Distinguished Alumni Awards

Monash graduates make a difference. Our annual Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and exceptional qualities of Monash alumni worldwide. Awards are presented to alumni in five categories.

Nominations open for 2013 awards

Join us in recognising the achievements of our worldwide alumni and student communities by nominating someone you know for a 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Nominations are now open. Nominations must be submitted online and close 5pm (AEST), Monday, 29 April 2013.

Visit our nomination website now.

This year we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the awards at a gala ceremony in September.

2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards

The recipients of the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented with their awards at a gala ceremony on 4 October at the Regent Theatre's Plaza Ballroom.

Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Emeritus Ron McCallum AO (BJuris 1970, LLB(Hons) 1972)
Legal academic, expert in labour law and equal rights campaigner

Distinguished Alumni Professional Achievement Award\
Ms Cathie Reid (BPharm 1991)
APHS Packaging CEO and APHS Pharmacy Group Co-Owner

Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Ms Sue Renkin (MBA 1995)
Non-executive director, executive coach and mentor

Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Dr Sam Prince (MBBS 2006)
Entrepreneur, medical doctor and philanthropist

Alumni Student Award
Mr Kiran Iyer
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws student

Read the full event story and view recipient videos
View photos from the night

View our 2012 selection panel.