2017 Alumni Awards finalists announced

Victoria University is proud to announce the finalists for the 2017 Alumni Awards.

The Alumni Awards celebrate and formally recognise the achievements and contribution our alumni have made to our university, to the West of Melbourne, to our nation and across the global stage.

The Victoria University of today is built on the successes of our alumni, and we are rightly proud of their legacy.

The recipients in each category will be announced at the 2017 VU Alumni Awards Presentation Event on Tuesday, 3 October 2017.

Distinguished Alumni Award finalists

• Andrew Gaze AM
  Head Coach, Sydney Kings
  Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education)
• Dr June Smith
  Lead Ombudsman (Investment and Advice), Financial Ombudsman Service Australia
  Doctor of Philosophy

Outstanding Leadership Alumni Award finalists

• David Jacka OAM
  Director, AQA Victoria
  Graduate Diploma of Project Management
• Dee White
  Author and Editor
  Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
• Jacqui Louder
  Sports and Exercise Psychologist, Olympic Park Sports Medicine
  Master of Applied Psychology (Sport Psychology)
• Tony Walker ASM
  Chief Executive Officer, Ambulance Victoria
  Master of Education

Outstanding Service Alumni Award finalists

• Aynur Simsirel
  Executive Principal, Ilim College
  Bachelor of Education
• Dr Jade Scott
  Owner/Director/Osteopath, Western Region Health and Osteopathy
  Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy), Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
• Niki Howells Schramm
  Workplace Relations Manager, The Australian Medical Association of Victoria
  Bachelor of Laws
• Vedran Drakulic OAM
  Chief Executive Officer, Gandel Philantrophy
  Master of Public Advocacy and Action

Young Achiever Alumni Award finalists

• Casey Price
  Event Operations Manager, Etihad Stadium
  Bachelor of Arts
• Kot Monoah
  Personal Injury Lawyer, Slater and Gordon
  Bachelor of Laws
• Mehdi Jaghuri
  Manager, Connections Arts Space
  Diploma of Visual Arts
• Lauren Woodman
  Chief Executive Officer, Seven Sisters Festival
  Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy), Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
• Robyn Gardner
  Senior Conference Manager, GEMS Event Management Australia
  Bachelor of Business (Hospitality/Event Management)

Outstanding Student - Future Alumni Award finalists

• Amy Marks
  Bachelor of Screen Media
• Kyriacos (Keary) Karaolides
  Bachelor of Business
• Wanamini Waehama
  Doctor of Business Administration

We congratulate all nominees on being recognised by their peers for their accomplishments and success.