Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding UK Alumni who have made an impact through their work in their respective fields.

Winner - Social Action Award

Sumaya Afrin Misti

Nottingham Trent University 

A Chevening scholar and child psychologist, Sumaya strengthens school-based mental-health systems in Bangladesh. With a master’s in Applied Child Psychology from Nottingham, she leads counselling and safeguarding initiatives, develops IB mental-health curricula, and trains early-career psychologists. As co-founder of BloomAid, she expands access to evidence-based counselling and youth advocacy, while mentoring students toward UK postgraduate study.

Winner - Science and Sustainability Award

Dr. Shomik Maruf

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

A public health innovator tackling neglected tropical diseases, Shomik strengthens national systems through digital surveillance and evidence-led solutions. A Chevening Scholar and UK alumnus, he shapes policy through national advisory roles while advancing cost-effective approaches to diseases such as kala-azar and filariasis. His work empowers frontline health workers and improves care for underserved communities.

Winner- Business and Innovation Award

Fasbeer Eskander

University College London, Royal Holloway University of London

Fasbeer Eskander founded The Front Page, Bangladesh’s leading bite-sized media platform. TFP curates important news into bite-sized pieces, making the information easier to consume. TFP introduced a new industry, creating opportunities for organisations to give ads and share PR creatively. Currently, the industry earns more than 10Cr BDT in revenue through ads and content creation.