Award for Fairtrade activist
Graduate and Fairtrade campaigner Ben Miller has been awarded the Principal’s Medal 2009.
The award recognises staff or students who, as individuals or groups, have made a significant contribution to support or benefit the wider community.
The inaugural joint winners of 2008 were Senior Administrative Assistant Lesley Forrest and student and charity worker Grant Guthrie.
A Fairtrade champion
Ben was honoured for his ongoing work in Fairtrade campaigning.
His involvement in both Fairtrade initiatives at the University and within the city of Edinburgh have played a role in helping Scotland to become one of the first Fairtrade nations.
He has been an active member of the University Sustainability and Fairtrade Issues Group.
Outside the University, Ben served as the volunteer board secretary on the Scottish Fairtrade Forum, while still a student.
Summer presentation
Ben is now based within the University’s Energy and Sustainability office, working on the Transition Edinburgh University project.
He will receive his award during the summer graduations.
Call for nominations
The Principal’s Medal 2010 is now open for nominations.
Further information can be obtained from Jenny Buchanan in Development and Alumni.
Criteria and how to nominate
Other University awards
The University also runs the Tam Dalyell Prize and the Chancellors’ Awards.
Both Awards are also now open for nominations.Nominations should be sent via email to Deepthi De Silva-Williams, Marketing Manager.
Criteria and how to nominate
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