The UTS Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding graduates whose achievements and leadership create impact in their fields and communities.
These inspiring alumni reflect the depth of talent within the UTS alumni community. They are leaders in their fields and are driven to create lasting impact.
Since 2009, the UTS Alumni Awards program has recognised more than 180 graduates who are trailblazers, innovators and pioneers.
Each year, we invite the UTS community, members of the public, and colleagues to nominate outstanding UTS alumni for the awards during our nomination campaign between April and June. Judges select the winner for each category, and we announce the recipients at an annual celebration in September.
Nominations now open for the 2026 Alumni Awards
Celebrate the extraordinary impact of a UTS graduate by nominating them for a 2026 UTS Alumni Award.
UTS is proud to recognise alumni who are making a real difference to their industry, profession, or society. Do you know a UTS graduate who inspires you? Nominating them for an alumni award is a powerful way to acknowledge their achievements and amplify their impact.
Nominations close on 12 June 2026.
Award categories
The UTS Alumni Awards program recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements and impact by UTS alumni.
The UTS Alumni Awards for Excellence are:
Judging criteria
- Excellence and Achievement – evidence of outstanding professional achievement in the nominee’s field, industry or discipline.
- Impact – demonstrated positive impact of nominee’s work, enterprise, or contributions.
- Leadership and Service – demonstrated leadership or service that advances the nominee’s profession, organisation, industry, community, or society more broadly.
Eligibility and the selection process
2025 UTS Alumni Award Winners
The 2025 UTS Alumni Award winners were leaders and champions in their fields who uplifted their communities and made inspiring contributions to society. They truly represent the qualities of innovation, creativity and social justice that we value at UTS.
Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice, 2004
UTS Chancellor's Award for Excellence and Community Award.
Master of Business Administration, 1999
UTS Business School Award
Diploma in Engineering Practice, 2007
Engineering and Information Technology Award
2022 Doctor of Laws (Honoris causa)
Law Award
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
Design, Architecture and Building Award
Bachelor of Arts (Communications), 1983
Arts and Social Sciences Award
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), 2004
Science Award
Master of Palliative Care, 2022
Health Award
Doctor of Philosophy, 2013
International Alumni Award
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), 2012
Young Alumni Award
Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management, 2014
Indigenous Australian Award