Indonesia Australia Alumni Awards

Are you a graduate of the University of Newcastle living or working in Indonesia? If so, you can enter the Australia Indonesia Alumni Awards.

Click here for more information about previous University of Newcastle graduates who have won a category in the Indonesia Australia Alumni Awards.

Purpose of Awards
The Indonesia Australia Alumni Awards are an annual award scheme designed to recognise outstanding talent, achievements and contributions made to Indonesia by Australian alumni living and working in Indonesia today.

The Australian Alumni Awards were first held in February 2008 and are an initiative of Australian Education International (AEI) at the Australian Embassy in Indonesia.

Nominations for the awards can be made by members of the general public in Indonesia and Australia, including alumni, government, education institutions, industry and business and so on. Both Australian alumni and non-Australian alumni are welcome to give their nominations.

Eligibility for Nomination
Nominees must have displayed an ongoing high level of achievement in the award category.
Nominees must have studied in Australia for at least 12 months (this can be at the primary or higher educational levels).

  • The awards are not designed to reward those who are nearing graduation.
  • To be eligible for nomination, alumni do not have to be currently working in the particular discipline from which they graduated.
  • Permission must be obtained from the alumna/us nominated before proceeding with a nomination.
  • Closing Date for Nominations - 19 May 2011.

Short Listing Process for Nominations
All awards are merit based. The selection process is two stage process involving two separate panels for each stage of the selection process. The first stage of short listing the nominated alumni will be conducted by a panel from within the Australian Embassy.

Selection of Winners from the Final Nominees
The final selection of the winners for each category will be conducted by a panel of independent judges from within the Australian alumni community in Indonesia. Individuals will be invited to the panel based on their credibility, objectivity, and expertise in the field within which they are judging.

The final nominees will be announced in late May 2011. The winners of each category will be announced at a special ceremony in June 2011.  For alumni who are not yet members of OzMate, please sign up for free via: www.ozmate.org.
 
Awards Categories

1.  AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
This award seeks to recognise significant contribution made by alumni to Indonesian education. Through their work, this individual will have demonstrated leadership, initiative and commitment to education delivery, curriculum development, teaching and pedagogy, school and university management, innovative policy initiatives and reform. This includes those formally employed in the education sector as teachers, lecturers, rectors, department officers and policy makers, as well as those working in the non-government sector or in a voluntary capacity. 

2. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
This award seeks to recognise significant achievement in any field of research and innovation which contributes to current knowledge. This includes all areas of current scientific research and can include contributions to technological advancements we enjoy today

3. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This award seeks to recognise an individual whose actions have contributed to the development of a prosperous, democratic and safe Indonesia. This can include the work of an individual in a professional or volunteer capacity that contributes to sustainable growth and economic management; democracy, justice and good governance; basic services and or humanitarian work.

4. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR CULTURE AND ARTS
This award seeks to recognise outstanding talent, originality and cultural flair in the fields of fine arts, theatrical arts, dance, music, drama, literature, editing, publishing and curatorship.


5. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARDS FOR JOURNALISM AND MEDIA
This award seeks to recognise outstanding achievements in journalism and media, demonstrated through devotion to informing the public on important issues and embracing highest ethical and professional standards.

6. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEFENCE AND SECURITY
The Award for Excellence in National Security Governance acknowledges the importance of the security sector to Indonesia’s political, economic and social well-being. Through their work, individuals or teams might have provided relief to communities affected by natural disasters; contributed to regional and global security initiatives; been deployed as United Nation’s peacekeepers; or developed new management structures or legislative reforms.

7. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
 This Award seeks to recognise innovative and entrepreneurial business people in Indonesia. This can include new or well established business people who have achieved in their field of work, in any profession.
 
8. AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
This award seeks to recognise business leadership and a commitment to responsible business practices that has brought about positive change in the work place, as well as provided inspiration to others. This award recognises young, emerging and current leaders.
 
9. OUTSTANDING YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI AWARD
This award seeks to recognise outstanding talent, achievement and/or contribution made by alumni in their chosen field that demonstrates integrity, initiative and innovation. This award is open to alumni who are under 30 years of age (at the time of nomination) and open to alumni in all fields of employment, community service and voluntary work.