Each award category has specific criteria, make sure you check them before writing your nomination entry. All nominees must be affiliated with a UKCISA member institution.
Yes, if someone was nominated for an Award in 2025, they can be nominated again in 2026.
The #WeAreInternational Awards celebrate the people, teams and initiatives making a difference to international students across the UK.
If someone’s work continues to have an impact, or they’ve achieved something new since a previous nomination, we’d love to hear about it.
Each nomination is considered on its own merits, so previous nominations do not affect eligibility.
The awards do not come with a financial reward. For information for international students about funding your studies in the UK, visit our Student Advice pages.
Yes, self-nominations are welcome! Whether you are an international student, staff member, or part of a team, you can put yourself forward if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, absolutely! We encourage you to nominate others - whether they are international students, alumni or colleagues working at UKCISA member institutions. Please make sure to check the Awards page to confirm that your nominees meet the eligibility criteria for their categories.
Yes, you can! You are welcome to submit nominations in multiple categories if you know individuals, teams, or institutions who deserve recognition across different areas. Just be sure each nomination meets the specific criteria for that category.
We’d love to hear from you! Please see the sponsorship brochure or contact our partnership team at awards@ukcisa.org.uk to discuss sponsorship opportunities and how you can support the #WeAreInternational Awards.
The #WeAreInternational Awards ceremony will be held on 18 November 2026 at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London. It will be an evening gala celebrating the achievements of the international education community.
The full list of finalists is now live on our website.They recognise international students, showcasing education and skills providers and the talented professionals across institutions who contribute towards the UK’s world-leading education sector.
Congratulations! A member of the Awards Team will be in contact with you directly with specific details. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us via awards@ukcisa.org.uk.
The winners will be chosen from the finalists by our judging panel, which is comprised of #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors, UKCISA staff, and leading experts in the sector.
A limited number of tickets are now on sale here. Due to limited capacity and high interest, we advise booking early to secure your place at this celebratory evening.
If tickets are sold out, we will open a waiting list. You can register your interest via our contact form, and we will contact you if any places become available. Please note that places are limited and we cannot guarantee availability, but we will do our best to accommodate you.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest by contacting our Awards team in advance via our contact form.
Dress to impress! We don’t specify black tie as this can be limiting for those without a tuxedo. We recommend glamorous evening wear or an outfit that celebrates your culture.
When booking your ticket you can specify any requirements. For anything else, please contact the Awards team via our contact form and we’ll be happy to assist.
The awards ceremony is an in-person event. We will be sharing highlights and winner announcements on our social media channels using #WeAreInternational. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay updated.
