Nominations called for the 2008 - Distinguished Alumni Awards  

Graham Robinson

27 August: Recently appointed University of Canberra Alumni Manager, Leigh Watson has called on staff to participate in the 2008 - Distinguished Alumni Awards.

The awards were launched in 2001 to acknowledge University Alumni who have ‘made a difference’. This year the awards enjoy extra prominence as part of the University of Canberra 40th anniversary celebrations.

“It is important to recognise and applaud outstanding achievement – and these awards honour our graduates and recognise the difference so many of them make to the local community,” Ms Watson said.

Alumni Manager Leigh Watson

Previous award recipients include:

• Laurie Grealish - Senior Lecturer in Nursing.
• Ken Crispin - Adjunct Professor and retired Supreme Court Judge
• Linda Reaby OAM - Awarded for her work in breast cancer research
• Simon Corbell – ACT Attorney General

Awards will be presented for each faculty and to an overall winner. University staff can nominate previous students, colleagues or themselves for the awards.

The Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented at the anniversary reunion dinner on October 18.

Nomination forms and details available at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/40/alumni

Contact Leigh Watson for more information on 6201 5880.