Simon Neil. World Changing Alumni Award With the World-Changing Alumni Award, formerly the Young Alumnus of the Year Award, the university is recognizing and celebrating the achievements of alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years and made a major contribution to the community, arts, sciences, or business. The award was established in 2001 as part of the university's 550th-anniversary celebrations and is given out once per year. The trophy was donated by the Old Boys of Allan Glen's School, is presented to the winning candidate at one of the year's graduation ceremonies or flagship events. Winners: 2021: Fiona McPhail (LLB 2007) 2020: Selina Hales (MA 2005) 2019: Eunice Ntobedzi (MSc 2016) 2018: Amal Azzudin (BA 2011, MSc 2014) 2017: Susanne Mitschke (MSc 2015); Patrick Renner (MSc 2015) 2016: Matt Fountain (MA Hons 2011) 2015: Mhairi Black MP (MA 2015) 2014: Martin Patience (MA 2002) 2013: Karina Atkinson (BSc 2007) 2012: Katherine Grainger MBE CBE (MPhil 2001) 2011: Emeli Sandé (BSc 2009) 2010: Patrick Gunning (BSc 2001, PhD 2005) 2009: Euan Murray (BVMS 2003) 2008: Mark Beaumont (MA 2006); John Tiffany (MA 1994) 2007: Vanessa Munro (LLB 1997, PhD 2001) 2006: Richard Dixon (BVMS 1993, PhD 2000) 2005: Christopher Brookmyre (MA 1989) 2004: Colin McInnes (BSc 1988, PhD 1991) 2003: Emma Richards (BSc 1996) 2001: Mark Johnston (BVMS 1983); Lorraine Clinton (MA 1986) See also Academic dress of the University of Glasgow Armorial of UK universities Banknotes of Scotland (Gilmorehill featured on design) List of medieval universities List of universities in the United Kingdom Notes References Bibliography Elliot, Walter. "Glasgow University 1451 - 1951." History Today (Aug 1951) 1#8 pp58–64. Moss, Michael, et al. University, City & State: The University of Glasgow since 1870 (2000) Robertson, Paul L. "The Development of an Urban University: Glasgow, 1860–1914", History of Education Quarterly, Winter 1990, Vol. 30#1 pp 47–78 "Building Knowledge – An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow" published by Historic Scotland in association with the university (2013) "The University of Glasgow Library: Friendly Shelves" published by The Friends of Glasgow University Library in association with the Library (2016) External links Glasgow University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University of Glasgow Educational institutions established in the 15th century Hillhead Universities UK