Help us celebrate the professionals and students who make residence life communities thrive across the UK and Ireland. Who has stood out for you this year? Nominate your exceptional ResLife stars today.
The CUBO Best Residence Life Experience Award will be announced live at this year’s CUBO Residence Life Conference. The winner will also receive a ticket to the CUBO Awards Dinner at the University of Warwick in July, where they’ll be celebrated alongside sector leaders from across the UK and Ireland.
Last years winners
Recognising the growing importance of residence life and the activities that support students living in purpose-built accommodation.
Entries should demonstrate opportunities, events or initiatives that promote health, wellbeing and an outstanding residential experience.
Prize: A trophy and a ticket to the Awards Dinner at the University of Warwick in July CUBO Student Residence Life Stars
Awarded to two outstanding students working in residence life.
Prize: A trophy and a place at the CUBO Residence Life Conference in May 2026
Awarded to an exceptional residence life professional with up to five years’ experience.
Prize: A trophy and a funded place (up to $3,000) at the 2027 Acuho‑I Conference, supported by CUBO and Acuho‑I.
Awarded to a residence life team that has delivered a successful community initiative with clear evidence of impact.
Prize: A trophy supplied by our partner Allwag
Awarded to an outstanding residence life team member or manager working in university-owned accommodation who has demonstrated excellence in their role.
Prize: A trophy supplied by our partner Allwag
Submit your nominations using the buttons below. You’ll need to submit an entry for each nomination (max 1 per institution, per category). Please provide quantitative evidence where possible to support the objectives and statements provided.
Submit your entry here
The Residence Life Star Awards will be presented at the Awards Dinner on 13 May 2026 during the CUBO Residence Life Conference at Loughborough University. We look forward to an evening of fun and celebration of residence life programmes and teams!
