Aziz inclusion award 2026 nominations open
26 February 2026
Nominations are now open for the annual Aziz Inclusion Award, which celebrates one of the Aziz Foundation's university partners that has gone above and beyond to develop inclusive learning environments for Muslim students on campus.
Last year's award coincided with the Foundation's ten year anniversary celebrations. The winner was announced at a special ceremony at the Foundation's Social Impact Awards night, hosted in the British Library's King's Library Gallery.
This year, Aziz scholars and alumni can nominate their host universities to celebrate their commitment to inclusive practices. In addition, partner institutions can self-nominate to showcase their EDI and widening participation work.
Timeframe and Process
- 26th February - 10th April: Nominations open
- April: Longlist of nominated universities announced
- April - June: Call for supplementary evidence from longlisted institutions
- June/ July: Panel of judges convene to decide shortlist; announcement of shortlisted institutions
- September/ October: Winner and runner-up announced
A panel of expert judges, including Rahima Aziz BEM and the Foundation's ambassador, Ibrahim Mohammed, will be deciding the Award winner in the summer, with the winner declared in the autumn.
Nominations can be made through the Aziz Inclusion Award nomination form.