The Awards

All nominations must be submitted via the application form and must:

• Include 500–1000 word statement for each nomination that describes the nominee’s activity, outcomes and impact in relation to the category criteria.
• Include details that highlight how the alumni have demonstrated outstanding achievement.
• Consider the University values: Collegiality (openness, respect, collaboration, trust) and Integrity (honesty, ethical behaviour, drive, accountability).
• Consider the University vision: Southern Cross University will be recognised for enriching our communities through the excellence of our scholarship and the achievements of our graduates.
• Consider the University mission: We equip our students to live a life they value and to be effective global citizens. We do this by creating inspirational and engaged learning experiences. We create and apply knowledge in partnership with our communities in fields that are regionally relevant and globally significant.
• Respond directly to each of the three category criteria and provide evidence (refer to FAQ below).

Anyone can nominate an alumnus for an award, alumni can also nominate peers or self-nominate.

Eligible Alumni:

• Must have graduated from Southern Cross University or its predecessor or partner institutions; and
• Must have completed their degree within the last 5 years (for Young Alumnus of the Year).
• Studied as an international student or at an international partner institution (for International Alumnus of the Year)
• Consider the University vision: Southern Cross University will be recognised for enriching our communities through the excellence of our scholarship and the achievements of our graduates.

Yes! You can nominate once for more than one category (if self-nominating) or more than one alumni (if nominating others), so long as each nomination meets the specific criteria for each category.