First Nations Success Awards

The Charles Sturt First Nations Success Awards for Students and Staff have been established to recognise the achievements and contributions of First Nations students, staff and members of our communities.

Our nominations are closed for 2024 and we have our winners!

Award categories and nominations

  • Student achievement

    This award recognises significant achievement made by a First Nations student, such as improvement in results, overcoming barriers or challenges within or external to the University environment, contribution to community or other students, or others. This award is based on a holistic view of achievement and success.

    2024 winners

    • Mia Harding
    • Maia Woolard
    • Kathy Scanlon
  • Student academic excellence

    This award recognises academic excellence demonstrated by a student. This award is based on measurable demonstration of academic outcomes. Additional information about a more holistic view of achievement and success can also be included in the nomination.

    2024 winners

    • Katia Haggerty
    • Cameron Martin (accepted on his behalf by Dennis Taylor)
  • Impact award

    This award recognises the positive impacts made by an individual or group of staff to First Nations education and/or engagement at Charles Sturt University. This may have been achieved through delivery of exceptional results in own role; a working group or committee; a project or program; a community of practice or others.

    2024 winner

    • Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)
  • Staff achievement

    This award recognises significant achievement made by a First Nations staff member, such as improvement in results in functional area, advocating to address barriers or challenges within the University environment, contribution to community or other staff, or others. This award is based on a holistic view of achievement and success.

    2024 winner

    Carlie Gemmell (accepted on her behalf by Samantha Duke)

  • Staff recognition of service

    This award recognises First Nations staff members who have provided ten years or more service at Charles Sturt University. This award is based on years or service, and can be used to acknowledge a holistic view of achievement and success by the staff member.

    2024 winners

    • Carlie Gemmell (accepted on her behalf by Samantha Duke)
    • Krystal Gleeson
    • Cheryl Boulton
  • Recognition of community contribution

    This award recognises the positive impacts made by a First Nations Elder, individual or group from community to First Nations education and/or engagement at Charles Sturt University. This award is based on a holistic view of contribution.

    2024 winners

    • Aunty Linda Olive
    • Aunty Ronda Radley
    • Uncle Bill O'Brien

Enquiries

If you have any questions or an enquiry about  the awards or nominations, please contact us to discuss.

Email: firstnations@csu.edu.au

First Nations student services

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First Nations commitment

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