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Aluminate – Celebrating a night of stars

Aluminate – Celebrating a night of stars

Aluminate is ECU's annual celebration of alumni excellence.

An evening dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of ECU graduates who make a difference across diverse fields. Guests are treated to an unforgettable evening filled with world-class entertainment, culminating in the announcement of the latest Alumni Award winners.

Aluminate was held on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Lucy Durack

Entertainment

Aluminate 2026 was an unforgettable evening of celebration, showcasing exceptional entertainment, inspiring stories and the presentation of the 2026 ECU Alumni Awards.

Featuring a headline performance by acclaimed stage and screen star, and ECU WAAPA alumna, Lucy Durack, and hosted by award-winning journalist and ECU alumnus Tim McMillan, the night was a memorable one, honouring the outstanding achievements of the ECU alumni community.

Alumni Award winners

Aluminate is home to the ECU Alumni Awards, where we recognise graduates making a real difference in their fields, here in Australia and across the globe.

Check out all of our previous Alumni Award winners.

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Students walking down brightly painted steps on ECU's Joondalup campus

Help change lives

Every ticket sold helps fund life-changing scholarships for ECU students, because we believe financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a student's academic dreams.

This year, together we raised over $11,000 for the Inspiring Minds Scholarship fund.

Thanks to our 2026 event supporters

Award Partner

ECU is thrilled to announce RAC as the Young Alumni Award Partner for 2026.

The RAC Young Alumni Award celebrates 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.

AV Provider

Brightside Live has worked closely with ECU over the last 8 years to deliver several high-profile events and is delighted to support Aluminate as AV Provider.

Since 2012, the team at Brightside Live has been delivering expertise and cutting-edge technology throughout Western Australia. From creating high-energy atmosphere to unforgettable entertainment experiences, Brightside Live delivers the big moments on the biggest stages.

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