Recognition
Badges & awards, and what they mean
Recognition is kept honest and specific. A badge or award is granted by an organiser for something real — a verified credential, an approved role, or a sustained contribution. Nothing is bought or automatic beyond verification.
Badges
- Verified BWS Alumni
- Former scholarship holder of the parent programme, verified by an organiser.
- Verified BWS Scholar
- Current scholarship holder of the parent programme, verified by an organiser.
- Community Leader
- Holds a defined leadership role in the community.
- Mentor
- Approved to mentor other members.
- Community Supporter
- Provides voluntary additional support to the community.
- Global Connector
- Consistently connects members across countries, fields and institutions.
- Opportunity Contributor
- Regularly shares genuine, well-checked opportunities with the community.
- Knowledge Contributor
- Writes articles or guides, or answers members' questions in their field.
- Outstanding Member
- Recognised for sustained, exceptional contribution to the community.
Community awards
Awarded periodically by the organisers, with a citation.
- Mentor of the Year
- For outstanding mentorship over the year.
- Community Builder of the Year
- For sustained work building and running the community.
- Young Professional of the Year
- For an early-career member making exceptional progress and impact.
- Research Impact Award
- For research with clear real-world impact.
- Innovation Award
- For a notable innovation in product, service, method or practice.
- Social Impact Award
- For work delivering measurable good in a community.
- Global Connector Award
- For exceptional international connection and collaboration.