Outstanding Alumni Awards

The Outstanding Alumni Awards (OAA) recognise graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions for exceptional professional and personal achievements and contributions locally, nationally, and internationally.

The awards showcase and celebrate the diverse achievements, leadership, and impact of alumni who are leaders and influencers in their professions and communities.

Meet our outstanding alumni

Alumni insights

Discover inspiring stories, industry expertise, and thought-provoking ideas from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.

Catherine Clark | Passing the Paralympic Baton

4 July, 2024

Catherine Clark | Passing the Paralympic Baton

4 July, 2024

Catherine Clark, former CEO of Paralympics Australia and QUT alumnus, reflects on her journey with the Paralympic Movement and the team's motto of IMAGINE which will be carried with our 170 athletes as they compete in Paris 2024.

Prof Sarah Kelly OAM | Getting ahead of the game

1 July, 2024

Prof Sarah Kelly OAM | Getting ahead of the game

1 July, 2024

Sport is a powerful global force and Prof Sarah Kelly OAM, Head of QUT’s Graduate School of Business shares more about QUT’s new FutureSport 360 short course on Sports Management that will equip students with valuable knowledge and networks.

Bronwen Knox | Championing our Olympic Champions

3 July, 2024

Bronwen Knox | Championing our Olympic Champions

3 July, 2024

Bronwen Knox, is a QUT alumnus and Deputy Chief de Mission for Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic team. Bronwen shared her inspiring career journey, insights into the sports industry, and her commitment to advancing integrity and equality for all athletes.

Alex Ward and Dr Kavita Gonsalves | Game-changing design

3 July, 2024

Alex Ward and Dr Kavita Gonsalves | Game-changing design

3 July, 2024

Explore the exciting careers of QUT alumni Kavita Gonsalves and Alex Ward, Design Leads at Populous. Their work in sports venue architecture reflects passion, innovation, and sustainability. Discover more about their favourite projects and future visions.

Elissia Carnavas | Former Matildas' star kicks new goals

27 June, 2024

Elissia Carnavas | Former Matildas' star kicks new goals

27 June, 2024

Former Matilda’s star, Elissia Carnavas, has always been driven by her love of sport and helping others. Her inspiring story shows the power of resilience and reinvention, when an injury took her off the field and onto QUT campus to forge a new career.

Jessica Holmes | Baking up sweet success

14 June, 2024

Jessica Holmes | Baking up sweet success

14 June, 2024

Jessica Holmes' job is sweeter than most. After nearly a decade as a digital content producer, she launched her baking blog, Sweetest Menu, in 2014. Now a six-figure business, Jess shares how she grew her side hustle into a full-time career.

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Have you or a former classmate been featured in the news recently? We love celebrating our alumni who have been making headlines! Each month we feature news-making alumni in the QUT Alumni Newsletter to let our community know how their fellow alumni are making waves and inspiring others.