A pioneering sports scientist and an eminent Indigenous leader are among the seven high achievers recognised at this year’s University of the Sunshine Coast’s alumni awards.
Dr Danielle Doyle, who works with Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic swimmers, and Dr Hope O’Chin, an educator, artist and author, received UniSC’s Outstanding Alumni Awards for 2025.
Jody-Sherie Godfrey, whose work supports the Stolen Generations, and Carly Forrest, who helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led businesses, were recipients of the First Nations Award.
Health worker Luke Snabaitis won the Local Impact Award, digital innovator Aastha Giri took home the International Award and family lawyer Jessica Popple was named the Rising Star.
UniSC Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement) Alex Elibank Murray said it was a privilege to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the University’s graduated students.
“We are extremely proud of our alumni and the impact that they have locally, nationally and globally,” she said.
