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.

Nominations for 2025 are now open until Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Award categories and nomination templates

  • 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.

    Complete the Student Achievement nomination template

    Submit a nomination

  • Student academic excellence

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

    Complete the Student Academic Excellence nomination template

    Submit a nomination

  • Recognition of community contribution

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

    Complete the Recognition of Community Contribution award nomination template

    Submit a nomination

  • Staff achievement

    This award recognises significant achievement made by a First Nations staff member, such as improvement in results in a 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.

    Complete the Staff Achievement nomination template.

    Submit a nomination

  • Staff 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.

    Complete the Impact Award nomination template.

    Submit a nomination

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

Charles Sturt University is focused on providing personal, cultural, financial and educational support for First Nations students.

First Nations commitment

Our commitment to First Nations Australians is important for supporting our regions, as well as fostering a culturally safe and diverse Charles Sturt community.

Yalbilinya Ngurang

Yalbilinya Ngurang (Yal-bil-in-ya Nu-rang). Meaning 'Place of Learning' in Wiradjuri, Yalbilinya Ngurang is a place you can find people, information and resources to help you with your research and study.