Nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni of the Year Awards
Do you know a UniSC graduate you could nominate for this year's Outstanding Alumni Awards?
Each year the Outstanding Alumni Awards program honours, acknowledges and celebrates our graduates who have achieved significantly in their field of expertise since graduating.
Make a nomination
Before submitting a nomination, it is a requirement to read the Nomination Guidelines. We also recommend reviewing past recipients for the level of achievement and kind of impact previously awarded.
To submit a nomination, review and complete the Nomination Form with the relevant documentation.
Nominations close on Monday 2 September 2024.
Award categories and selection criteria*
*All nominees must have first graduated from UniSC at least two years ago (2022 Graduation or earlier).
Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
- Demonstrated and sustained excellence in their field (professional, academic, research or community)
- Demonstrated leadership and innovation
- Evidence of contribution to and recognition by their profession or community at a local, national or international level
Alumnus of the Year, Regional Achievement
- Evidence of contribution within the UniSC footprint of Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Fraser Coast and Moreton Bay Region, and/or another regional community, which includes:
- Demonstrated success in their field (professional, academic, research or community)
- Leadership in their field or community
- Supporting the development of the regional community and/or economy
Alumnus of the Year, Rising Star
- Aged 35 years or less on the due date of the nomination
- Demonstrated success in their field (professional, academic, research or community)
- Evidence of career and/or personal development activities
- The nominee's future goals and their potential impact
The Awards presentation will be held at UniSC Sunshine Coast in November or December 2024 and is proudly supported by UniSuper.
Watch the short video below about the 2023 awards winners.
For enquiries please contact:
Anita Edmonds
Manager, Alumni Relations
alumni@usc.edu.au
+61 7 5459 4564