Join the livestream from 7:15 pm on Thursday, 22nd October
You can still be a part of the celebrations, with the University livestreaming the Alumni Excellence Awards from 7:15pm on Thursday, 22 October.
Discover the people behind the impact through powerful storytelling as alumni, students, University staff, industry partners and community members come together to honour outstanding achievements across nine award categories.
Livestream begins at 7:15 pm, Thursday 22 October.
Key Dates
Nominations Open
Nominations Close
Alumni Excellence Awards
Award Categories
The Awards acknowledge achievements of extraordinary alumni across nine categories:
* Only University of Newcastle staff can put forward nominations for the Convocation Medal for Exceptional Contribution
and the Alumni Award for Outstanding Volunteerism.
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2025 Alumni Excellence Awards
Introducing this year's Alumni Awards Artist
Sophie Elinor
Sophie Elinor is an Australian typographer and graphic designer and proud University of Newcastle alum, graduating with a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) and receiving the Katie Reinikka Memorial Prize for top GPA.
Working primarily with letterforms, Sophie brings words to life through a playful blend of design and language across illustration, visual art, stop-motion, craft and animation. Her work is thoughtful and joyful, known for its sense of humour and bold and vibrant colour palettes that leave a lasting impression.
We are proud to feature Sophie as the 2026 Alumni Excellence Awards Artist.
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