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The Alumni Medal
The Alumni Medal recognises outstanding excellence in leadership, knowledge and professional practice. The Alumni Medal is the highest honour of the University’s Alumni Excellence Awards.
Previous recipients include exceptional global leaders in international diplomacy, urban renewal, trade and commerce and life changing medical research.
Nominees must meet the following selection criteria:
- Hold a minimum undergraduate Bachelor degree from the University of Newcastle
- Demonstrate substantial and significant professional contribution to the global community through the following:
- Leadership, recognition and standing within their field or profession
- Advancement of knowledge including research and development in the related knowledge context
- Advancement of professional practice.
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.