AUSA Club Awards celebrate the clubs, people and ideas that make student life at Adelaide University better.

From outstanding events and creative campaigns to exceptional leadership and the little things that make a club special, these awards recognise the people and clubs creating opportunities, building community and bringing students together.

NOMINATIONS OPEN

Know a club that's gone above and beyond? A Club Executive who's made a huge difference? An event you couldn't stop talking about? Or just something that deserves a bit of recognition? Nominate them for an AUSA Club Award.

Nominations close 30th September 2026


How Nominations work

Anyone can nominate

You don't need to be a Club Executive, a member of the club or even a student to nominate. If you think a club, Club Executive, event, merchandise or marketing campaign deserves recognition, tell us why.

What makes a good nomination?

Don't just tell us that they're great, tell us why. Give us examples, explain what they achieved and, where possible, tell us about the impact they had on students or the wider university community.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AUSA Club Awards Selection Committee. Shortlisted nominees and winners will be selected based on the quality of the nomination and announced at the 2026 Clubs Celebration.

A minimum of three unique nominations is required for an award category to be presented. AUSA reserves the right not to present an award where nominations do not meet the required standard.


Club Award Categories


Club of the Year

Recognising an exceptional club that has made a significant contribution to student life over the past 12 months. This award celebrates clubs that have built a strong community, created meaningful opportunities for students, delivered engaging activities and demonstrated a clear commitment to their club's purpose.

We’re looking for: strong member engagement, great events and activities, effective leadership, consistency throughout the year and a positive impact on the Adelaide University community.

Prize Pool

  • $500 for the club
  • Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
  • Trophy
  • Award pins for Club Executives
  • Certificate of Award for Club Executives

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Club Executive of the Year

Recognising an outstanding student leader who has gone above and beyond for their club and its members. This award celebrates a Club Executive who has demonstrated initiative, commitment, leadership and a genuine desire to make their club a better place.

We’re looking for: leadership, initiative, reliability, contribution to the club and the ability to bring people together.

Prize Pool

  • $500 cash prize
  • Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
  • Trophy
  • Award pin
  • Certificate of Award

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Club Event of the Year

Recognising an outstanding club event or activation that brought students together and delivered an exceptional experience. This award celebrates events that were creative, well-executed and successful in achieving the club's goals.

We’re looking for: creativity, student engagement, planning and execution, effective promotion and a strong overall experience.

Prize Pool

  • $250 for the club
  • Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
  • Trophy
  • Award pin for Club Executives
  • Certificate of Award for Club Executives

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Best Club Merchandise

Recognising a club that has created outstanding merchandise that students actually want to wear, use or collect. Whether it's a clever design, a creative product or a particularly effective fundraising idea, this award celebrates merchandise that represents the club and gets people excited about being part of it.

We’re looking for: creativity, design, usefulness, originality, club identity and impact.

Prize Pool

  • $250 for the club
  • Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
  • Trophy
  • Award pins for Club Executives
  • Certificate of Award for Club Executives

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Best cLUB Marketing

Recognising a club that knows how to get people's attention. This award celebrates creative and effective marketing that helps a club reach students, promote its activities and build a strong identity.

We’re looking for: creativity, consistency, engagement, strong visual identity, effective use of social media and clever ways of reaching students.

Prize pool

  • $250 for the club 
  • Perpetual Shield (kept on Campus)
  • Trophy
  • Certificate of Award for Club Executives
  • Award pins for Club Executives

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Miscellaneous

Not everything worth celebrating fits neatly into an award category.

Maybe your club has the most impressive group chat. Maybe you've mastered the art of the last-minute event. Maybe your club has the best mascot. Maybe your committee has survived something that should probably have ended the club altogether.

Miscellaneous Awards celebrate the weird, wonderful, unexpected and downright impressive things that make AUSA clubs unique.

Prize pool

  • Trophy 
  • Certificate of Award for Club Executives
  • Award pins for Club Executives

Eligibility

  • All clubs and club executives are eligible for a miscellaneous award

Selection Process

  • There is no criteria, just make your case. The Awards Selection Committee will select awards based on the reasoning in the nomination.
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2026 clubs celebration

Here's what you need to know:

  • Monday 19 October, 7:00 PM - 11 PM
  • Adelaide Oval
  • Tickets coming soon