Indigenous Alumni Award
The Indigenous Alumni Award recognises alumni whose outstanding contribution has demonstrated engagement and impact working with Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Previous recipients include leaders who have made an impact in indigenous education, health and society.
| 2023 | Karlie Noon |
| Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Science 2006 | |
| 2022 | Professor Ngiare Brown |
| Bachelor of Medicine 1992 | |
| 2021 | Ashley Gordon |
| Bachelor of Education 1992 | |
| 2020 | Shahni Wellington |
| Bachelor of Communication 2014 | |
| 2019 | Dr James Charles (Achiever) |
| Doctor of Philosophy 2017 | |
| 2019 | Dr Mark Wenitong (Achiever) |
| Bachelor of Medicine 1994 | |
| 2019 | Luke Pearson (Achiever) |
| Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts 2004 | |
| 2018 | Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker |
| Bachelor of Medicine 2002 | |
| 2017 | Associate Professor Aunty Kerrie Doyle |
| Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 1999 Graduate Diploma in Health Science 1993 | |
| 2016 | Professor John Maynard |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Aboriginal Studies) 2003 Diploma in Aboriginal Studies 1996 | |
| 2015 | Professor Sandra Eades |
| Bachelor of Medicine 1989 | |
| 2013 | Craig Ritchie |
| Bachelor of Arts 1988 | |
| 2012 | Dr Donna Odegaard AM |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Aboriginal Studies) 2011 Master of Philosophy 2002 | |
| 2011 | Dr Sarah McEwan |
| Bachelor of Medicine 2004 | |
| 2010 | Dr Jaquelyne Hughes |
| Bachelor of Medicine 1999 |
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.