Alumni Impact Awards

At Southern Cross, we have a long standing tradition of recognising the achievements of outstanding alumni through the Alumni of the Year Awards. Past recipients are leaders and innovators across a diverse range of disciplines.

This year we will recognise and celebrate our talented graduates through the Southern Cross Univeristy Impact Awards - a new program established in our 25th year to recognise the collective impact of our staff and alumni.

Nominations will be peer reviewed before finalists and award recipients are selected by a panel. All finalists will be invited to a gala awards event on 30 October 2019.

Nominations are now closed for 2019.

1. Alumnus of the Year

Contribution by a graduate that has significant benefit and impact
Evidence of sustained leadership and achievement in a particular field
Evidence that the contribution benefits society and/or the University community

2. Young Alumnus of the Year

Contribution by a graduate under the age of 35
Evidence of emerging leadership and achievement in a particular field
Evidence that the contribution benefits society and/or the University community

3. International Alumnus of the Year

Contribution by a graduate that has global impact and relevance
Evidence of sustained leadership and achievement in a particular field
Evidence that the contribution benefits society and/or the University community

Nominate yourself or a fellow graduate.

There are many Southern Cross graduates making a significant and positive impact in their chosen fields.

Could you or a fellow graduate be an award recipient in 2019?

Award winners will receive $1000 support for their professional development.

Nominations are open until Sunday 1 September 2019, 11:59pm. Now closed.

Awards Nominees

Key dates

Nominations Close

Monday 2 September (Alumni)
Monday 9 September (Staff)
Finalists Announced
Monday 30 September

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday 30 October