Duchesne College is proud to announce a new Alumni Awards program to be held annually from 2023 to highlight the outstanding achievements of the wise women in our community. 

At Duchesne College, we strive to create an environment shaped by Sacred Heart values that provides the foundation for wise young women to emerge as empowered, connected future leaders. Many of our alumni have embodied this commitment in outstanding ways – from philanthropic endeavours, to living lives of service and contributing to communities at a local, national or international level, to those who have excelled and achieved in their chosen field of endeavour or profession. 

AWARD CATEGORIES

Two key awards will be presented each year for the following categories:   

The Duchesne College Outstanding Alumni Award
  • Alumni may be recognised for their outstanding efforts over a sustained period in one or more of the award criteria. 
The Duchesne College Inspirational Young Alumni Award
  • This award recognises the achievements of alumni under the age of 40 years, who have made a significant impact in their field of endeavour in one or more of the award criteria. 

2023 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023 marked the launch of our annual Alumni Awards. Inspirational Young Alumni, Katie Norbury DC’13 and Jane Britt DC’05, and Outstanding Alumni, The Honourable Dr Mary Crawford AM DC’64 and Her Honour Judge Julie Dick SC DC’70 were the first recipients of the awards, acknowledging their professional and personal achievements, and outstanding contributions to our community.

The Honourable Dr Mary Crawford AM DC’64 was also awarded The University of Queensland College’s UQ Alumni Award for her enduring commitment to public policy and gender equality.

AWARD CRITERIA

  • Sports & Culture
    Cultural contribution and sporting achievements
  • Faith & Spirituality
    Contributions to faith and spirituality endeavours
  • Intellect
    Professional achievement and academia
  • Growth
    Innovation and entrepreneurship, international achievement, leadership
  • Service
    Philanthropic endeavours
  • Community
    Social welfare, justice and impact, women’s advocacy  

NOMINATIONS

  • Nominations are open to alumni – former residents, associate members, College Council members and/or staff who were in that role for a minimum of one year. 
  • Nominations open on 1 November 2023 and close at 5pm on 28 March 2024.  
  • They must be made by a member of the Duchesne College alumni or community (Duchesne families, College Council and/or staff members current or former). The nomination should indicate why the nominator considers the nominee worthy of the award. 
  • Self-nominations are accepted. 
  • The nomination should be no more than four pages in length including attachments. Brief nominations are encouraged. 
  • The nomination should address the criteria for selection clearly and succinctly. While a short resume may be appended to the nomination to illustrate the nominee’s career and achievements, this is not an essential requirement.  
  • The assistance of the nominee may be sought in compiling the nomination. 

AWARD

  • The 2024 Alumni Awards will be announced during our 85th anniversary celebrations in May 2024.
  • Award recipients will be presented with an award, have their names recorded on the perpetual Honour board and have their inspirational stories shared widely with the broader community. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information on alumni nominations, please email engagement@duchesne.uq.edu.au. 

Nominations can also be emailed to engagement@duchesne.uq.edu.au or submitted in hard copy form to: 

Community Engagement Office
Duchesne College
UQ, College Rd
St Lucia, QLD 4067 

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