Michael Frederickou
awards

Honouring the founder
of our University

After the passing of Frederick University’s Founder, Michael Frederickou, the University Council decided, as one of the measures taken in his memory, to establish the Michael Frederickou Awards.

The awards aim to highlight actions that promote the core values of the Founder and the University, as expressed in its mission pillars. They aim to reward excellence in teaching, research and contribution to society.

The Michael Frederickou Awards 2025-26

The awards are presented for the sixth consecutive year, honoring excellence in teaching, research and innovation, making an impact, and service to the community.

All members of the university community - students, graduates, faculty, researchers, and administrators - are encouraged to express their interest in, or nominate candidates for the awards, which are presented in a total of five categories:

• The Michael Frederickou Teaching Excellence Awards
• The Michael Frederickou Best Thesis Award
• The Michael Frederickou Excellence Awards in Research & Innovation
• The Sustainable Development Goals Actions Awards
• The Michael Frederickou Award for an Outstanding Student or Graduate

Call for Applying / Submitting Nominations

The Call for applying and/or submitting candidates for this year will open on Monday, 27 April 2026.

The Awards will be presented during the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony that will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.