Create Student Awards 2026
Celebrating our students
For over a decade, the annual Create Student Awards has been the flagship end-of-year celebration for the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology at the University of Salford. Showcasing talent across nine categories, the awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our final-year students, postgraduates, and alumni.
This year’s ceremony will take place at Manchester Hall on Wednesday 10 June, hosted by comedian and proud University of Salford alumna, Luisa Omielan.
We’re thrilled to introduce our 2026 finalists, judging panel and presenters - click on their picture to learn more about them.
Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s winners, and join us on our socials for live updates as we celebrate the next generation of creative talent.
Introducing the nominees for each of our awards...
School Ambassador Award
Engagement with Industry Award
Environmental Champion Award
International Student Award
Outstanding Commitment Award
Civic Engagement Award
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
The Dean's Award
At the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, we’re proud to champion the strong partnerships and lasting alumni connections that continue to shape our creative community. We’re delighted to welcome a number of these talented industry professionals back to this year’s ceremony as presenters and supporters of our students’ achievements.
Presenters
Our judges play an integral role in the Create Student Awards. Meeting annually, the panel brings together senior representatives from across the school, offering valuable insight and perspective from their varied careers. Drawing on their wide-ranging expertise, they selected this year’s finalists from over 90 outstanding entries, highlighting the very best of our creative student community.
