Nominations now open

The annual Alumni Awards serve as a platform to honour and showcase the diverse achievements of Griffith University graduates.

Join us in recognising and applauding the outstanding efforts of our alumni community, who have demonstrated a profound commitment to making a difference. We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals who are not only excelling in their professional pursuits but also demonstrate a commitment to making a meaningful impact in their community.

Academic Group winners will be announced in each category in June 2024, with the overall University winners announced in late September at a special live ceremony in Queensland.

Outstanding Alumni Awards 2024

Nominations are now open.

Meet the 2023 winners

2023 Overall winners

Jasmina Joldic

Shaping public policy

Jasmina Joldić PSM

Master of Public Administration/ Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis

Jasmina Joldić’s incredible journey from war-torn Bosnia to the highest ranks of the Queensland public service shows the true power of education, determination and resilience.

Find out more about Jasmina Joldić

Professor Bronwyn Harch

Making a difference

Professor Bronwyn Harch

Bachelor of Science with Honours/Bachelor of Science

From a curious helper on the family farm to occupying the most senior state-level role in science alongside the Queensland Government, Professor Harch looks back on her time at Griffith University with pride and fondness.

Find out more about Professor Bronwyn Harch

Dean Gibson

Proud Guugu Yumithirr film-maker

Dean Gibson

Bachelor of Leisure Management/Bachelor of Digital Media Production

Dean uses his digital media production skills learnt at Griffith to create productions which tell Aboriginal stories on screens and break new ground on how First Nations people are presented to the broader public.

Find out more about Dean Gibson

Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Influential astronaut

Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Information Technology

Fulfilling his childhood dream, Dr Sultan AlNeyadi has just returned from a six-month-long mission orbiting the International Space Station (ISS Expedition 69) serving as flight engineer with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6.

Find out more about Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Raymond Siems

Social entrepreneur

Raymond Siems

Bachelor of Engineering

Raymond Siems’ aptitude to identify problems and provide solutions for both businesses and community has taken him across the world as a successful software and, however unintentional, social entrepreneur.

Find out more about Raymond Siems

Meet the 2022 Overall university winners

The award process

Learn more about the nominations, eligibility and the award process

Outstanding Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2023

Jasmina Joldic

Shaping public policy

Jasmina Joldić PSM

Master of Public Administration/ Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis

Jasmina Joldić’s incredible journey from war-torn Bosnia to the highest ranks of the Queensland public service shows the true power of education, determination and resilience.

Find out more about Jasmina Joldić

Colleen Jen

Health champion

Colleen Jen

Master of Critical Care Nursing/Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis

Colleen’s impact in health has been far reaching. From direct patient contact as a frontline nurse to someone who is leading health care strategy, planning and research to improve outcomes for workers and patients alike.

Find out more about Colleen Jen

Professor Bronwyn Harch

Making a difference

Professor Bronwyn Harch

Bachelor of Science with Honours/Bachelor of Science

From a curious helper on the family farm to occupying the most senior state-level role in science alongside the Queensland Government, Professor Harch looks back on her time at Griffith University with pride and fondness.

Find out more about Professor Bronwyn Harch

Lachlan Pendragon

Sparking creativity

Lachlan Pendragon

Bachelor of Animation with Honours/Bachelor of Animation

It wasn’t an ostrich that told Griffith Film School alumnus Lachlan Pendragon his short stop-motion animation film had been nominated for an Academy Award, but fortunately he did believe it.

Find out more about Lachlan Pendragon

Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2023

Brett Leavy

Amplifying First Nations impact

Brett Leavy

Bachelor of International Business/Diploma of Teaching

Brett’s company, Bilbie XR Labs is a First Nations social impact organisation empowering First Nations communities to record and preserve the traditional knowledge and connection of First Nations people to their country.

Find out more about Brett Leavy

Leslie Richardson

Closing the gap

Lesley Richardson

Bachelor of Human Services

Lesley is closing the gap for Indigenous children in remote communities like Groote Eylant by improving education, health, and developmental outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children whilst incorporating identity and culture at the forefront.

Find out more about Lesley Richardson

David Nalder

Strengthening relationships

David Nalder

Bachelor of Science

David is working at Transport for NSW to help raise-up the voices of Indigenous communities and engage with non-Aboriginal people to help them understand different cultural perspectives to develop the understanding, confidence, and capability to do things better.

Find out more about David Nalder

Dean Gibson

Proud Guugu Yumithirr film-maker

Dean Gibson

Bachelor of Leisure Management/Bachelor of Digital Media Production

Dean uses his digital media production skills learnt at Griffith to create productions which tell Aboriginal stories on screens and break new ground on how First Nations people are presented to the broader public.

Find out more about Dean Gibson

Outstanding International Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2023

Vũ Lê Tùng Giang

Committed to excellence

Vũ Lê Tùng Giang

Master of Commerce

Giang has since embarked on a successful career empowering inspectors to protect Vietnam’s fast-growing banking system while humbly embodying the spirit of care in leading impactful community and charity projects.

Find out more about  Vũ Lê Tùng Giang

Professor Dian Ratna Sawitri

Career development

Professor Dian Ratna Sawitri

Doctor of Philosophy

As a psychology researcher and influencer of children and their parents in making harmonious career decisions, Professor Sawitri is paving the way for international student career development by assisting youth in building their vocational identities.

Find out more about Professor Dian Ratna Sawitri

Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Influential astronaut

Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Information Technology

Fulfilling his childhood dream, Dr Sultan AlNeyadi has just returned from a six-month-long mission orbiting the International Space Station (ISS Expedition 69) serving as flight engineer with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6.

Find out more about Dr Sultan AlNeyadi

Dr Yuk-Lan Phoebe Chan

Theatre pioneer

Dr Chan, Yuk-Lan Phoebe

Doctor of Philosophy

Through drama education, Dr Chan, Yuk-Lan Phoebe had a vision that drama could open the minds of young people and awaken emotional intelligence.

Find out more about Dr Chan Yuk-Lan Phoebe

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2023

Josh Murchie

Crypto advocate

Josh Murchie

Bachelor of International Business/Bachelor of Commerce

Josh’s app Little Phil is influencing a new wave of feel-good philanthropy by inviting everyday donors to be part of the charity journey.

Find out more about Josh Murchie

Dr Dan Wilson

Inclusive leadership

Dr Dan Wilson

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Dan’s fascination with science as a young boy led him to become an awarded medical doctor with the drive to lead and effect meaningful and sustainable change within medicine and the LGBTIQ+ community within regional areas.

Find out more about Dr Dan Wilson

Raymond Siems

Social entrepreneur

Raymond Siems

Bachelor of Engineering

Raymond Siems’ aptitude to identify problems and provide solutions for both businesses and community has taken him across the world as a successful software and, however unintentional, social entrepreneur.

Find out more about Raymond Siems

Emma Dean

Passionate storyteller

Emma Dean

Bachelor of Music

Emma is a singer-songwriter transforming her community through the power of music. Finding success over her 20-year career in Australia and overseas with positive reviews for her music, shows off-Broadway and at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

Find out more about Emma Dean

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