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 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be open from 14 May to 10 July 2025.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Tirana Hassan
In recognition of her outstanding contribution and ongoing commitment to the protection of human rights on a global scale.
Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to education, the University, and to medicine, including his dedication to ensuring the highest quality of medical care through his commitment to medical education.
Peter Clark
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to global wildlife conservation, including his lifelong work to conserve vulnerable species.
Dr Hannah Wardill
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the University and global community through her cancer research and commitment to highly impactful supportive oncology.
Dr Amber Halliday
Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award
In recognition of her significant contribution to the University community and to Australian sport, including her prominence as a strong role model for aspiring athletes.
Graham Winter
Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award
In recognition of his noteworthy successes and sporting excellence throughout his career, and dedication to guiding others to achieve their greatest potential.
Talisha King
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to public health, especially in regional areas and Aboriginal communities, and her ongoing commitment to reconciliation priorities.
Her Excellency Dr Serey Chea
Distinguished International Alumni Award
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the University, economics, and the Kingdom of Cambodia, including her advocacy for women’s economic empowerment.
2024 recipient videos
Past 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.