Alumni Awards

CDU Alumni Awards

Celebrating the greatness of CDU graduates

The CDU Alumni Awards recognise the exceptional achievements of our alumni, from those who are established in their careers to those who are just getting started.
 
You can be part of the first CDU Alumni Awards by nominating outstanding alumni, whether they be a friend or family member, colleague or a member of the public – you can also put yourself forward for an Award nomination in any of our five categories! Nominations for the CDU Alumni Awards open on Friday, 1 May and close on Friday, 12 June, with an awards ceremony scheduled for October 2020.
 

Nominations deadline, Friday, 12 June 2020 (midnight).

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Awards Categories

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering graduate Rikki Bruce

Distinguished Alumnus Award

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

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female student

International Alumnus 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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Dr Linda Ford

Indigenous Alumnus 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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male student

Alumnus Award for Community Service

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

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Trade worker smiling

Alumnus Award for Industry Excellence

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

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Early Career Achievement Alumnus Award

Alumnus 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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Key Dates

  • Nomination Open: Friday, 1 May 2020
  • Nominations Close: Friday, 12 June 2020
  • Shortlisted Nominations Close: Monday, 22 June 2020
  • Finalists Announced: Tuesday, 5 August 2020
  • Alumni Awards Gala Dinner: Thursday, 22 October 2020 (To be confirmed)

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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