Global Connection Alumni Award

About this award

This award celebrates an ACU graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in fostering global connection, intercultural understanding, and international collaboration, advancing ACU’s vision for a connected and inclusive world.

Eligibility:

• Be a graduate of ACU or its predecessor institutions.
• Have made a significant and demonstrable contribution to the international or Australian community, with a focus on global citizenship and social justice.

Selection Criteria:

• Global citizenship and advocacy: Demonstrated commitment to promoting social justice, equity, and intercultural understanding on a global scale.
• Cross-cultural collaboration: Evidence of initiatives that build bridges between cultures, foster mutual respect, and create opportunities for shared learning and cooperation.
• International capacity building: Contributions that strengthen education, health, or community development internationally, empowering others and creating sustainable impact.
• Sustainability and reach: Demonstrated long-term impact or influence beyond a single project or initiative.
• Alignment with ACU mission and Vision 2033: Ethical conduct, commitment to serving the common good, critical habit of mind, appreciation of the sacred in life.

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