Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Alumni Award 2025


As Swinburne Sarawak marks its silver jubilee, we celebrate not only our achievements as an institution but also the remarkable individuals who have helped shape our community and continue to make an impact in their fields — our alumni.


First introduced during our 20th anniversary, the Distinguished Alumni Award returns for our 25th anniversary to once again recognise outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to Swinburne Sarawak, higher education, their industry, and society.


We invite faculty, staff, fellow alumni, and members of the community to nominate exceptional individuals whose achievements and dedication reflect the spirit and values of our university.


Let’s celebrate those who continue to inspire and elevate our legacy—nominate a deserving alumnus today.




Winner of the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award, Jason Yeo Kok Seng, receiving his award in 2021. Jason Yeo graduated in 2011, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering). He is currently a Senior Manager at Sarawak Energy Berhad.


Winner of the High Commendation award under the Distinguished Alumni Award category, Augustus Raymond Segar, receiving his award at the same ceremony in 2021. Augustus Segar graduated in 2007, with a Master of Multimedia. He is currently a lecturer in Multimedia Design at Swinburne Sarawak.





This year, we are proud to announce two award categories: the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Alumni Award and the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Young Alumni Award. These awards will be conferred to Swinburne Sarawak alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the university through outstanding professional achievements, personal accomplishments, and/or their loyal service to their alma mater. Contributions can include one or more of the following ways:
  1. Exceptional accomplishment in chosen field.
  2. Exceptional service in local, state or national affairs.
  3. Exceptional service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of Swinburne Sarawak. Research, work and/or expertise has demonstrated benefit to the community.
  4. Is working or involved with corporate social responsibility projects which are beneficial to the community at large.
 
All Swinburne Sarawak alumni are eligible:
  1. Alumni who had completed their studies entirely at Swinburne Sarawak.
  2. Alumni who had studied at Swinburne Sarawak and completed part of their studies on exchange at Swinburne Melbourne.
  3. Alumni who had studied at Swinburne Sarawak and had transferred to complete their studies at Swinburne Melbourne.
 
  1. Swinburne Sarawak alumni who graduated between 2004 and 2018 are to be nominated in the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Alumni Award category.
  2. Swinburne Sarawak alumni who graduated between 2019 and 2024 are to be nominated in the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Young Alumni Award category.
  3. Any faculty or staff member of Swinburne Sarawak may nominate alumni as candidates.
  4. Alumni may nominate a fellow alumnus.
  5. Members of the community who are not alumni, faculty or staff member of Swinburne Sarawak may nominate alumni as candidates.
  6. Self-nomination by alumni is allowed.
  7. Nomination of close relatives by faculty or staff members will not be allowed.
 
A panel consisting of representatives from Swinburne Sarawak's Executive Group will decide on the winner. The decision of the panel will be final.
 
Both the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Alumni Award and the Swinburne Sarawak Distinguished Young Alumni Award will include the following:
  1. RM2500 cash
  2. Award Plaque
  3. Certificate
  4. Swinburne Sarawak 25th Anniversary Book
 
The winner will be invited to receive the award in person at the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner taking place on 28th October 2025.
A representative may receive the award on behalf if the winner is unable to do so in person.
 
Please download the nomination form here. The completed form must be submitted with supporting documents, where relevant, to [email protected].
 
The closing date for submission of nomination is 31 August, 2025. Any nomination form received thereafter will be disqualified.
 
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For queries or more information about the award, contact us at [email protected].