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Outstanding Contributions to Education and the Student Experience

Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Education

An opportunity to recognise and celebrate individuals who have had a profound positive influence on you during your time at Macquarie.

This award recognises life-changing educators and support staff, and is open to nominations from all coursework students at Macquarie. Winners are chosen by a panel of student judges.

Note: The Students’ Choice Award replaces the Student-Nominated Award, which was offered previously. The application and evaluation process have also changed, and staff are no longer required to submit applications for this award category. Instead, the award is open to nominations from all coursework students at Macquarie. Students will be able to nominate an academic/teaching staff or professional staff member who has made a significant difference to their journey as a student, their learning experience, or their personal goals and aspirations. The evaluation of applications will also be led by a student panel who will determine the winners.

Up to two (2) awards are available for individual staff who are nominated and chosen by students.

Key dates

Application Process

Award nominations open

Monday 21 July 2025, 9am  (AEDT)

Award nominations close

Monday 2 September 2025, 11:59pm (AEDT)

Winners Announced

Tuesday 2 December
VC’s Awards for Excellence in Education ceremony

Submit your nomination

Questions? Contact the Operations Team via pvce.operations@mq.edu.au

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