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.

Dr Robyn Littlewood | Generational wellbeing

24 April, 2024

Dr Robyn Littlewood | Generational wellbeing

24 April, 2024

As CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Robyn leads the state’s prevention agency to turn the tide on rates of obesity and chronic disease. A QUT nutrition and dietetics alumnus, she shares her thoughts on shaping the future of a healthy Queensland.

Sam Carson | Wellbeing in Business

11 April, 2024

Sam Carson | Wellbeing in Business

11 April, 2024

QUT alumnus, Sam Carson, delves into Acai Brothers - the successful superfood business he co-founded with long-time friend, and fellow alumnus, Ben Day.

Phoebe Parsons | FIT(ish) Founder’s Path to Podcast Popularity

4 April, 2024

Phoebe Parsons | FIT(ish) Founder’s Path to Podcast Popularity

4 April, 2024

In this Q&A, Phoebe Parsons, shares her journey from studying a Bachelor of Journalism at QUT to building a podcasting empire with her ever-popular FIT(ish) podcast which helps listeners navigate the landscape of health and fitness.

Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness

1 April, 2024

Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness

1 April, 2024

Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.

Genevieve Deaconos | Embracing nature for wellbeing

26 March, 2024

Genevieve Deaconos | Embracing nature for wellbeing

26 March, 2024

In this Q&A, Genevieve Deaconos, elaborates on her transition from corporate marketing to her dream job at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the profound benefits of connecting with nature for individual and generational wellbeing.

Margie Ireland | The Burnout Epidemic

19 March, 2024

Margie Ireland | The Burnout Epidemic

19 March, 2024

The phenomenon of burnout has gained significant attention in recent years, especially since COVID. But while the pandemic is now over, burnout is on the increase. QUT alumnus and psychologist, Margie Ireland, shares her tips for beating the burnout.

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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.