2021 New South Wales China Alumni of the Year Award

ACAA has established a new Alumni Award category this year, sponsored by New South Wales Government - the New South Wales China Alumni of the Year Award.?

The Award recognizes the significant achievements of New South Wales educated alumni in China. This prestigious Award celebrates all-round distinction in work, life and community service and aims to recognize an alumna/alumnus who has demonstrated excellence in her/his professional career and/or charitable activities, has supported to strengthen the Australia-China relationship and has potential to influence and inspire others.?

The Awards welcome nominees:

1. Who are nationals of People’s Republic of China, provided they graduated from a New South Wales university program or TAFE/VET program (in Australia or through an Australian off-shore program in any other country or online) who have made a significant contribution to their field and community in China or Australia.
2. Of any age;
3. ?who work or live in China or Australia;

All nominees of other NINE categories will become nominees of?the New South Wales China Alumni of the Year Award, provided they?meet the criteria above.

Do you have?any alumni friends or mentors that you want to nominate? Do you want to nominate yourself?

To nominate yourself or someone else for an award, please download the relevant nomination form (links below) and submit the nominations [email protected]?before the deadline.

2021 Australia China Alumni Awards Nomination Form- Self-Nomination

2021 Australia China Alumni Awards Nomination Form- Nominated Others

Judging Criteria

All eligible applications will be assessed on the extent to which they meet the following 6 criteria:

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA INFLUENCE:?

evidence of how the nominee’s education in New South Wales, Australia has played a key role in her or his success and impact.

IMPACT:?

evidence of the tangible impact, and scale of such an impact, of the nominee’s work (inspired by her or his NSW-based education in Australia) in their profession/community.

CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP:?

evidence of the extent to which the?nominee graduated from New South Wales education institutions has contributed to and strengthened the Australia-China relationship and supported the wider Australia-China community;

SERVICE TO SOCIETY:?

evidence that the nominee exhibits integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service with an interest in bettering the lives of others through professional or volunteer efforts.

POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE:?

evidence of the extent to which (including capacity and willingness) the nominee and her or his story are likely to influence and inspire the next generation of prospective Australian students and alumni;

MEDIA TRACTION:?

evidence of the extent to which the nominee’s success story is likely to resonate with local/regional/national media in China, Australia or beyond (global media).