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 are now open for the 2024 CDU Alumni Awards. Winners will be announced at the CDU Alumni Awards Gala being held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Thursday 7 November 2024.
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: Thursday, 29 February 2024
- Nominations Close: Friday, 31 May 2024
- Finalists Announced: Thursday 18 July 2024*
- Alumni Awards Gala: Thursday, 7 November 2024
*Dates subject to change
2023 CDU Alumni Awards
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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.