Honorary awards
Learn about the different honorary awards and see a list of past recipients.
Honorary awards recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to the University, our regions or their field of expertise. The University Council decides who will receive an award.
Any University staff member – including members of Council – can nominate someone for an honorary award. This must be done in writing, addressed to the Council Secretariat at council@federation.edu.au.
For full details about eligibility, nomination requirements and assessment processes, see the Honorary Awards Procedure and the Distinguished Professor Procedure.
Honorary doctorate
This award recognises those who fit at least one of the following criteria:
- They have shown exceptional service to the University, usually over a sustained period of time.
- They have made a distinguished contribution to a relevant discipline or branch of learning.
- They have an exceptional record of service to professional and/or public life.
Emeritus professor
This award recognises retiring and (in exceptional circumstances) resigning professors who have made a distinguishing contribution and given outstanding service to the University over a number of years.
Distinguished professor
This award, launched in 2024, recognises Federation University professors who have attained international distinction for their exceptional and continuous contributions to research, scholarship, and/or engagement and innovation.
Fellow of the University
This award recognises those who fit at least one of the following criteria:
- They have served as an exemplar to staff and students of the University through demonstrating leadership and initiative or distinction in a field of endeavour.
- They have rendered sustained and distinguished service to the University.
- They have a professional standing within the community.