Chancellor’s Alumni Awards 2025

On Thursday 6 November, The University of Roehampton celebrated the outstanding achievements and successes of its alumni at The Chancellor’s Alumni Awards 2025.

The awards, which were first launched in 2016, were held at the Lime Tree Suite in Elm Grove and showcased 19 alumni’s contributions to their communities and professions. 

The winners were grouped into two categories.

Alumni Innovation and Inspiration Award 

This award recognises innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Winners: 

  • Farasat Ahmed 
  • Jeffrey Arthur 
  • Denis Bideri 
  • Jacqueline Crooks 
  • Julia Cwierz 
  • Dr Hayley Dawson 
  • Tazim Fatima 
  • Dorothy Herson 
  • Andy Hoang 
  • Demet Hoffmeyer-Zlotni 
  • Vanessa Richards 
  • Sean Scott 
  • Gabrielle Sharples 

Alumni Contribution Award 

This award recognises those who contribute to their professional field, to society or to the Roehampton community. 

Winners: 

  • Jordine Bartlett 
  • Grace Eke 
  • David Houston 
  • Danny Johnson 
  • Jo Peat 
  • Lukas Poischbeg 

You can read more about the award winners. 

The event, hosted by Roehampton’s Vice-Chancellor Jean-Noël Ezingeard, truly represents the remarkable impact, achievements and contributions of Roehampton’s alumni. Jean-Noël Ezingeard said, “The Chancellor’s Alumni Awards are our way of recognising and celebrating the exceptional contributions our alumni are making. I want to extend a huge congratulations and thank you for the impact they’ve made and for embodying the ethos and values that have remained strong and true at Roehampton for more than 180 years.” 

Nominations for the 2026 awards will open in February. 

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