Congratulations to the 2025 Swinburne Alumni Impact Awards winners

Meet the winners

Heidi Sick – Innovative Planet Impact Award

This award is for a Swinburne alum whose exceptional endeavour has resulted in significant impact in environmental sustainability. 

Heidi Sick is a recognised leader in Australia’s clean energy transition. She currently leads the Energy and Environment business at AECOM where she guides a team to deliver projects that will drive Australia and New Zealand’s transition to a net-zero future. 

Chris Peters – Technology Innovation Impact Award

This award is for a Swinburne alum who has made significant impact through technology and entrepreneurial innovation. 

Chris Peters is an industrial designer and co-founder of Quad Lock – a smartphone-mounting system he launched on Kickstarter in 2011 with business partner Rob Ward. Under Chris’ leadership, Quad Lock has evolved into a global brand now selling in over 100 countries.

Selba-Gondoza Luka OAM – George and Ethel Swinburne Impact Award

This award is for a Swinburne alum who has demonstrated Swinburne’s passion for providing opportunities for all, irrespective of wealth, privilege, age, gender or race. 

Selba-Gondoza Luka is the Founder and CEO of Afri-Aus Care Inc., a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health and community support to African and culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Victoria.

Trinity Ross – Emerging Leader Impact Award

This award is for a Swinburne alum in the early stages of their career who has shown exceptional promise, leadership and impact across technology, entrepreneurial change or as a local and global citizen. 

Trinity Ross is the founder of Superthink, a global creative agency, where she leads international teams in developing purpose-driven campaigns aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Meet the finalists

Eight other finalists were also recognised at the awards ceremony for their outstanding contributions. 

George and Ethel Swinburne Impact Award finalists

Matt Levy OAM  
Matt Levy is an Australian Paralympian, published author and passionate advocate for disability inclusion.

Dr Justin Trounson   
Dr Justin Trounson is the co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology and the Wellbeing and Community Programs Psychologist at Richmond Football Club.  

Innovative Planet Impact Award finalists

Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu  
Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu is the founder and Managing Director of Little Green Panda, an award-winning startup with a mission to eliminate single-use plastics through home-compostable alternatives like straws, cups and cutlery.

Darrell Nadeng Dominic  
Darrell Nadeng Dominic is a Malaysian biotechnology professional and Director of PhytoTech Group where he champions environmental stewardship and nature-based solutions. 

Emerging Leader Impact Award finalists 

Bianca Stern   
Bianca Stern is the Head of Impact and a founding member of All Things Equal, a Melbourne-based social enterprise empowering people with disability through award-wage employment, purposeful training, and pathways to rewarding careers in hospitality. 

Isaac Jeffries    
Isaac Jeffries is the co-founder of Press Play Ventures, a launchpad designed to help women in tech take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. 

Technology Innovation Impact Award finalists 

Josh Simons   
Josh Simons is the CEO of Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, Vinyl Group, which builds tech solutions that connect music creators, fans and brands in new ways. 

Arun Chittilappilly  
Arun Chittilappilly is an entrepreneur and the driving force behind Wonderla Parks and Resorts, India's largest amusement park operator. 

Images from the Alumni Impact Awards 2025 can be viewed online.