Outstanding Alumni Awards

The Outstanding Alumni Awards (OAA) recognise graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions for exceptional professional and personal achievements and contributions locally, nationally, and internationally.

The awards showcase and celebrate the diverse achievements, leadership, and impact of alumni who are leaders and influencers in their professions and communities.

Meet our outstanding alumni

Alumni insights

Discover inspiring stories, industry expertise, and thought-provoking ideas from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.

Isolation, logistics and lived experience: Fiona Maxwell on why regional food insecurity is a systems issue

9 June, 2026

Isolation, logistics and lived experience: Fiona Maxwell on why regional food insecurity is a systems issue

9 June, 2026

From North Queensland to statewide strategy, Fiona Maxwell reveals why regional food insecurity is a systems issue — and what must shift to fix it.

Alison Price | the bin must always be collected

9 June, 2026

Alison Price | the bin must always be collected

9 June, 2026

Alison Price CEO of Waste and Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) reflects on the challenges of shifting community behaviour, the economics of recycling, and the principle that the bin must always be collected.

Local voices, lasting impact: meaningful community engagement

9 June, 2026

Local voices, lasting impact: meaningful community engagement

9 June, 2026

Sustainability may be global in scope, but meaningful change starts locally. Across sectors, QUT alumni are finding that real impact depends not just on ambitious ideas, but on deep, ongoing engagement with the communities they serve.

The leader behind Aurecon’s sustainability transformation

8 June, 2026

The leader behind Aurecon’s sustainability transformation

8 June, 2026

Recognised as the Global Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year in 2022 and with over 27 years’ experience working across the energy sector Paul Gleeson is an influential voice on sustainable business initiatives.

Kellie Williams | follow through

9 June, 2026

Kellie Williams | follow through

9 June, 2026

Kellie Williams’ work is grounded in a simple principle: follow through matters more than intent. With a career spanning government, not-for-profit and sustainability leadership, she focuses on turning ideas into action.

Helena Uhm | health without hush

9 June, 2026

Helena Uhm | health without hush

9 June, 2026

Drawing on her background in nursing and public health, Helena Uhm founded Inoya to bring greater transparency and sustainability to period care. She discusses women's health, innovation and creating change through conversation.

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Have you or a former classmate been featured in the news recently? We love celebrating our alumni who have been making headlines! Each month we feature news-making alumni in the QUT Alumni Newsletter to let our community know how their fellow alumni are making waves and inspiring others.