2022 Winners

The Alumni Award categories

Professor Sir Stephen Holgate

Distinguished Alumni Award

Celebrating the long-term achievements of outstanding alumni

Meet the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winners

Dr Tasos Kounoudes

Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Recognising bold and innovative founders

Meet the 2022 Alumni Entrepreneur winners

Mervin Azeta

Emerging Alumni Leader Award

Celebrating the next generation of game-changers

Meet the 2022 Emerging Alumni Leader Award winners

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video introducing Imperial's 2022 Alumni Award winners

Be inspired by our winners

"If you do things for the right reasons - not for money or recognition - everything will always fall into place." - Dr Reeba Oliver,  joint winner of the Emerging Alumni Leader Award 2022

Bold, innovative, impactful. Be inspired by the achievements and successes of our 2022 Alumni Award winners. People who have the courage to take risks, who lead change, who collaborate to make things better.

2022 Alumni Award Winners

Groundbreaking researchers, green energy innovators, revolutionary medics, leaders, mentors and role models. Our 2022 Alumni Award winners aren't afraid to stand up for their beliefs and pave the way for the next generation. 

Azeem Alam

Dr Azeem Alam BEM

Azeem (Medicine 2015) is co-founder of medical education platform BiteMedicine, the author of several research papers and an accomplished musician.

Dr Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci

Cardiologist, fearless CEO, mentor and risk-taker, Chiara's (PhD Medicine 2012) spirited approach to life has seen her win several prestigious awards.
Harsh Pershad

Dr Harsh Pershad

Harsh (Chemistry 1996, MBA 2014) is an energy innovation specialist, inspiring passion for change and encouraging LGBT+ visibility in the workplace.
Mervin Azeta

Mervin Azeta

A tragic loss, due to a power outage, inspired Mervin (MSc Sustainable Energy Futures 2015) to dedicate herself to making energy available to all.
Nik Kotecha

Dr Nik Kotecha OBE

Nik (PhD Chemistry 1992) improves life for millions through his company and foundation, making quality healthcare affordable and accessible worldwide.
Reeba Oliver

Dr Reeba Oliver

Reeba (PhD Medicine 2009) established the UK's first walk-in clinic for victims of female genital mutilation as well as a clinic for the homeless.
Stephen Holgate

Professor Sir Stephen Holgate CBE

Stephen (Medicine 1971) has made an enormous contribution to respiratory research, including a landmark case to name air pollution as cause of death.
Tasos Kounoudes

Dr Tasos Kounoudes

Tasos (PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2000) founded one of the first R&D tech companies in Cyprus, the award-winning SignalGeneriX.
Tony Shen

Tony Shen

Tony (MEng Aeronautics 2007) is a leader in Asian aerospace, addressing sustainability and tackling gender imbalance in STEM.
Val Yap

Val Yap

Val (MSc Management 2012) is the author of Balls Inc and founder of PolicyPal, changing how people manage insurance policies in Asia and beyond.