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AHEIA Awards Nomination: Lifetime Achievement Award
This individual award honours individuals who have made sustained, significant contributions to Australian higher education throughout their career.
Nominators must currently work at an Australian university or higher education peak body.
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Nominees must work for an Australian University and are nominated for contributions spanning their career in higher education.
Please share information to support your nomination in the four sections below. There is no word limit per section, but the total word count for the four sections should not exceed 1000 words:
Use these prompts to help structure your response:
- Introduce the nominee
- Describe their role and responsibilities
- Outline their experience/expertise
Use these prompts to help structure your response:
- Detail the key career achievements
- Describe specific initiatives or projects including innovative approaches
- Include outcomes and how they were measured
Use these prompts to help structure your response:
- Explain the significance of their contribution
- Describe the impact on university/sector
- Outline alignment with strategic goals
Open section for any other supporting information or statements about your nomination (not mandatory).
You may upload one (1) PDF document that provides additional context for your nomination. This could include:
- Letter of endorsement
- Case study
- Supporting data or testimonials
- Visual evidence of impact
File requirements:
- Single PDF document only
- Maximum file size: 10MB
- File Name must include the nominee's name
Note: While supporting documentation can strengthen your nomination, assessment will primarily be based on your written submission above.
Please click the save button below to submit your nomination. You will see a confirmation message on screen once successfully submitted. If you experience any difficulties submitting the form, please contact us using the email link below this form.
Current staff at Australian universities or higher education peak bodies can submit nominations. You can nominate yourself, a colleague, or a team.
Yes, you can submit nominations across different award categories, provided each nomination represents distinct achievements.
Nominations should focus on achievements and contributions made during 2024. While you may provide context from other years, judges will evaluate impact delivered in 2024.
Your nomination requires:
- Completed online nomination form
- Written submission addressing the criteria (1000 words maximum)
- Supporting documentation (optional)
You may submit one PDF document that could include:
- Case studies
- Supporting data
- Visual evidence of impact
- Letters of support
Nominations are assessed by a judging panel based on:
- Measurable achievements
- Innovation and implementation
- Strategic impact
- Evidence of outcomes
Each AHEIA member university nominates one judge to the panel. Judges do not assess submissions from their own university and must declare any conflicts of interest. AHEIA may invite additional judges if required to ensure comprehensive assessment.
Award recipients will receive confidential notification ahead of the official announcement. Recipients will be publicly announced at the awards dinner on Wednesday 21 May in Sydney.