Newton-John Award
The Newton-John Award recognises the innovation and creativity of alumni who have achieved excellence in arts, creative sectors, and culture.
The community has been inspired by past recipients working in film and television, leading animation studios, and world-class photography.
| 2023 | Morgan Evans | |
| Bachelor of Communication 2006 | ||
| 2022 | Glendyn Ivin | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) 1994 | ||
| 2021 | Anne Flanagan | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) 2001 | ||
| 2020 | Heath Johns | |
| Master of Marketing 2007 Master of Business Administration 2006 | ||
| 2019 | Nick Mitzevich (Recipient) | |
| Graduate Diploma in Education 1995 Graduate Diploma of Art 1993 Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) 1992 | ||
| 2019 | Gavin Langley (Achiever) | |
| Bachelor of Architecture 1992 Bachelor of Design (Architecture) 1988 | ||
| 2019 | Rosemarie Milsom (Achiever) | |
| Graduate Diploma in Education 1995 Bachelor of Arts 1994 | ||
| 2018 | Dr John Doyle AM | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters 2001 Bachelor of Arts 1982 | ||
| 2017 | Susie Porter | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1993 | ||
| 2016 | Conjoint Associate Professor Douglas Absalom | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Linguistics) 1977 Master of Arts 1971 Diploma in Education 1968 Bachelor of Arts 1967 | ||
| 2015 | Jonathan Biggins OAM | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1985 | ||
| 2014 | Dr Christian Heim | |
| Bachelor of Medicine 2000 | ||
| 2013 | Anton Monsted | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1995 | ||
| 2013 | Karin Catt | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1991 | ||
| 2012 | Linda Bergskas | |
| Bachelor of Visual Communication Design 2002 | ||
| 2011 | Julie Squires | |
| Master of Fine Art 2006 Graduate Diploma in Art 1996 Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) 1994 | ||
| 2010 | Yasser Hamed | |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 2003 | ||
| 2009 | Robin McDonald | |
| Bachelor of Commerce 1977 | ||
| 2008 | Dr Philip Matthias | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Music) 2005 | ||
| 2007 | Alexia Sinclair | |
| Master of Fine Art 2008 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) 2003 | ||
| 2004 | Samantha Martin-Williams | |
| Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations 2001, Bachelor of Business 1995 | ||
| 2003 | John O'Donoghue | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1975 | ||
| 2002 | Janice Vadnjal | |
| Bachelor of Nursing 1993 Diploma in Applied Science Nursing 1991 | ||
| 2001 | Professor Eileen Doyle | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) 1986 Master of Mathematics 1980 Bachelor of Mathematics 1977 | ||
| 2000 | Helene O'Neill | |
| Bachelor of Education 1990 Diploma in Teaching 1987 | ||
| 1999 | Dr Geoffrey Leonard AM | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of Business 2002 Bachelor of Commerce 1968 | ||
| 1998 | Paul Walsh OAM | |
| Graduate Diploma in Education 1978 Bachelor of Mathematics 1977 Bachelor of Engineering 1964 | ||
| 1997 | Paul Broad | |
| Master of Commerce 1981 Bachelor of Commerce 1974 | ||
| 1996 | Luise Diessel | |
| Graduate Diploma in Education 1989 Bachelor of Arts 1984 | ||
| 1995 | Ken Longworth OAM | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1962 | ||
| 1994 | Marion Halligan AM | |
| Diploma in Education 1962 Bachelor of Arts 1961 | ||
| 1993 | Kevin McDonald | |
| Master of Educational Studies 1982 | ||
| 1992 | John Robson | |
| Master of Arts 1977 | ||
| 1991 | Marjorie Biggins | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1981 | ||
| 1990 | Dr John Mathieson | |
| Doctor of Philosophy 1971 Bachelor of Science 1967 | ||
| 1988 | Kevin Snell | |
| Bachelor of Architecture 1975 Bachelor of Science (Architecture) 1973 | ||
| 1987 | Dr Anne von Bertouch | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters 2002 | ||
| 1986 | Dr Brian Gilligan | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of Science 2004 Master of Arts 1979 Diploma in Education 1972 Bachelor of Arts 1969 | ||
| 1985 | Vic Rooney | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1976 | ||
| 1984 | Robert Beal | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1980 | ||
| 1983 | Roy Gilbert | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1969 | ||
| 1982 | Conjoint Professor Trevor Waring AM | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of the University 2011 Master of Science 1977 Bachelor of Arts 1972 | ||
| 1981 | Dr Jessie Dyce | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (English) 1984 Master of Arts 1971 | ||
| 1980 | Colin Anderson | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1963 | ||
| 1979 | Alexander Young | |
| Alumni Affiliate 1970 | ||
| 1978 | Mary Callcott | |
| Bachelor of Science 1965 | ||
| 1977 | Dr Brian Suters AM | |
| Honorary Degree - Doctor of Architecture 2000 Bachelor of Architecture 1962 | ||
| 1976 | Errol Hodge | |
| Bachelor of Arts (N.E.) 1959 | ||
| 1975 | Allan Morris | |
| Bachelor of Arts 1968 |
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.