Celebrating the Student Voice Awards Winners
Student Voice Australasia is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Student Voice Awards, recognising outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing student voice across tertiary education. These awards celebrate individuals, institutions and partnerships that are demonstrating the value of meaningful student participation and creating positive change for students and their communities.
2026 Award Recipients
🏆 Student Voice Changemaker Award
Aaron Saint-James, UNSW
🏆 Institutional Leadership in Student Voice Award
Curtin University
🏆 Staff Excellence in Student Voice Award
Nina Sorley, University of Southern Queensland
🏆 Student-Staff Partnership Impact Award
La Trobe University – Responding to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence
The calibre of nominations received this year was exceptional, highlighting the breadth of student voice leadership and partnership occurring across Australasia. From individual student advocates and staff champions to institution-wide initiatives and transformative partnerships, the awards showcase the many ways students are shaping more responsive, inclusive and impactful learning environments.
We congratulate all finalists, nominees and award recipients for their commitment to advancing student voice across the sector and thank them for inspiring others through their leadership and practice.