| Authority | Delegation Holder | Limits | Reference |
| Approval of rules for prizes, accept and reject an offer of a prize from the donor or sponsor | Executive Dean | | Policy for the Establishment and Administration of Prizes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?106 |
| Approval of all Faculty nominations for University Medals | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2009/380-02; TRIM reference D2010/153674 |
| Approval of minor changes to the University Medals process | General Manager, Student Services and Administration | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2009/380-02; TRIM reference D2010/153674 |
| Approval of substantial changes to the University Medals process | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2009/380-02; TRIM reference D2010/153674 |
| Review and increase the minimum value of non-endowed and endowed prizes | Executive Dean | On advice from the Executive Director, Student and Staff Services | Policy for the Establishment and Administration of Prizes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?106 |