International Education Awards
What are the Study Tasmania International Educational Awards?
The Study Tasmania International Educational Awards recognise the outstanding international students, staff, homestay hosts and local businesses who contribute to making Tasmania’s international education community welcoming and inclusive.
What are the award categories?
- International Student of the Year: A current student who demonstrates strong academic performance and makes a positive contribution to the community.
- International Student Alumni of the Year: A graduate who has gone on to do amazing work in their career or community.
- International Student Support Award: Recognising staff, advisors, hosts, and community groups providing exceptional support to Tasmania's international students.
- International Student Employer of the Year: A local business that provides a supportive and inclusive workplace for an international student or graduate.
All finalists will be invited to the Study Tasmania end-of-year awards celebration in Hobart, where the winners will be announced.
Nominations now open
Now is the time to nominate students, staff, community organisations and businesses for a Study Tasmania International Education Award.
The eligibility for nomination and criteria for shortlisting are as follow:
Student of the Year
This award recognises international students who provide exceptional peer support, actively engage with the Tasmanian community, demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, and act as role models for other international students in the state.
Students can be studying in any sector – school, university, or vocational education. Only students who are currently studying on Subclass 500 visas can be nominated.
Alumni of the Year
This award recognises the career and personal achievements of a former international student who has graduated from an international education provider in Tasmania.
The alumni should live and be employed in Tasmania and will be recognised for their continuing efforts to contribute to the wellbeing of the international student community.
Student Support Award
This award recognises staff, international student advisors, homestay hosts, student or community groups that have shown outstanding support for the international student community through their programs, initiatives and support activities.
Student Employer of the Year
This award recognises employers who not only provide meaningful employment opportunities for international students, but also actively foster their inclusion within a diverse and dynamic workforce. We particularly welcome nominations of organisations that demonstrate a commitment to integrating international students alongside their domestic workforce through structured programs, mentoring, and long-term career development initiatives.
Businesses should be nominated by a current or former international student employee.
Applicants are advised that submitting multiple nominations does not enhance the likelihood of success.
Self-nominations are accepted across, Student of the Year, Alumni of the Year and Student Support categories.
Emphasis should be placed on the quality, completeness, and credibility of a single, well-prepared nomination.
Nominations close Sunday, 8 November 2026