Nominate a student for a FedAward
Do you know a Federation student who has done something amazing this year? Put them forward for an award.
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How to submit a nomination
To submit an eligible nomination, you must be a current student or staff member at Federation University Australia. Your nominee must have been enrolled at Federation TAFE or Federation University during 2025.
Simply select the award(s) you believe they’re most eligible for to view the criteria, then click nominate now and tell us why they’re a champion.
You can nominate as many times as you like. You can even nominate yourself! Tell us who you’re nominating and the amazing things they’ve done at Federation or in the wider community to deserve recognition.
Award categories and criteria
Recognises an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student who has demonstrated excellent effort in their studies, and has made a positive impact on the Federation University student community.
Examples
- Being a leading example to other students.
- Being a role model.
Recognising a student who has enriched the cultural student life of the university or the wider community through their artistic endeavours. This award celebrates a student whose creative work has made an impact and inspired others. The student is an advocate for the importance of the arts and the longevity of their involvement has left a vibrant mark within the community.
Examples:
- Participating in an arts initiative that brought together various community members for a shared creative experience.
- Participating in an exhibition or performance that addressed a specific cultural or social issue.
- Actively promoting the value of the arts through advocacy efforts, raising awareness, and fostering a supportive environment for artistic expression.
Recognising an international student who has made a significant contribution to University life for their peers. This student has dedicated significant time and effort to improving the International student experience, engaging with or advocating for other International Students.
Examples:
- Being a voice for issues concerning international students in either a formal representative role or informal/digital advocacy.
- Contributing to cross cultural awareness on campus or in the community.
- Acting as a peer-support or mentor to other International Students.
Recognising the student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership across the university who has championed diversity, inclusion or kindness and contributed positively to building a cohesive university community.
They have demonstrated collaboration by promoting cooperation between various student groups and the wider university and has actively engaged in various campus activities and events. Through their commitment to building a cohesive university community, this student has played a role in enriching the campus experience for their peers and has contributed to the broader university community.
Examples:
- Students who have positively and respectfully influenced others to make change within the university.
- Students who have been courageous in their conversations to lead by example.
- Students who have gone above and beyond in their support of a community through volunteering.
Recognises the university’s most outstanding sportsperson enrolled in 2025, who has represented their chosen sport at an elite level (state, national, international, or other high-performance competition) during the year.
Recognising a student-run group which has been consistently well-run, active and inclusive throughout 2025 This group possesses strong leadership in their committee which positively impacts their members/student life.
Examples:
- Running events that engage students in positive activities which promote the relationship between themselves and the University community.
- Developing an exceptional group culture with consistently effective succession-planning.
- Student groups which have been well received, are increasing their membership base and implementing fun and engaging events/activities.
Recognising the most outstanding student-led activity or event of 2025, delivered entirely by students. The initiative was delivered cohesively as a team, providing students a great opportunity to come together and have fun.
Examples:
- On campus events/activities generating social interaction, and helping to build and strengthen friendships.
- Off campus events/activities bringing students together with a focus on building relationships and having fun.
- Virtual events/activities.
Join the FedAwards celebration
On the night, we’ll also be recognising the valuable contributions of our Senate Leaders, celebrating the achievements of the Fed Falcons, and congratulating those undertaking the Emerging Leaders Program. These recognition awards are not open for nomination.
How we pick FedAward winners
A panel of three Federation University Australia staff members will review all nominations. The panel is selected to ensure fairness and diversity, with all members acting in an impartial capacity.
After nominations close, the judging panel will review all eligible nominations for each award category and award one winner (certificates & trophies). If there is a tie, the panel will discuss and make a final decision by majority vote or award an honourable mention. All decisions made by the judging panel are final and not subject to appeal.
Nominees may be subject to academic or conduct standing requirements. Students under academic probation, suspension, or disciplinary review may not be eligible for nomination. These requirements help ensure that all nominees uphold the University's standards of academic integrity and personal conduct.
Nominators and nominees are advised that any personal information submitted will be used solely for judging purposes.
If you would like any further information about the nomination categories, or about the FedAwards, please contact studentengagement@federation.edu.au