Nominations will be accepted from members of UNE Convocation including graduates, current or former UNE Council members, staff and former staff of the University of New England for:

UNE Distinguished Alumni Award – presented to a UNE graduate who:

• Over the course of their career has made significant contributions to their field;
• Displays outstanding leadership and professional qualities while embodying UNE’s values of creativity, innovation, risk-taking, access and inclusion;
• Embodies characteristics of honesty, ethical behaviour and authenticity;
• Will inspire future generations of UNE graduates with their achievements.

UNE Alumni Community Award – presented to a UNE graduate who:

• Through paid or unpaid work has made significant contributions in the community sector, philanthropic or public life or to support not-for-profit organisations in Australia and internationally;
• Embodies UNE’s values of access and inclusion;
• Will inspire future generations of UNE graduates with their achievements.

UNE Rising Star Award – presented to a UNE graduate who:

• Is in the early stages of their career (15 years or less since graduation);
• Displays outstanding leadership and professional qualities while embodying UNE’s values of creativity, innovation, risk-taking, access and inclusion;
• Embodies characteristics of honesty, ethical behaviour and authenticity;
• Will inspire future generations of UNE graduates with their achievements.

Nominations close 31 July 2022. Entries can be made via the Awards webpage