
2024 Shaping Australia Awards
Australia’s universities are extraordinary places full of extraordinary people who help transform lives and our nation for the better.
From groundbreaking research and development to shaping the skilled workers we need, our universities help the communities they serve.
We’re delighted to showcase six outstanding winners in the 2024 Shaping Australia Awards across the following categories:
The Problem Solver Award
Recognises groundbreaking research work that has already transformed, or holds the potential to transform, the lives of Australians for the better.
The Future Builder Award
Celebrates an individual or a team who has gone above and beyond to equip their students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the world.
The Community Champion Award
Honours an individual, team or university with deep ties to its community and the people who call it home, beyond just those who attend the institution.
Entries
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Finalists
15
Votes
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Meet our 2024 Shaping Australia Award finalists
2024 Shaping Australia Award finalists
Winners announced in:
Entries open
03 July 2024
Entries close
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 5pm
People’s choice voting opens
Thursday, 10 October 2024
People’s choice voting closes
Sunday, 26 January 2025
Winners announced
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Meet the judges
2023 Shaping Australia Awards is now closed.
We will open later this year for 2024. Stay tuned.
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