Awards
Nominations for EFYE Awards have been found
The EFYE Awards were established to recognise and reward the work of those across Europe who are making exceptional contributions to the field of First Year Experience and other stages of student transition.
Submissions are encouraged from all colleagues (students, administrators, policy makers, researchers, teachers…) and submission categories are designed to support nominations across different stages of career; type of work; and physical or institutional locations.
We would encourage colleagues to nominate others at their own institution, at another institution in your own country or elsewhere, and self-nominations are also encouraged.
Nominees are not required to attend the conference in person, but we would of course encourage you to attend if possible.
Nominations will be reviewed by a small group of experienced FYE colleagues from a range of countries (and chaired by a member of the EFYE committee). Nominations will be reviewed against the questions identified on the submission form.
This year we are encouraging nominations in three categories and it is anticipated that one Award will be made in each category:
- EFYE Leader / EFYE Champion
- EFYE Rising Star
- EFYE Team
All nominees will be recognised at EFYE 2024. Award winners will be invited to become EFYE Fellows to support and advocate for EFYE in their own settings, alongside a guaranteed session at EFYE 2025.
Current EFYE Fellows



Since 2006, the EFYE community has shared its innovations to radically improve the experiences of first year students and those in transition, and has provided leadership to those who shape these experiences. In establishing this Award series, the EFYE Committee is providing a formal opportunity to champion those who have made significant contributions to the First Year Experience agenda in Europe. We were delighted to recognise the first cohort at EFYE Awards Recipients at Abertay University at EFYE 2023. The conference theme of Discovery was a perfect way to recognise their achievements and exceptional endeavours of colleagues impacting FYE practice, policy and research. We look forward to receiving submissions as we host EFYE 2024 in Copenhagen, and hearing how FYE colleagues are excelling in the engagement, development and sustaining of communities., Chair of EFYE Committee