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Alumni Awards

Recognising our extraordinary alumni

ECU’s alumni network is rich with creative thinkers, innovators and industry leaders. Through the ECU Alumni Awards, we proudly celebrate graduates who are making a meaningful impact locally and globally.

In 2025, we recognised outstanding alumni achievements across entrepreneurship, education, performing arts, and workplace health and safety, showcasing the breadth of talent within the ECU community.

Do you know an ECU graduate whose leadership, contribution or impact deserves recognition? We invite you to nominate them for a 2026 ECU Alumni Award.

Nominations are open across five award categories outlined below. Submissions will be accepted from 16 March to 1 May, with award recipients announced at Aluminate in October 2026.

Young Alumni Award

Celebrating the bold vision, passion, and achievements of ECU’s young leaders who are already making a difference and achieving significant impact in their industries and communities. This award honours graduates under the age of 35 (as of May 2026).

International Alumni Award

Honouring ECU graduates who are making a powerful impact on the world stage. This award celebrates alumni who have spent at least five years abroad or are driving global change from Australia, shaping industries, communities, and lives beyond borders.

Community and Impact Alumni Award

Recognising alumni who are driving positive change through leadership in equality, diversity, and social responsibility. This award honours those making a lasting impact in their communities and beyond, creating a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Distinguished Alumni Award

ECU’s highest alumni honour, celebrating an exceptional graduate whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have made a lasting impact in their field. This award recognises those who have achieved sustained excellence, creating positive change locally, nationally, and globally.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alumni Award

This award honours visionary Alumni who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and leadership, whose entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking has led to impactful breakthroughs and sustainable success.

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