Nominations for the 2024 Conference Awards are now open.

A number of awards were developed to recognise the important work the association does to support international students and the staff who work with them.

The awards were given for the first time in 2006, and mark an important stage in ISANA’s development as a peak organisation.

The award winners are notified prior to the annual conference and given the option to accept their certificate at the Conference Dinner.  Award winners are also acknowledged on the ISANA website.

Please submit your nomination to the ISANA Office isana@isana.org.au by COB Friday, 4 October.

1. ISANA Council award for an outstanding individual contribution to ISANA

Council Award Nomination Form

This award is nominated by the ISANA Council.

The individual is a current ISANA member and has contributed significantly to ISANA as an organisation, and to its
membership.  The person is not necessarily a currently elected Council member, but may have served on the ISANA council in the past. The person should have demonstrated continuous and committed service to the organisation in a variety of areas, such as professional development, committee work, event planning and delivery, mentoring support, etc. A current Council member must sign the nomination.

The awardee will:

• Be recognised by peers and/or students as having made a significant contribution to the field of international education within the past two years
• Have demonstrated commitment to the ISANA mission, and the principles of ISANA’s aims
• Have demonstrated expertise and knowledge of issues relating to the student experience, and of the field of international education in general, and
• Have achieved at a high level

2. ISANA Members’ award for an outstanding individual

Members’ Award Nomination Form

This award is nominated by an ISANA member.

The individual should be providing support for international students and staff, provide programs relating to learning and adjustment, and /or advisory and information services. The individual should be recognised as practicing excellent professional skills and upholding ethical standards.

3. International students’ nomination for an outstanding support program

Support Program Nomination Form

This award is nominated by students through their organisations.

The program should provide outstanding support for students in any educational sector or institution, for example orientation, final semester/returning home, mentoring and peer support, spouse support, learning support etc.

The program should have been evaluated and established for at least one year. The award will be a nomination from international students. The program manager/coordinator should be identified in the nomination.