ANU Alumni Awards
Recipients for 2023 have been announced!
The ANU Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate the diverse achievements of our alumni, and student volunteers, who are making a real difference in the world. The awards showcase the skills, passion and achievements that make ANU alumni leaders in the community.
- Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
- Indigenous Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
- International Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
- Young Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
- Student Volunteer of the Year (Postgraduate)
- Student Volunteer of the Year (Undergraduate)
Judging criteria
All eligible applications will be assessed on the extent to which they meet the following three criteria:
Impact: evidence and scale of the tangible impact and contribution the nominee has had in their profession, community or field of expertise.
Service: evidence the nominee is committed to bettering the lives of others in their community or society in general through their professional or volunteer efforts.
Award category eligibility
Please check the eligibility criteria for the award you wish to nominate for before starting the nomination.
Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
This award is the most prestigious honour awarded by the University to a member of the ANU alumni community. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of ANU and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University.
Indigenous Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they live. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of ANU and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University.
International Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who was enrolled as an international student at ANU and is an international citizen or holds a permanent residency visa for a country other than Australia. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of ANU and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University.
Young Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
This award is presented to an outstanding individual 35 years of age or younger (born in 1988 or later). Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of ANU and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University.
Student Volunteer of the Year (Postgraduate)
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who is currently enrolled as a postgraduate student at ANU or will be eligible to graduate in 2023. The nominee must have been enrolled for at least one semester.
Student Volunteer of the Year (Undergraduate)
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at ANU or will be eligible to graduate in 2023. The nominee must have been enrolled for at least one semester.
Conditions of nomination
- Nominations must be received via the online nomination form by 11.59pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday 4 July 2023. Late nominations will not be accepted.
- Self-nomination is allowed.
- The selection panel reserves the right to reallocate nominations between categories based on the field of nominees.
- Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be completed in English.
- Alumni who have been unsuccessful in previous nominations may be re-nominated in the same or another category.
- All nominees (if aware of their nomination) and nominators will be contacted by the University with the outcome of the nomination.
- Due to the large volume of quality nominations received, the University will be unable to provide feedback to nominees or nominators.
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Top tips for writing your nomination:
Who, what, why and how: Summarise the key information at the start of your application.
Use personal examples: This is a memorable way to make your nominee stand out.
Plan and categorise: Remember a good piece of writing is 30% planning, 40% writing and 30% editing. You can compartmentalise your thoughts and ideas, and improve readability for the selection panel.
Address the selection criteria: Just like a job application, responses need to be linked to the selection criteria. Ensure you carefully address each criterion, demonstrating the nominees' impact and achievements, and providing evidence where possible.
Avoid hyperbole: Words like "world-class" or "superstar" are overused and not evidence-based.
More information
For more information about the ANU Alumni Awards:
This year's recipients
Alumnus of the Year
Indigenous Alumna of the Year
International Alumna of the Year
Young Alumnus of the Year
Student Volunteer of the Year (Postgraduate)
Student Volunteer of the Year (Undergraduate)
Award timetable
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Contact
- Alumni Relations
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