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.
Awards categories
Alumnus Award for Community Service
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates a sustained positive contribution to the community.
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.
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.
Alumnus Award for Industry Excellence
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates evidence of outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry
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.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Awarded to an alumnus who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession.
Key Dates
- Nomination Open: Tuesday, 1 March 2022
- Nominations Close: Tuesday, 31 May 2022
- Nominations Shortlisted: Monday, 4 July 2022
- Finalists Announced: Friday, 22 July 2022
- Alumni Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 20 October 2022
2020 Alumni Award winners
Rewatch the celebrations during the 2020 CDU Alumni Awards Ceremony.
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.