Our overall university winners have been announced!
Congratulations to our 2024 award winners which include television producers, hotel group CEOs, transformation and change management experts, clinical researchers, IBM Master Inventors, and sustainable development professionals whose significant contribution to society reflects Griffith’s core values of excellence, ethics, and engagement as they continue to ‘make it matter’.
For further information about our awards process and terms and conditions, visit our detailed page here.
Overall University Award Winners 2024
Young Alumnus—2024
Dr Kathryn Woodward
Griffith Health
Dr Kathryn Woodward, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and Deputy Chair of Canteen Australia (youth cancer charity), is engaging in research that will help transform refugee health in Queensland.
International Alumnus—2024
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa
Griffith Health
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa is developing innovative solutions to pressing health issues in Zambia as a key member of the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) team.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Nick Williams
Griffith Business School
Nick Williams' inspirational commitment and drive stem from honouring his family, creating a better future, and advancing economic development for First Nations people through diplomacy and international trade.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Leona Murphy
Griffith Business School
Leona is driving a positive future for Queenslanders by promoting clean energy, financial well-being, and supporting ICU patients.
Outstanding Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2024
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Kylie Washington
Arts, Education and Law
Kylie, the General Manager and Creative Director at BBC Studios Australia, has crafted 500+ hours of TV in the past five years. She champions careers, fosters inclusivity, and judges awards programs.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Leona Murphy
Griffith Business School
Leona is driving a positive future for Queenslanders by promoting clean energy, financial well-being, and supporting ICU patients.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Dr Leanne Geppert
Griffith Health
Leanne, with 25 years of experience in health and human services, is a dedicated leader committed to mental health and community well-being. She is making an impact through her senior voluntary roles with YMCA Brisbane and Y-Care.
Outstanding Alumnus—2024
Andrew McNeilly ESM
Griffith Sciences
Meet Andrew McNeilly ESM, the dedicated helicopter service chief training officer at SLSQ, passionately leading a skilled team for life-saving missions. Although highly awarded, Andrew stays grounded in his passion for his family and helping others.
First Peoples Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2024
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Lystra Rose
Arts, Education and Law
Lystra Rose, an award-winning novelist of Guugu Yimithirr, Birri Gubba, Erub/Mua, and Scottish heritage, lives in Yugambeh-speaking Country (Gold Coast) and serves as editor-in-chief of Surfing Life Magazine.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Nick Williams
Griffith Business School
Nick Williams' inspirational commitment and drive stem from honouring his family, creating a better future, and advancing economic development for First Nations people through diplomacy and international trade.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Melanie Briggs
Griffith Health
Melanie, a descendant of the Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr people, leads the innovative Birthing on Country program, recognised as a model for ‘Closing the Gap’.
First Peoples Alumnus—2024
Caleb Adams
Griffith Sciences
Caleb Adams, a proud Wulli Wulli man, is dedicated to channelling capital towards impactful opportunities for Indigenous communities, focusing on sustainability and finance.
International Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2024
International Alumnus—2024
Cory Hills
Arts, Education and Law
Cory Hills is a Grammy Award-winning percussionist and children’s storyteller committed to equitable arts education and has performed his Percussive Storytelling program over 1,200 times to more than 250,000 children in 10 countries.
International Alumnus—2024
Dave Baswal
Griffith Business School
With a focus on sustainability, collaboration, empathy, and empowerment, Dave is an exciting young leader in the hotel and tourism industry. As CEO of Ovolo Hotels, he leads eight iconic hotels across Hong Kong, Australia and Bali with a purpose-driven mindset.
International Alumnus—2024
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa
Griffith Health
Dr Nsofwa Sukwa-Chitwa is developing innovative solutions to pressing health issues in Zambia as a key member of the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) team.
International Alumnus—2024
Samuel Jesuadian
Griffith Sciences
Samuel is the Chief Operating Officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub, and mentors and establishes a funded National Manufacturing Capability Network.
Young Alumnus Award—Academic Group Winners 2024
Young Alumnus—2024
Julian Barclay
Arts, Education and Law
Julian, a Partner at Thursday Legal, graduated with first-class honours from Griffith University. He founded the highly successful Brewers Lunch in his spare time, raising and donating over $400,000 to various charities.
Young Alumnus—2024
Hayley Payne
Griffith Business School
Hayley is a Humanitarian and Climate Adaptation professional consulting on youth climate policy through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Climate and Environmental Justice.
Young Alumnus—2024
Dr Kathryn Woodward
Griffith Health
Dr Kathryn Woodward, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and Deputy Chair of Canteen Australia (youth cancer charity), is engaging in research that will help transform refugee health in Queensland.
Young Alumnus—2024
Dale Bowie
Griffith Sciences
IBM Master Inventor and Software Architect, Dale is a cybersecurity powerhouse passionate about protecting data and equipping the next generation of IT professionals through mentoring.
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