2023 Alumni Awards

Celebrating Charles Sturt’s greatest contribution to the world – our Alumni.

Our distinguished Alumni Awards are designed to acknowledge the remarkable contributions our alumni make personally and professionally, whether in their local region or the global stage.

We are committed to recognising alumni who are living and breathing the Charles Sturt University ethos Yindyamarra Winhanganha, a Wiradjuri phrase that means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

If you believe you’re making an impact and inspiring others through the work you do, or know someone who does, we encourage you to nominate for an award.

Key dates for 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Alumni Awards

  • Nominations close: Friday 2 June 2023
  • Winners announced: Wednesday 19 July 2023
  • Make a nomination

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    Nominate yourself or an Alumni you know.

    Nominations close at 5pm on 2nd June 2023.

  • Process guidelines and policy

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    The Alumni Award nominations will be assessed by an internal University committee.  Award recipients who have been nominated by someone else will be contacted to ensure they are happy to formally accept the nomination prior to formal advice being sent out.

Award Categories

  • Professional Excellence

    This award recognises outstanding leaders in their industry or profession who have made or are making significant and positive impact on their communities, their industry, or the world.

    Criteria

    1. Alumni who demonstrate outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry that is noteworthy and exceptional (at a local, national, or international level).
    2. Who accomplishment(s) raise their profile and standing within their community, country or internationally and/or bring greater recognition to their profession.
    3. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful and inspiring.
  • Research Excellence

    This award recognises outstanding research leaders whose research is changing lives, or whose scholarly contributions have made a substantial impact to their field of research.

    Criteria

    1. Alumni who demonstrate sustained contribution to their field of research at local, national and/or international levels (and recognition at national and/or international levels).
    2. Whose scholarly contributions and associated outreach efforts have measurably and significantly improved the lives of people through engagement with their research outputs (including through industry, community, government uptake of research findings/tools/policy recommendations etc).
    3. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful, and inspiring.
  • Social Impact

    This award recognises leaders/individuals whose professional or voluntary work has generated significant social impact to a group or wider community(ies).

    Criteria

    1. Alumni who demonstrate the positive impact they have had on their community and/or the University through their work in the profit, non-profit or public sector. Evidence may include, but is not limited to, positive contributions through social innovation, volunteerism, community development and/or corporate social responsibility.
    2. Who demonstrates significant, long-term impact of their contribution to their community and/or the University.
    3. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful, and inspiring.
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity

    This award recognises alumni who have made an extraordinary impact through innovation in their industry or profession. This encompasses all industry sectors, for example agriculture, technology, allied health, the arts, culture, and/or creative sectors.

    Criteria

    1. Alumni who demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset and/or creative approach in their industry, profession or area of expertise.
    2. Who has achieved recognition as an innovator or creative force within their industry, profession or area of expertise.
    3. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all of the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful and inspiring.
  • Young Alumni

    This award recognises extraordinary achievements of our new graduates across both the professional and service to community fields.  Nominees must be under the age of 35.

    Criteria

    1. Alumni who are under the age of 35 and have demonstrated outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry that is noteworthy and exceptional (at a local, national, or international level).
    2. Alumni who are under age 35 and whose accomplishment(s) raise their profile and standing within their community, country or internationally and/or bring greater recognition to their profession.
    3. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful and inspiring.
  • Indigenous Alumni

    This award recognises outstanding achievement or contribution by a First Nations alumni in their chosen industry, profession or field.

    Criteria

    1. Indigenous alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their community, industry or profession who have made or are making a significant difference in both local and/or wider communities or throughout the world.
    2. Who demonstrate through their work, professional or community, alignment with one or all the University’s values of insightful, inclusive, impactful, and inspiring.

2022 Award Winners and Highly Commended

Professional achievement

Professional achievement

WINNER
Alumnus of the year - Dr. Euclid Seerum

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mrs. Emma Harrison

Professional achievement - research

Professional achievement - research

WINNER
Alumnus of the year - Dr. Shafi Sahibzada

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mr. Michael Moodie

Service to the community

Service to the community

WINNER
Alumnus of the year - Dr. Mihajlo Glamcevski

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mr. Kieran Bridger

Young Alumnus of the Year

Young Alumnus of the Year

WINNER
Mr Gideon Johnson

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mrs Anna Barwick

International Alumni

International Alumni

WINNER
Inspector Veronica Fox

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Miss Grissel Crasto

Indigenous Alumni

Indigenous Alumni

WINNER
Ms. Elizabeth Wall

HIGHLY COMMENDED
Assoc Prof. Linda Deravin

Distinguished Alumnus Award categories

  • Professional Achievement

    This award recognises alumni who are professionally making a significant and positive impact on their communities, their industry or the world.

  • Professional Achievement – Research

    This award recognises outstanding leaders in their field of research who have made or are making a significant difference in both local and/or wider communities.

  • Service to the Community

    This award recognises alumni who work inclusively with their community (as professionals or volunteers) and provide outstanding service to others.

  • Young Alumni

    This award recognises extraordinary achievements of our new graduates across both the professional and service to community fields.  Nominees must be under the age of 35.

  • International Alumni

    This award recognises international leaders in their industry, profession or field of research who have made or are making a significant difference in both local and/or wider communities.

  • Indigenous Alumni

    This award recognises outstanding indigenous leaders in their industry, profession or field of research who have made or are making a significant difference in both local and/or wider communities.

Nominations

Nominate an outstanding alumni now!

Fill out our nomination form and email it to alumniawards@csu.edu.au before 5pm on Friday, 3 June 2022.

Alumni Award nominees will be shortlisted by an internal University committee. Final selection will be made by a judging panel of University senior leaders.

Guidelines for application and assessment process and privacy policy for the Charles Sturt University Alumni Awards are available.

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