This award recognises and celebrates innovative and successful recent alumni who have showcased determination, drive and excellence in the workplace or community, who are paving the way for others and demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork skills.   

Criteria  

An alumnus* who:  

• Is an emerging leader, who demonstrates potential to have long term success in their field/profession.  

• Shows innovation, creativity, and drive, and can demonstrate early career success or community service achievements.  

• Is an inspiring role model, mentor, champion for change, who isn’t afraid to make bold, courageous decisions.  

• Is making a positive contribution to an individual/group of individuals, community, professional practice or impact on society through their work/activities.  

• Must have graduated in the last 8 years (from 2017 onwards).  

Nominate an alumnus for their Rising Star credentials here!  Or via our online form.

Read a full version of the Alumni Awards 2025 terms and conditions.  Completed nomination forms must be received by the Alumni Relations Team no later than midnight on Monday 3 March 2025.

Take a look at our alumni stories and be inspired by last year’s winners and shortlisted nominees!

You can read more about our Alumni Awards and the other categories on our website.

*In these awards criteria ‘alumnus’ refers to former CCCU students of all genders/gender identity.