About our Alumni Awards

Monash Business School alumni embody the School’s rich legacy, comprising a global network of more than 162,000 alumni.

Through our annual Alumni Awards, we highlight the remarkable achievements of our community, recognising their impactful contributions to government, business, education, and the non-for-profit sector.

Each year, we honour and celebrate alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, inspirational leadership and exceptional human qualities through our Annual Alumni Awards, presented at the Dean’s Gala Dinner.

Emerging Talent Award

Recognises individuals aged 35 and under who have demonstrated an impressive level of professional achievement and community involvement since graduating. With a broad scope, the award celebrates what younger alumni have achieved in their shorter career span.

Professional Achievement Award

Recognises individuals who have achieved significant and recognised success in their professional fields to date. This could include alumni who have achieved success in industry, professional and research sectors.

PhD Achievement Award

Recognises a PhD alumnus or alumna who, ten or more years post-conferral, has achieved sustained excellence and impact through their doctoral research and subsequent career, contributing meaningfully to academia, industry, policy or the broader community, and enhancing the reputation of Monash Business School.

Impact Award

Recognises exceptional contributions made by an individual to actively contribute to addressing challenges facing future generations and/or substantial contributions made to our communities, both locally and globally.

Community Award

Honours an Alumni who have made significant impact to the Monash Business School community through leadership, mentoring, philanthropy or service back to the School.

Indigenous Award

Recognises an outstanding individual who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and has demonstrated engagement and impact working with Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander communities or business.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognises individuals who have sustained remarkable success in, and contributed to, their chosen industry/profession. This award is the most prestigious honour awarded.