{"id":26380,"date":"2026-08-17T14:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/fit\/?p=26380"},"modified":"2026-08-17T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:15:30","slug":"shaping-australia-awards-nominations-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/fit\/2026\/08\/17\/shaping-australia-awards-nominations-open\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Shaping Australia Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know someone changing lives for the better by helping create opportunities, solve problems and drive new discoveries?<\/p>\n<p>Recognise and<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> celebrate the people and teams creating meaningful impact and shaping a brighter future for all by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapingaustraliaawards.com.au\/submissions\">nominating them<\/a> for a <\/span>Universities Australia (UA) 2026 Shaping Australia Award!<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From breakthroughs in health and medical research to innovative teaching, industry partnerships and community initiatives, the <\/span>Shaping Australia Awards <span data-contrast=\"auto\">showcase the many ways universities contribute to a stronger, smarter and more prosperous Australia.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entries are invited across the following categories:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Problem solver award<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> &#8211; recognising research that has transformed the lives of Australians for the better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Future builder award<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> &#8211; celebrating individuals or teams equipping students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to succeed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Community champion award<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> &#8211; honouring those who have demonstrated a deep and lasting commitment to their communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submit your nomination by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapingaustraliaawards.com.au\/submissions\">UA website<\/a>. 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