40 Years of Service Award

Purpose

To recognise the contributions of staff who have served the University during the greater part of their career.

The 40-Year Service Award acknowledges the commitment and achievement of staff members who have worked at ANU for at least 40 years.

Eligibility

All active staff members who have worked at the University for at least 40 years respectively as of 31 December in the year of application are eligible. Eligible staff who retire from the University prior to the date of the ceremony can still be considered for a service award in that year.

Nature

For 40 years of service: A commemorative award.

Nomination process

Staff members can be nominated by themselves, colleagues or HR/administrative staff in their area. The People and Culture Division will verify and confirm eligible recipients in cooperation with local area administrative staff.

For 2025, nominations should be in writing and sent to awards@anu.edu.au by no later than 5pm, 5 September 2025.

Nominations should include the following information:

full name, title and position of candidate
university ID number
contact details of staff member
name and contact details of the candidate's supervisor
commencement date of ANU service, and details of periods of service (unless unbroken period).