Swinburne’s Alumni Impact Awards acknowledge exceptional alumni from around the world, who have achieved success and made a significant impact in their community and/or professional field.
2025 Alumni Impact Awards winners will be announced in October.
The George and Ethel Swinburne Social Impact Award Finalists
For a Swinburne alum who has demonstrated Swinburne’s passion of providing opportunities for all, irrespective of wealth, privilege, age, gender or race, making a real difference to the world we live in.

Dr Justin Trounson

Selba-Gondoza Luka OAM

Matt Levy OAM
Matt Levy OAM is an Australian Paralympian, published author and advocate. Born with cerebral palsy and legal blindness, he has overcome significant challenges to become one of Australia's most decorated Paralympic swimmers. Matt is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and the author of a memoir and self-help book on overcoming adversity. In recognition of his service to sport, Matt was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2014.
Innovative Planet Impact Award Finalists
For a Swinburne alum whose exceptional endeavour has resulted in significant impact in local and/or global environmental sustainability.

Heidi Sick

Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu

Darrell Nadeng Dominic
Darrell Nadeng Dominic is a Malaysian biotechnology professional and sustainability advocate with a strong track record in environmental innovation and community leadership. He is Director of PhytoTech Group where he champions environmental stewardship and nature-based solutions to empower knowledge and learning in the community.
Emerging Leader Impact Award Finalists

Bianca Stern

Isaac Jeffries

Trinity Ross
Technology Innovation Impact Award Finalists
For a Swinburne alum whose exceptional endeavour has resulted in significant impact through technology and entrepreneurial innovation, demonstrating Swinburne’s vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world.

Arun Chittilappilly

Chris Peters

Josh Simons
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Past winners and finalists
Learn more about our past winners and finalists.