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Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards

Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards are prestigious honours, intended to recognise substantial achievements or contributions by individuals.

Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards are awarded by the University for the purposes of:

  • formally and publicly recognising the exceptional or distinguished contribution of an individual to the University, the broader society or a field of academic endeavour;
  • enhancing the standing and reputation of the University; and
  • expanding or building on existing relationships.

Honorary Appointments approved by the Council are:

The title 'Emeritus Professor'
The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Emeritus Professor'
The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Professor'
The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Visiting Professor'

Honorary Awards approved by the Council are:

Honorary Doctor of the University
Honorary Doctor of Arts
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
Honorary Doctor of Engineering
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Honorary Doctor of Medicine
Honorary Doctor of Science
Curtin University Fellow

Achievement Awards approved by the Council are:

John Curtin Medal

Achievement Awards approved by the Vice-Chancellor are:

Alumni Awards:
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Community Service
  • Global Impact
  • Innovation
  • Young Achievement
  • Professional Achievement

Further Information

Please refer to the Policy website or contact the Secretariat on email: secretariat@curtin.edu.au

Honorary Awards Nominations



Curtin encourages staff to nominate individuals from diverse backgrounds for Honorary Awards, in particular women and First Nations Peoples, in support of gender equity and diversity, and the associated principles of Rights, Opportunity, Recognition and Inclusion.

Please send nominations for awards by close of business on Thursday, 7 August 2025.

For more information, contact the Secretariat on Email: secretariat@curtin.edu.au