The ACUADS Awards celebrate and reward excellence in teaching and research within Australian art and design schools. We seek to recognise work that leads the way for our sector, whether through challenging established practice or demonstrating sustained contributions in teaching and research.
The ACUADS Awards recognise staff in our member institutions across all career levels. Nominations are invited for awards in the following categories:
Teaching Catalyst Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
Research Catalyst Award
Excellence in Research Award
First Nations Catalyst Award
First Nations Academic Award
Professional Staff Award
Lifelong Fellowship Award
Self or peer nominations are welcomed from the tertiary art and design sector with endorsement by Heads of School (or equivalent) for the ACUADS Awards.
First Nations, Teaching, Research and Professional Staff Award recipients receive$1000 AUD each, a citation and presentation of a commemorative ACUADS pin.
For more information about the 2025 ACUADS Award, including information on the selection criteria, and the nomination and submission process, visit https://acuads.com.au/awards/.
The closing date for submissions for the ACUADS Awards is Monday 29 September 2025.
