Citations are designed to recognise and reward staff who have made an outstanding contribution to student learning. Individuals and teams are encouraged to apply if they have contributed to the quality of student learning over a sustained period.

Discipline categories:

• Natural & Physical Science, Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
• Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture and Building
• Health
• Education
• Business, Management and Commerce
• Society and Culture
• Multi-disciplinary

Nomination categories:

• Early Career (less than 5 years teaching experience in higher education institutions)
• Neville Bonner Award or Indigenous Education
• Sessional staff ;

AAUT Video Resources:

Writing a successful Citation application 

Writing a successful Early Career application

Writing a successful Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education application

Program Awards recognise programs and services which are innovative and provide an outstanding contribution to student experiences and learning outcomes. Program Awards are open to team nominations only.

Categories:

• Student experience that supports diversity and inclusive practices.
• Collaborative educational partnerships in learning and teaching.
• Curriculum transformation and innovative pedagogy.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs that value and enhance student employability.

AAUT Video Resources: 

Writing a successful Program Award application

Teaching Awards are designed to acknowledge Australia’s most outstanding university teachers who have a commitment to innovation, quality teaching and improving the student experience and learning outcomes whilst demonstrating excellent leadership.

Discipline categories:

• Natural & Physical Science, Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
• Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture and Building
• Health
• Education
• Business, Management and Commerce
• Society and Culture
• Multi-disciplinary

Nomination categories:

• Early Career (less than 5 years teaching experience in higher education institutions)
• Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education

AAUT Video Resources: 

Writing a successful Teaching Award application

Writing a successful Early Career application

Writing a successful Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Award application

The Teacher of the Year Award is presented to a Teaching Award recipient for advancing student learning, scholarly contribution to learning and teaching and advancing student learning.

Awarded to one or more individuals who have met the following criteria:

• Made an outstanding contribution to learning and teaching.
• Recognised for the impact they have had on the higher education sector.
• Achievements had a major influence and left an enduring legacy.
• Served in higher education capacity for at least 25 years.