Each year, UQ celebrates the diverse achievements of our alumni community with a series of Alumni Awards across 9 categories. These Awards recognise UQ ChangeMakers who have accomplished outstanding success in their field and who have made exemplary contributions to their community.
Recipients are honoured at the Courting the Greats awards ceremony, held annually in October.
Nominate for the 2026 Alumni Awards
Know a deserving alum? Nominate them to celebrate their work with the UQ community. Nominations for the 2026 UQ Alumni Awards open 23 October 2025 and close 15 May 2026.
Guidelines
Before submitting your nomination, please refer to the Alumni Awards Guidelines
Categories
- UQ Alumnus of the Year (award created and supported by Alumni Friends)
- Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Awards
- International Alumnus of the Year
- Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
- Indigenous Community Impact Award
- Colleges' UQ Alumni Award
- Gatton Gold Medal
- Contribution to Sport Alumni Award
- UQ Graduate of the Year*
*Selected from Faculty Students of the Year through a separate process.
Nomination requirements
- A current professional résumé/biography of the nominee.
- A written statement detailing why the nominee deserves to be recognised and how they meet the criteria for the award.
- A minimum of 2 written references in support of this nomination.
- Additional supporting evidence such as media clippings or electronic media (optional).
Have a question?
For enquiries about the UQ Alumni Awards, please contact our Alumni and Community Engagement team.