Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Alumni Awards Guidelines

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 28th April 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 28th April 2026 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation, Enterprise and External Relations) The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 24th April 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 12th February 2026 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Officer Norman Bradshaw
Associate Director, Advancement
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive Joe Chicharo
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Growth and Global)
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact Norman Bradshaw
Associate Director, Advancement

Advancement Division
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Advice of temporary naming changes to the awards categories and pausing of the Alumni Award for Professional Excellence category in 2025.
• Added section - Temporary changes for 2025 Alumni Awards as per above details.
• Re-introduction of required referee statement in addition to nominator’s supporting statement for all self-nominations.
• Introduction of requirement for the nominee’s LinkedIn profile URL to be included in the nomination.
• Change to UOW Advancement senior executive participating in the Alumni Awards Selection Committee.
• Rename to Alumni Award Guidelines to improve searchability.
• Change to mention of annual gala event.

Clauses Amended:Guideline: Section 4 added for 2025, section 6,7 and 8 updated


07/01/2026: Division name changed from Advancement and Communications Division (ACD) to Advancement (Adv)

22/01/2026: Division Advancement (Adv) replaced with Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC)

22/01/2026: Division Advancement (Adv) replaced with Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC)

22/01/2026: Division name changed from Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC) to Brand Marketing and Communication Division (BMC)

22/01/2026: Division name changed from Brand Marketing and Communication Division (BMC) to Brand, Marketing and Communication Division (BMC)