Celebrating our remarkable alumni
Griffith University believes in, strives for, and celebrates the remarkable. Never more so when recognising the successes of its alumni.
The University's Outstanding Alumni Awards recognise and acknowledge the diverse achievements of alumni, across their fields of endeavour and in their communities.
The awards are conducted on an annual basis and are open to all graduates of Griffith University and its predecessor institutions.
Nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Alumni Awards closed at 5 pm on Monday 3 May.
Award categories
Outstanding Alumnus
For alumni who have demonstrated sustained, remarkable achievement in their work, industry and community.
Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus
Celebrating exceptional alumni of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, excelling in their chosen fields.
Outstanding International Alumnus
Recognising incredible alumni from all over the world who were previously enrolled as international students.
Outstanding Young Alumnus
Acknowledging the extraordinary accomplishments of early to mid-career alumni under the age of 40.
Meet the 2020 winners
Award winners represent all academic disciplines and walks of life around the globe
Eligibility and the nomination process
Award nominations will be accepted from Griffith University staff, alumni and members of the community and are open to all graduates of Griffith University and its predecessor institutions.
When nominations close, the academic groups will select their winners from each category. These winners will go on to be finalists in the overall University awards.
All award nominees must meet eligibility and selection criteria requirements and adhere to the award's Terms and Conditions.
The awards ceremony
Academic group winners, their guests and distinguished members of the Griffith community will be invited to attend the Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony.
The academic group winner stories will be shared and the evening will conclude with the announcement and presentation of the four overall Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Award winners.
Key dates
The key dates for the 2021 Outstanding Alumni Awards are:
Nominations open: 8 March 2021 at 9 am
Nominations close: 3 May 2021 at 5 pm
Selection panel review period: 4 May onwards
Academic group winners announced: TBC
Awards presentation and overall University winners announced: 10 September 2021
Watch the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony
Live broadcast from Brisbane, Australia
2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards
Rewatch the celebrations and performances during the 2020 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony.
This hybrid style event was held on Friday 11 September, at a socially-distanced, in person event at Griffith University's South Bank TV Studios and was broadcast to a live, global audience of over 200 people, situated in 11 different countries.
Contact Us
For questions relating to the Outstanding Alumni Awards contact the Advancement team.
How to nominate
Nominations for the 2021 awards closed at 5 pm on Monday 3 May.
Stay connected
Keep in touch with your alumni community.
