A Provost's award may be made to residents, former residents or individuals working in the area for:

• Outstanding bravery
• Exceptional contribution to the community
• Exceptional contribution to the promotion of the area (locally, nationally or internationally)
• Excellence in a chosen field (such as academia, the arts, business, culture, science, sport or the voluntary sector)
• Other exceptional acts or achievements which the recognition panel deem appropriate.

Nominations can be submitted any time during the year.