La Trobe Alumni Awards
La Trobe University takes great pride in the achievements of its alumni and presents a select number of awards each year to those who have demonstrated significant personal, community and/or professional achievement. These awards also honour inspirational leadership and exceptional human qualities. The two categories of Alumni Awards presented are:
Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded to eminent La Trobe University alumni who have demonstrated significant accomplishments in their personal and professional life, or for service to their community, state or nation.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Nominees must be an alumnus or alumna of La Trobe University (or an antecedent institution) who has, over an extensive and sustained period of time, demonstrated one or more of the following:
Outstanding professional achievements
a. Recognised as leader/expert in their field.
b. Significant achievement(s) throughout their career.
c. Evidence of ethical and/or innovative sustainable approaches used.
Exceptional community service achievements
a. Dedication of significant personal/professional time for charitable/community support activities.
b. Support of, and significant involvement in, the local community in a voluntary capacity.
Inspirational leadership in the field
a. Mentoring employees/younger people.
b. Initiating/encouraging innovative systems/practices.
c. Advocacy of equal opportunities, anti-discrimination etc.
d. Encouraging corporate philanthropy and community support.
Outstanding human qualities
a. Engaging in, or enabling personal philanthropy.
b. Demonstrable acts of kindness or heroism.
c. Success in the face of adversity.
d. Personal achievement outside of the professional arena.
Please note self nominations are not accepted.
Selection committee
The selection committee is chaired by Adrienne E Clarke AC, Chancellor of La Trobe University and made up of representatives from across the University. La Trobe University will award up to EIGHT awards per year across the categories. The selection committee is allowed complete discretion in determining award recipients.
The La Trobe University Chancellor or nominee may bestow a discretionary Alumni Award to an outstanding candidate who may have been previously overlooked in the nomination process.
Confidentiality
2012 award recipients
Mr Bill Kelty AC - BEc 1969
Director, Bank of Queensland Ltd, Linfox Pty Ltd, Armaguard Pty Ltd.
Commissioner, Australian Football League. Former Secretary, ACTU
Mr Terry Moran AC - BA (Hons) Politics 1972
Chairman, Barangaroo Authority
Former Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Ms Elizabeth M Proust AO - BA (Hons) Sociology 1974
Director, Perpetual Ltd. Chairman, Bank of Melbourne Board
Former Secretary, Victorian Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Chief Executive of the City of Melbourne
Mr James Thomas - BSc Botany Zoology 1995
Director, Tenkile Conservation Alliance
Dr Don Watson - BA (Hons) History 1970
Author and Historian
Former Speech Writer to PM Paul Keating
Mr Garry Weaven - BEc (Hons) 1970, DipEd Teacher Education: Primary, 1971
Founder and Chair, Industry Funds Management
Former Assistant Secretary, ACTU
For information on previous years please contact the Alumni and Advancement Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
Young Achiever Award
Presented to alumni under the age of 35. It is awarded to those who have achieved significant career success within a relatively short period of time.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Nominees must be an alumnus or alumna of La Trobe University (or an antecedent institution) who has demonstrated one or more of the following:
Outstanding professional achievements
a. Recognised as leader/expert in their field.
b. Significant achievement(s) throughout their career to date.
c. Evidence of ethical and/or innovative sustainable approaches used.
Exceptional community service achievements
a. Dedication of significant personal/professional time for charitable/community support activities.
b. Support of, and significant involvement in, the local community in a voluntary capacity.
Inspirational leadership in the field
a. Mentoring employees/younger people.
b. Initiating/encouraging innovative systems/practices.
c. Advocacy of equal opportunities, anti-discrimination etc.
d. Encouraging corporate philanthropy and community support.
Outstanding human qualities
a. Engaging in, or enabling personal philanthropy.
b. Demonstrable acts of kindness or heroism.
c. Success in the face of adversity.
d. Personal achievement outside of the professional arena.
Please note self nominations are not accepted.
Selection committee
The selection committee is chaired by Adrienne E Clarke AC, Chancellor of La Trobe University and made up of representatives from across the University. La Trobe University will award up to EIGHT awards per year across the categories. The selection committee is allowed complete discretion in determining award recipients.
The La Trobe University Chancellor or nominee may bestow a discretionary Alumni Award to an outstanding candidate who may have been previously overlooked in the nomination process.
Confidentiality
2012 award recipients
Dr Hala Raghib - BSc Medical Science 2002, Grad Dip Business Administration 2008, MBA 2010
Regulatory Affairs & New Projects Manager, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (Australia)
Ambassador - Eureka Prize, Australian Museum
Consultant Lecturer - Australian Catholic University
For information on previous years please contact the Alumni and Advancement Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
More Information
For more information on the nomination process please contact the Alumni and Advancement Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone +61 (0)3 9479 2011 or 1300 737 133.
