The Charles Darwin University Alumni Awards program has been designed to showcase the best and brightest graduates who have become trailblazers and leaders, demonstrating excellence throughout their careers, and building on the foundation provided by CDU.
Nominations for the 2023 CDU Alumni Awards are closed.
Award finalists, their guests, and distinguished members of the CDU community are invited to attend the Alumni Awards Gala, at the Darwin Convention Centre on Thursday 2 November. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Enquiries can be directed to the Advancement Office or call 08 8946 7258.
Awards categories
Alumni Award for Community Service
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates a sustained positive contribution to the community.
International Alumni Award
Awarded to an international alumnus who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession. Outstanding contributions can occur either in Australia or overseas.
First Nations Alumni Award
Awarded to an Indigenous alumnus who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community, their profession and/or whose achievements have positively impacted outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Alumni Award for Industry Excellence
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates evidence of outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry
Alumni Award for Early Career Achievement
Awarded to an alumnus who has graduated in the last five years and demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the community and/or their profession.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession.
Key Dates
- Nominations Open: Wednesday, 1 March 2023
- Nominations Close: Wednesday, 31 May 2023
- Nominations Shortlisted: Monday, 3 July 2023*
- Finalists Announced: Friday, 21 July 2023*
- Alumni Awards Gala: Thursday, 2 November 2023
*Dates subject to change
2022 CDU Alumni Awards
Watch highlights from the 2022 CDU Alumni Awards Gala Dinner.
Meet our 2022 Alumni Award Winners
Eligibility and the nomination process
Award nominations will be accepted from Charles Darwin University staff, alumni and members of the community and are open to all graduates of Charles Darwin University and its predecessor institutions. All award nominees must meet eligibility and selection criteria requirements and adhere to the nomination guidelines.