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CDU Alumni Awards

Celebrating the greatness of our graduates

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.

Join us as we announce this year's winners at the 2024 CDU Alumni Awards Gala, being held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Thursday 7 November. Tickets are on sale now!

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Awards categories

CDU nursing student Robyn Bennett in the hospital

Alumni Award for Community Service

Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates a sustained positive contribution to the community.

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International student Nilesh

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.

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Ruby Jones Hayes

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.

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Trade worker smiling

Alumni Award for Industry Excellence

Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates evidence of outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry

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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.

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Law Students at CDU

Distinguished Alumni Award

Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession.

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Key Dates

  • Nominations Open: Thursday, 29 February 2024
  • Nominations Close: **Nominations extended until Sunday 30 June 2024
  • Finalists Announced: TBC
  • Alumni Awards Gala: Thursday, 7 November 2024

*Dates subject to change

2023 CDU Alumni Awards

Watch highlights from the 2023 CDU Alumni Awards Gala Dinner.

Meet our 2023 Alumni Award Winners

Meet our 2022 Alumni Award Winners

Meet our 2021 Alumni Award Winners

Meet our 2020 Alumni Award Winners

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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.

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