ANU Alumni Awards
2027 Alumni Awards Nominations
The ANU Alumni Awards, held every two years, celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni and student volunteers who are making a meaningful impact across the globe. These awards honour the skills, passion, and dedication of ANU graduates who are leaders in their communities and industries.
We invite you to nominate yourself or someone from the ANU Alumni community who deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions. Whether in policy, sustainability, Indigenous entrepreneurship, or human rights advocacy, the Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on those who are shaping a brighter future. You can see the 2025 ANU Alumni Award recipients here.
Nominate today and help us celebrate the change-makers who are driving positive change in the world.
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Award category eligibility
Please check the eligibility criteria for the award you wish to nominate for before starting the nomination.
Alumni 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 Alumni 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 Alumni 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 Alumni of the Year
This award is presented to an outstanding individual 35 years of age or younger. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of ANU and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University.
Alumni Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises outstanding ANU alumni who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to volunteerism, consistently giving back to their community or a specific group. Nominees must be ANU alumni who have completed either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University. This award specifically honours those who contribute their time and skills beyond their professional roles, driven by a passion for making a difference.
Student Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to an outstanding individual who is currently enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student at ANU or graduated, or will be eligible to graduation in 2027. The nominee must have been enrolled for at least one semester.
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Award Timeline
- Nominations Close: 31 July 2026
- Review & Judging: End 2026
- Awards Ceremony: Early 2027
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.
Conditions of nomination
- Year-Round Submissions: Nominations for all categories are accepted throughout the year.
- Nomination Deadline: To be considered for the 2027 Alumni Awards, nominations must be submitted by 11:59 pm (AEST) on 31 July 2026. Nominations received after this deadline will not be considered for the 2027 awards but will automatically be carried forward to the next eligible round, such as the 2029 Alumni Awards.
- Self-nomination: You are welcome to nominate yourself for any award category.
- Category reallocation: The selection panel reserves the right to reallocate nominations between categories based on the field of nominees.
- Language requirements: Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be completed in English.
- Re-nomination: Alumni who have been unsuccessful in previous nominations may be re-nominated in the same or another category.
- Outcome: All nominees (if aware of their nomination) and nominators will be contacted by the University with the outcome of the nomination.
- Feedback: Due to the large volume of quality nominations received, the University will be unable to provide feedback to nominees or nominators.
- Public recognition: Award recipients and nominees may be acknowledged in media publications and via University communication channels, for example the ANU website and social media.
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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.
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Contact
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