CASE Asia-Pacific Leadership Award
The CASE Asia-Pacific Leadership Award recognises CASE member institutional heads, presidents, vice-chancellors, chancellors, system heads or other campus chief executive officers for outstanding efforts in promoting and supporting education and institutional advancement.
This award recognises the following contributions from an individual:
- Actively support advancement
- Create a vision and inspire others
- Establish a positive image for their institution while leading it to higher levels of success
- Increase their institution's stature in the community and
- Encourage innovation among employees
New: For the 2020 CASE Asia-Pacific Leadership Award, two categories are established for leaders from higher education and schools respectively.
Nomination for the Leadership Award is closed.

Dr Michael Spence AC
Michael Spence’s outstanding leadership has transformed the physical and economic profile of The University of Sydney as its 25th vice-chancellor. Among his many achievements, he presided over a bold philanthropic campaign (INSPIRED) that raised over AUD$1 billion - the first tertiary institution in Australia to accomplish this successfully.
CASE Asia-Pacific Distinguished Service Award
The CASE Asia-Pacific Distinguished Service Award recognises inspirational advancement professionals whose accomplishments have made a significant and lasting impact on institutional advancement and whose life and character have earned the respect and admiration of fellow colleagues.
This award recognises the following contributions from an individual:
- Leadership in their profession
- Demonstration of best practice and innovation in their profession
- Service to the CASE Asia-Pacific community of practice
Nomination for the Distinguished Service Award is closed.

Bernadette Tsui
Bernadette Tsui is an exemplary leader who has had a transformative effect on The University of Hong Kong since she was appointed the inaugural executive director at HKU Foundation in 1995.