Nominate alumni for awards
Each year, we recognise alumni creating change in their communities, professions and the world around them.
Our Distinguished Alumni Awards and Young Achiever Awards recognise exceptional alumni who’ve made a lasting impact – whether they’re leaders in their field, champions of community, or advocates for equity, inclusion and innovation.
Nominations for 2026 are closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination! Stay tuned – we’ll announce our newest award recipients in early 2026.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or the awards, get in touch with us at alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
Award categories and selection process
Celebrates La Trobe alumni who’ve achieved outstanding success over time – in their career, community or through personal impact.
Nominees must demonstrate excellence across four areas:
- Professional achievements
Recognised leader in their field with sustained success and innovation.
- Community service
Strong contributions to the community through time, leadership or volunteering.
- Inspirational leadership
A mentor, advocate, or changemaker – especially in inclusion, equity and philanthropy.
- Personal qualities
A source of inspiration, having led with courage or triumphed over challenges.
For outstanding La Trobe alumni aged 35 and under, making waves early in their career.
Nominees must shine across the same four areas as above – with an emphasis on their early and rapid impact in their field or community.
All nominations are reviewed by our Alumni Awards Selection Committee, chaired by a senior leader at La Trobe. The committee ranks nominations against the criteria and recommends recipients for University Council endorsement.
In special cases, a Chancellor’s Award may be awarded in place of the standard categories.
Once endorsed, we notify the award recipients and their nominators directly.
- Anyone can nominate a La Trobe graduate – students, staff, alumni and community members are all welcome.
- Nominees must be alumni of La Trobe University.
- All nomination details remain confidential and are used only for the purposes of the awards process.