The Victoria University Student Excellence Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements, leadership and impact of students across our University community.
Bringing together students, staff, donors, industry partners and supporters, the awards recognise those who continue to demonstrate dedication, innovation and excellence throughout their journey at VU.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
6pm – 9:30pm Zinc at Fed Square
Distinction Awards
College of Sport, Health and Engineering
College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT
TAFE
TAFE Excellence Award
Suzanna Klisanin
Dean’s Scholar Undergraduate
Dharinder Sohal
Dean’s Scholar Undergraduate
Tania Ziino
Industry Placement Excellence Award
William Ha
Dean’s Scholar Postgraduate
David Herbert
Dean’s Scholar Postgraduate
Sachakhantey Eam
Freemasons Foundation Victoria Award for Outstanding First Year Student
Rebecca Frankland
Freemasons Foundation Victoria Award for Outstanding First Year Student
Alisa Petricevic
Congratulations to the 2026 VU Student Excellence Awards Recipients
View the full program for the 2026 VU Student Excellence Awards, featuring all award recipients.
These achievements are made possible by the outstanding work of academic and professional staff who support our students to start well and finish brilliantly, along with the generous contributions of our Industry Partners and Philanthropic Donors. Thank you all for the role you play in our students’ success.
We acknowledge the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Kulin Nation (Melbourne Campuses), the Eora Nation (Sydney Campus) and the Yulara/YUgarapul and Turrbal Nation (Brisbane Campus) who are the traditional owners of University land.
To learn more, please contact the Moondani Balluk Academic Unit on +61 3 9919 2836 or [email protected]
