In 2010, Ugwu was appointed Executive Producer – Production of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, alongside Stephen Daldry (Executive Producer – Creative) and Danny Boyle (Artistic Director of the Olympic Opening Ceremony). The Olympic Opening Ceremony was widely praised by the media: "The Times" described it as “a masterpiece”, while "The Daily Telegraph" called it “brilliant, breathtaking, bonkers and utterly British”. Ugwu was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for her work on London 2012.