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
Alumni Award for Community Service
Awarded to an alumni who demonstrates a sustained positive contribution to the community.
Community service award
International Alumni Award
Awarded to an international alumni who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession. Outstanding contributions can occur either in Australia or overseas.
International Alumni Award
First Nations Alumni Award
Awarded to an Indigenous alumni who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community, their profession and/or whose achievements have positively impacted outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
First Nations contributions
Alumni Award for Industry Excellence
Awarded to an alumni who demonstrates evidence of outstanding contributions to a workplace, profession or industry
Industry excellence award
Alumni Award for Early Career Achievement
Awarded to an alumni who has graduated in the last five years and demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the community and/or their profession.
Early career achievement
Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded to an alumni who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community and/or their profession.
Outstanding alumni contributionsKey Dates
- Nominations Open: February 2026
- Nominations Close: May 2026
- Alumni Awards Gala: TBC
*Dates subject to change
2025 CDU Alumni Awards
Watch highlights from the 2025 CDU Alumni Awards Gala Dinner.
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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.