Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognise alumni who have significantly contributed to their communities and professions.
Our Distinguished Alumni are a rich and diverse pool of leaders and innovators who, through their outstanding accomplishments, have improved the lives of others and significantly contributed to their communities and professions.
These are the contemporary and the legendary; the entrepreneurial and the humanitarian; the philosophical; the artistic and the technically talented. They are exemplars of the University of Adelaide success story and a great source of pride and inspiration.
Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards have now closed. The recipients of this prestigious recognition will be announced in November.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Nik Nasha Damia
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to supporting and empowering refugees in Malaysia
Dr David Lam
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to medicine as a rural and regional GP and advocate for equitable healthcare
Adam Liaw
In recognition of his outstanding service to Australian food culture and promotion of accessible nutritious food for all
John Scanlon AO
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to environmental law and commitment to ending wildlife crimes
Dr Sarah Boyle
In recognition of her excellence in breast cancer research and her advocacy for breast cancer patients
Juliet Haslam OAM
Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award
In recognition of her excellence in hockey and her service to sport as a volunteer, mentor and advocate for athletes
Inaugural award
Lesley Salem AM
In recognition of her service to nursing practice and her dedication to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Peter Ong
Distinguished International Alumni Award
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contribution to the Singaporean civil service
Previous recipients
Further information
Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards are now open. Nominate University of Adelaide alumni to recognise them for their outstanding work. For more information please see the Distinguished Alumni Awards Rules or contact the Alumni Relations team at alumni@adelaide.edu.au or +61 8 8313 5800.