The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award nominees must be considered an alumnus (see Terms and conditions for definition). Nominees will also be under 40 years old (on the due date of the nomination) with at least four (4) years’ work experience since the completion of their first Griffith University degree. Nominations will be assessed on alignment with the broad selection criteria outlined below:

• Sustained remarkable success in, and contribution to, their chosen industry/profession, showcased through professional positions, professional standing and recognition, as well as through industry developments, publications, presentations etc.
• Substantial contribution to the community at local, state, national or international levels. This may be part of employment in their chosen profession or, working as a volunteer in the charitable sector or in other ways.
• Demonstrated attributes in alignment with the values of Griffith University as outlined in the 'Statement of Values and Commitments'.

For the Outstanding International Alumnus Award nominees must be considered an alumnus (see Terms and conditions for definition) and have at least five (5) years’ work experience since the completion of their first Griffith University degree. As a student they would have been enrolled as an international student. Nominations will be assessed on alignment with the broad selection criteria outlined below:

• Sustained remarkable success in, and contribution to, their chosen industry/profession, showcased through professional positions, professional standing and recognition, as well as through industry developments, publications, presentations etc.
• Substantial contribution to the community at local, state, national or international levels. This may be part of employment in their chosen profession or, working as a volunteer in the charitable sector or in other ways.
• Demonstrated attributes in alignment with the values of Griffith University as outlined in the 'Statement of Values and Commitments'.

For the Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus Award nominees must be considered an alumnus (see Terms and conditions for definition) and have at least five (5) years’ work experience since the completion of their first Griffith University degree. Nominees must also be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Nominations will be assessed on alignment with the broad selection criteria outlined below:

• Sustained remarkable success in, and contribution to, their chosen industry/profession, showcased through professional positions, professional standing and recognition, as well as through industry developments, publications, presentations etc.
• Substantial contribution to the community at local, state, national or international levels. This may be part of employment in their chosen profession or, working as a volunteer in the charitable sector or in other ways.
• Demonstrated attributes in alignment with the values of Griffith University as outlined in the 'Statement of Values and Commitments'.