Many of our young alumni have achieved great things in a wide array of arenas and within diverse aspects of many different communities. These young alumni are true trailblazers who challenge the status quo to make a better future for all of us. The 20Twenties awards celebrate and acknowledge their achievements.
Key Dates
- Friday, 17 October, 5:00pm - nominations close
- October– Recipients notified
- November – Recipients announced
Nominations for 2025
Do you know a young alumnus or alumna who has made a positive impact in their community?
Find out how to make a nomination here
20Twenties Young Alumni Awards 2024
Read about the recipients of the 20Twenties Young Alumni Awards for 2024
Q&A with recipients
Fiona Seal’s career trajectory has been stratospheric. After graduating with Classics and Law degrees at Otago in 2020, she went on to gain her Master of Laws with Distinction in 2022.
Sean graduated with a BA in Politics in 2023 and has gained international recognition for his advocacy work and research on accessibility.
It’s been a busy few years for Susie McKenzie, who completed her Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Economics, in 2016 and in the same year was awarded the University of Otago Scholarship in Science, and the Student Leadership Award.
20Twenties Young Alumni Awards 2023
building a career path from student advocacy
building science start-ups to help save the planet
combining a career in finance with service to the community
serving the community at heart of social work career
Geography a springboard into international development work
Honouring Pacific values in storytelling
