Nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Alumna Awards are now closed.
If you know a Gen alumna who has made a meaningful impact in their community and would be an inspiring role model for Gen girls today, we invite you to submit a nomination by completing the form below.
Selection Criteria
- Provide a personal overview of your Nominee (including passions, hobbies, qualities, family Life, experiences)
- Demonstrate a love of learning and career success in their chosen field.
- Exemplifies the qualities of an admirable and inspiring role model for Gen girls today.
2026Â Outstanding Alumna Award Recipient
Ann Rennie
Class of 1975
º«Å®Ðã FCJ College is proud to name Ann Rennie as a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Alumna Award which honours past Gen Girls who embody the º«Å®Ðã values, demonstrate a lifelong love of learning, and dedicate themselves to the service of others.
Why Ann was Chosen
Embodiment of the Gen Spirit: Ann is a living testament to what it means to be a “Gen Girl”, carrying the spirit, values, and sense of community throughout her life. Past students consistently speak of her kindness, wisdom and rich subject knowledge, a testament to her lasting impact.
Faith & Spirituality: Ann exemplifies deep spirituality and lived Christian values. Her ongoing devotion to her faith is further reflected in her long standing role as a faithful Companion in Mission and trusted friend to the FCJ Sisters.
Accomplished Author & Communicator: A gifted writer, podcaster, and published author Ann uses the written word to educate, uplift, and inspire. Her insightful commentary has been published across prominent national platforms, including The Age and The Australian.
Championing the Teaching Profession: Through a lifelong commitment to education, Ann demonstrates teaching’s transformative power. As her nominator fittingly observed: “In the world of education, the most important and sometimes overlooked person is the teacher.”
Ann’s remarkable career, deep faith, and unwavering dedication serve as an inspiring benchmark for all young women.
Previous recipients
The recipients in previous years have received the award for their contributions as detailed below:
- 1995: Dr Suzanne Crowe (1967), Medical Research
- 1996: Dr Patricia Desmond (1974), Medicine
- 1997: Miss Catherine Santamaria (1962), Public Service and Public Policy
- 1998: Dr Jane Connor (Posthumous Award) (1986), Medicine
- 1999: Ms Gabrielle Trainor (1973), Governance and Communications
- 2000: Ms Margaret Easterbrook (1981), Journalism
- 2001: Sr Barbara Brown-Graham fcJ (1963), Education and the FCJ Society
- 2002: Ms Jacinta Heffey (1965), Law
- 2003: Dr Brenda Niall AO (1948), Literature
- 2004: Professor Marie Emmitt (1963), Education
- 2005: Miss Julie Chamberlin (1952), Education
- 2006: Ms Angela Cannon (1982), Law
- 2007: Ms Melinda Crean (1986), Music and the Arts
- 2008: Mrs Kerry Stone (1965), Social Action
- 2009: Ms Sally Isaac (Posthumous Award) (1990), Local Government
- 2010: Dr Anita Clarke (1982), Medicine
- 2011: Dr Judith Paphazy (1958), Psychology
- 2012: Mrs Fiona Scanlan (1978), Fashion Design
- 2013: Dr Bernadette Tobin (1963), Bioethics
- 2014: Sr Maryrose Dennehy fcJ (1949), Education and the FCJ Society
- 2014: Chloe McCardel (2002), Marathon Swimming and charity work
- 2015: Janet DeNeefe (1976), Contribution to the Indonesian Community and Tourism
- 2016: Jane Kennedy (1982), Media, Film and Television
- 2017: Dr Sarah McNab (1995), MedicineÂ
- 2018: Julia Zaetta (1969), Media
- 2019: Rebecca Daniher (2008), Spokesperson for FightMND
- 2020: Mary Hiscock (1955), Law
- 2021: Libby Murphy (1987), Public Service
- 2022: Dr Philomene Joshua Tenni (1948), Philanthropy | Founder of Caroline Chisholm Society
- 2023: Prof Felicity Baker (1988), Music Therapy
- 2024. Dr Eleanor Flynn (1965), Medical Education, Palliative Care & Theology
- 2025: Margie Reid (1996), CEO of Thinkerbell, Advertising
- 2026: Ann Rennie (1975), Educator and Author
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