Bond University

Excellence In Enhancing Our Communities Winner

Bryton is the President of the Bond University branch of 180 Degrees Consulting, the world's largest student-run consultancy for non-profit organisations and social enterprises. Bryton is also the Treasurer of Make-A-Wish Australia's Gold Coast Volunteer branch.

Southern Cross University

Excellence In Protecting Our Environment

During the past four years Sally instigated over a dozen new environmental initiatives resulting in an extensive ripple effect for a greener, more sustainable campus to broaden the learning experiences of her fellow students while demonstrating "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." What's your something?

Griffith University

Excellence In Championing Diversity

A Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate from Griffith University, Erin advocates for diversity and disability inclusion, working tirelessly across her campus and with the Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service. Erin frequently makes presentations at conferences and events while championing inclusion for disabled people in the education sector and the workplace. 

Griffith University

Excellence In Peer To Peer Support

Siobhan is studying medicine at Griffith University. Having grown up on an island, Siobhan has a genuine passion for improving health services in rural areas and remote communities. Siobhan established a bursary program for medical students completing rural placements and has also helped to organise a national rural medical student conference in Cairns last year.

Tafe Queensland

Excellence In Fostering Creative Arts

Emmanuelle is a French-born Australian who moved back to the Gold Coast after a two-year stint in Darwin which she says was life-defining. Upon returning home Emmanuelle studied Screen & Media (Film & TV Production) at TAFE because she wanted to share stories of culture, love and identity through her own lens. Emmanuelle is a strong believer in continuous learning, shared knowledge and social justice.