CQUniCares Academic Prizes

Awarded annually^, CQUniCares academic prizes recognise and celebrate the academic achievements of CQUniversity students.

Made possible through generous donations made by individuals and organisations, academic prizes are designed to encourage and recognise academic excellence.

Receiving an academic prize not only looks good on your resume and social media but may open the door to more benefits and opportunities, including industry contacts.

^As academic prizes are awarded annually following the release of results for all terms, individual prize criteria and the prize itself are subject to change without notice. Likewise, this could mean students are recognised in the following year, potentially after they have concluded their studies at CQUniversity.

Discover prizes awarded in 2024

School of Access Education

Gladstone Regional Council STEPS Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Gladstone region CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) graduate who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in their first year of any Undergraduate degree.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Lucy Giardina

Rockhampton Men's Shed Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a male, mature aged Rockhampton region (4700 – 4706, 4710 – 4711, 4714) student graduating from CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS).
Prize: AU$500.00 CQUniversity Bookshop Voucher (split)
Proudly supported by Rockhampton Men's Shed Inc. 
Current recipient: Philip Stappers

Zonta Club of Bundaberg Inc. STEPS Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, Bundaberg region CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) graduate who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in their first year of any undergraduate degree.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Bundaberg Inc.
Current recipient: Cassandra Holder

Zonta Club of Mackay STEPS Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, Mackay region Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) graduate who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in their first year of any undergraduate degree.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Mackay Inc.
Current recipient: Brooke Mifsud

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc. STEPS Award

Criteria: Awarded to a female, mature aged (over 25 years) Rockhampton region student graduating from CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Chloe Panchak

College of Business

Australian Property Institute Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CF56 Bachelor of Property student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: Complimentary MAPI Membership (valued at AU$400.00) and access to the Practical Valuation Training Program (valued at up to AU$1,725.00)
Proudly supported by the Australian Property Institute.
Current recipient: To be confirmed

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating Central Queensland region CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting or CQ91 Bachelor of Accounting/ Bachelor of Business student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) during the entire duration of the course. 
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Current recipient: Susan Mackenzie

Connole Carlisle Chartered Accountants Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Mackay region CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Connole Carlisle Chartered Accountants.
Current recipient: Amelia Tatnell

DGZ Chartered Accountants Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Bundaberg region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ACCT11059 Accounting, Learning and Online Communication.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by DGZ Chartered Accountants.
Current recipient: Jared Silcox

Evans Edwards Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: LAWS19032 Company & Association Law, ACCT19066 Accounting Systems and Assurance and ACCT19061 Advanced Financial Accounting.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by Evans Edwards and Associates.
Current recipient: Hailey Amedee

Gladstone Ports Corporation Bachelor of Accounting Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Bundaberg (4670), Gladstone (4680), or Rockhampton (4700, 4701, 4702) CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipient: Hailey Amedee

Gladstone Ports Corporation Bachelor of Business Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Bundaberg (4670), Gladstone (4680), or Rockhampton (4700, 4701, 4702) CL86 Bachelor of Business student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipient: Ryan Packenham

Herron Todd White Commercial Property Valuations Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the regional Queensland student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: PROP19003 Advanced Property Valuation, PROP12002 Property Rights and Law and PROP19001 Statutory Valuations.
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by Herron Todd White (RQ) Pty Ltd.
Current recipient: David Button

Herron Todd White Rural Property Valuations Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the regional Queensland student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: PROP19004 Rural Property Valuation and FINC19014 Property Investment Finance.
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by Herron Todd White (RQ) Pty Ltd.
Current recipients: Richard Bianchi and Kim Turner

John Carkeek Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the postgraduate student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: MGMT20133 International Business, Strategy and Corporate Transformation.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of John Carkeek.
Current recipient: Cameron Tappin

Shelley Gregory Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business student who has demonstrated a positive attitude to their studies and has made a valuable contribution to the overall learning environment.
Prize: AU$100.00 CQUniversity Bookshop Voucher.
In memory of Shelley Gregory.
Current recipient: Chloe Hutchinson

UniSuper Financial Plan Construction Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by UniSuper.
Current recipient: Chantal Sullivan

UniSuper Retirement and Superannuation Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation. 
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by UniSuper.
Current recipient: Susan Mackenzie

Valuers Registration Board of Queensland Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the CF56 Bachelor of Property or CL52 Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Property student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: PROP11001 Property Valuation.
Prize: AU$1,000.00 and access to a Mentoring Session with the Board.
Proudly supported by the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland.
Current recipient: Jordan Cooke

Whitson Dawson First Year Accounting Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Mackay region CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Whitson Dawson CPA.
Current recipient: Amelia Tatnell

Whitson Dawson Second Year Accounting Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Mackay region CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Whitson Dawson CPA.
Current recipient: Aasta Daley

College of Law, Criminology and Justice

Evans Edwards Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: LAWS19032 Company & Association Law, ACCT19066 Accounting Systems and Assurance and ACCT19061 Advanced Financial Accounting.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by Evans Edwards and Associates.
Current recipient: Hailey Amedee

Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland Academic Prize in Family Law

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: LAWS13011 Family Law.
Prize: $AU1,000.00
Proudly supported by Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland.
Current recipient: Simone Titmarsh

HHH Partners Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Emerald (4720) or Rockhampton (4700, 4701, 4702) student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in at least of the two units: LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A or LAWS19034 Taxation Law and Practice B. 
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by HHH Partners Chartered Accountants.
Current recipients: Richard Bianchi and Sarah Mccullagh

Inspire Accounting Rising Tax Star Prize - LAWS19033

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region LAWS19033 Taxation and Law Practice A student who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by Inspire Accounting and Business Services.
Current recipient: Tony Doolan

Inspire Accounting Rising Tax Super Star Prize - LAWS19034

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region LAWS19034 Taxation and Law Practice B student who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by Inspire Accounting and Business Services.
Current recipient: Susan Mackenzie

Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: LAWS19032 Company & Association Law.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors.
Current recipient: Tony Doolan

College of Arts

Barbara Allen Memorial Encouragement Award

Criteria: Awarded to a Mackay region CG51 Bachelor of Music Instrumental student who has successfully completed first year and is deserving of encouragement.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Conservatorium Friends.
Current recipient: Ryan Whelan

Dr Val Vallis Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating Gladstone region CA10 Bachelor of Arts student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Dr Val Vallis.
Current recipient: Not awarded in 2024

Friends of the Conservatorium Prize for Academic Excellence

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Mackay region CG72 Bachelor of Theatre or CG51 Bachelor of Music student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Conservatorium Friends.
Current recipient: Cristina Taylor-Brell

Helene Jones Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CG51 Bachelor of Music student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Helene Jones.
Current recipient: Cristina Taylor-Brell

Paul Tabone Prize - Most Promising Voice for Musical Theatre

Criteria: Awarded to the CG72 Bachelor of Theatre student with the most promising voice for Musical Theatre.
Prize: AU$1,000.00 + 2 Classical Vocal Coaching Lessons + one year mentorship by Mr Paul Tabone toward a professional career in Musical Theatre. 
Proudly supported by Mr. Paul Tabone.
Current recipient: To be confirmed

Peter Saide Memorial Encouragement Award

Criteria: Awarded to a Mackay region CG72 Bachelor of Theatre or CG51 Bachelor of Music student who has successfully completed first year and is deserving of encouragement.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Conservatorium Friends.
Current recipient: Eve Pratt

Rockhampton Community Service Club Digital Media Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC24 Bachelor of Digital Media student who achieves the best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Rockhampton Community Service Club.
Current recipient: Thomas Rynne

Rotary Club of Mackay Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CG51 Bachelor of Music student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rotary Club of Mackay.
Current recipient: Tracy Vaughan

College of Education

Australian Literacy Educators Association Mackay Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: EDCU12043 English - Teaching Language Use in Context.
Prize: Two years complementary ALEA membership and a literacy resources pack
Proudly supported by the Australian Literacy Educators Association Mackay.
Current recipient: Kelly Leonard

Australian Literacy Educators Association Rockhampton Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: EDCU12043 English - Teaching Language Use in Context.
Prize: AU$100.00 book voucher or books to that value plus Two Year Basic Individual Membership to the Australian Literacy Educators Association valued at AU$250.00.
Proudly supported by the Australian Literacy Educators Association Rockhampton.
Current recipient: Olivia Sherry

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, Religious Education Postgraduate Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CV76 Graduate Certificate in Religious Education student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) during the whole duration of course (one or several academic years).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.
Current recipient: Chloe Savelli

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, Religious Education Undergraduate Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: RELG13001 Contemporary Meanings and Religious Texts, EDCU13021 Teaching Religious Education in a Catholic School , EDFE13034 Internship – Engagement with Catholic School Communities, EDFE12044 Professional Practice 3 - The Catholic School Placement; completed over a maximum of two academic years.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.
Current recipient: Eliza Langdon

Central Highlands Regional Council Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Emerald region CC14 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), CC12 Bachelor of Education (Primary) or CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) student who receives the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$200.00
Proudly supported by Central Highlands Regional Council.
Current recipient: Esther Jansen

Fred Helsdon Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CC12 Bachelor of Education (Primary) student who achieves best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$250.00
In memory of Fred Helsdon.
Current recipient: Meg Lanson

Primary English Teaching Association Australia Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: EDCU13019 English - Teaching Reading.
Prize: 12 months of their membership (which can start any month of the year and valued at AU$130.00), recipients will receive:

  • 4 brand new publications as ePubs
  • 4 PETAA Papers digital
  • Online access to member-only resources (single user only)
  • 30% discount on purchase of PETAA titles + postage
  • 35% discount on professional learning registrations
  • 10% discount on conference registration
  • enewsletters and exclusive member offers
  • Live member exclusive webinars

Proudly supported by the Primary English Teaching Association.
Current recipient: Jackalyn Hankin

Professor Mike Horsley Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a Sunshine Coast student, based on their assessment submission for the unit: EDED12448 Service Learning - Contexts and Communities. If no eligible student is identified, the criteria can be extended to include students from the wider South East Queensland region.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Professor Mike Horsley.
Current recipient: Stephanie Thatcher

Professor William Blayney Home Economics Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Home Economics and Hospitality Minor and Trade Entry student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) during the whole duration of course.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Professor William Blayney.
Current recipient: Kayla Sanderson

College of Engineering and Aviation

Andrew Cataldo Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
In memory of Andrew Cataldo.
Current recipients: Nicholas Williams and Daniel Hadlow

Australian Steel Institute Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEC13015 Steel and Timber Design.
Prize: PDF Award Certificate and Voucher for a choice of one or more ASI eLearning courses (up to the combined total value of AU$500.00 - ASI Member Prices). The e-Learning course voucher is non-transferable and will expire 6 months after the date it is issued by ASI to the winning recipient. The range of e-Learning courses can be accessed at the Australian Steel Institute website.
Proudly supported by Australian Steel Institute.
Current recipient: Hope Finn

Bruce Hiskens Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Gladstone region CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Bruce Hiskens.
Current recipient: Logan Crosby

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Engineering Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) who achieves the best results (highest GPA) across any year of study.
Prize: AU$2,000.00
Proudly supported by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.
Current recipient: Jonathon Brears

David McPherson Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: ENEE13018 Analogue Electronics, ENEE13020 Digital Electronics , ENEE13021 Power System Analysis and Design and ENEE14006 Embedded Microcontrollers.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of David McPherson.
Current recipient: Henry Burgess

EESA Queensland Award

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) student proceeding into their third year who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00 + one year student membership of EESA.
Proudly supported by Electric Energy Society of Australia.
Current recipient: Nathan Connellan

Gholam Sinai Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (measured by GPA) in the unit: BLAR13054 Complex Construction.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Gholam Sinai. Mr Gholam Sinai (1921 – 2015) was a builder, construction manager and business owner in Iran. His business constructed both residential and commercial buildings. Mr Sinai was particularly renowned for his design and construction of large, complex houses with grand formal living spaces. This prize is in memory of Mr Sinai’s work in civil construction, his leadership skills, and his dedication to excellence and selfless service to his community.
Current recipients: Darren Bamford and Kyle Boyle

Gladstone Regional Council STEM Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Gladstone region, higher education Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Joe Charlton

Institution of Engineering and Technology Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical major) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Current recipient: Lucas Johnston

Institution of Structural Engineers Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENAC12002 Steel and Concrete Design.
Prize: AU$250.00 CQUniversity Bookshop Voucher + Parchment Certificate
Proudly supported by the Institution of Structural Engineers.
Current recipient:  Kym Kennedy

Integral Engineering Stress Analysis Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEC12012 Stress Analysis. 
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Integral Engineering.
Current recipient: Michael Durie

Integral Engineering Women in Engineering Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating female CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering or CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) Civil Engineering student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Integral Engineering.
Current recipient: Alexis Williams

Mark G Pedder Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: ENEM12010 Engineering Dynamics and ENEM12006 Fluid Mechanics.
Prize: AU$100.00
In memory of Mark G Pedder.
Current recipient: Reece Williams

May Engert (nee Vaughan) Encouragement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, first year student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: MATH11246 Essentials of Applied Mathematics or MATH11160 Technology Mathematics.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rev. Ann and Dr Michael Hewson in memory of Mrs May Engert (nee Vaughan).
Current recipient: Eliza Crossley

May Engert (nee Vaughan) Mathematics Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the female, second-year student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the units: MATH13218 Advanced Applications of Mathematics or MATH12223 Calculus A or MATH12224 Calculus B or MATH12225 Applied Computational Modelling or MATH12226Algebra 2 or MATH12227 Geometry.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rev. Ann and Dr Michael Hewson in memory of Mrs May Engert (nee Vaughan).
Current recipient: Elizabeth Turner

May Engert (nee Vaughan) First Nations Science and Environment Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Indigenous CA42 Bachelor of Environmental Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) across any year.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rev. Ann and Dr Michael Hewson in memory of Mrs May Engert (nee Vaughan).
Current recipient: Heavan-Angel Reardon

Nabil Noorgostar Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (measured by GPA) in the unit: ENEM13015 Design of Machine Elements.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Nabil Noorgostar. Mr Nabil Noorgostar (1930 - 2020) was a mechanical engineer, university lecturer, architect, and construction manager with broad international experience. He had a distinguished career of more than twenty years as a mechanical engineer with the National Iranian Oil Company. This prize is in memory of Mr Noorgostar’s work as an engineer and his commitment to education and the pursuit of knowledge.
Current recipient: Louis Mckenna

Prospectors Earth Sciences Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENAR12016 Earth Science.
Prize: Geology Student Starter Pack (valued at AU$250.00). Pack includes a pick, double magnifier, compass, field book and pen.
Proudly supported by Prospectors Earth Sciences.
Current recipient: Jonathan Garnaut

Rockhampton Regional Council Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil) who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rockhampton Regional Council.
Current recipient: Brodie Dahms

Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEC13016 Concrete Technology and Design.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia.
Current recipient: Hope Finn

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc. Engineering Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, first year Rockhampton region CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Adele Shaw

College of Information and Communication Technology

Australian Computer Society Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology or CG99 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) on-campus Queensland student who achieves the best results (highest GPA)
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the Australian Computer Society.
Current recipient: Sera Jeong

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc. Information Technology Encouragement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, first year Rockhampton region CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology or CG99 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) who achieves the best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: $500.00
Proudly supported by the Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Cassie Smith

College of Project Management, Built Environment, Asset and Maintenance Management

Bruce Hiskens Memorial Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC20 Graduate Diploma of Asset and Maintenance Management student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Bruce Hiskens.
Current recipient: Jeffrey Brockhurst

College of Clinical Sciences

ASA Academic Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CG91 Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: Complimentary ASA Ordinary Membership (including insurance) for one year (valued at $842.00).
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Megan Jenkinson

ASA Clinical Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CG91 Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography student who demonstrated the highest standards in sonography scanning capability. The prize winner will be the student with the highest composite score calculated on the basis of his/her scores achieved through:

  • Year 2 abdomen scanning completed in unit MEDS12004 Sonographic Skills Development 1 - worth 20% weighting of overall score.
  • Year 3 carotid scanning completed in unit MEDS13002 Sonographic Skills Development 2 - worth 30% weighting of overall score.
  • Year 4 Clinical Competency OSCE scores in unit MEDS20017 Medical Sonography Clinical Unit 4 - worth 50% of overall score.

Prize: Complimentary full registration to ASA Annual International Conference.
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Lilli Krapljanov

ESA Medical Sonography Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female CG91 Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) whilst living and studying in the Mackay region.  
Prize: AU$1,000.00 
Proudly supported by ESA Alpha Rho Branch Inc.
Current recipient: Erica Price

College of Health Sciences

ADAQ Rockhampton Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who has achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL12006 Oral Health Clinical Practice 2.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Australian Dental Association of Queensland.
Current recipient: Jasmin Dwyer

A-Dec Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL11001 Introduction to Oral Health Therapy.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by A-Dec.
Current recipient: Ceinwen Cupitt

Australian Chiropractors Association Academic Excellence Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB77 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) during their graduating year.
Prize: AU$500.00 + Crystal/glass award valued at AU$50.00.
Proudly supported by the Australian Chiropractors Association.
Current recipient: Ting-Chun (Vikki) Huang

Australian Chiropractors Association Graduate of the Year Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC71 Master of Clinical Chiropractic student who has demonstrated the highest performance in the three areas of leadership, academic and clinical excellence during the two years of the Master course.
Prize: AU$1,000.00 + First Year Membership of the ACA valued at AU$363.00 and a crystal/glass award valued at AU$50.00.
Proudly supported by the Australian Chiropractors Association.
Current recipient: Daniel Humphreys

Chiropractic Australia Undergraduate Clinical Skills Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB77 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) student who achieves best results (highest GPA) in Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 1 (CHIR11001), Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 2 (CHIR11003), Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 3 (CHIR12005), Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 4 (CHIR12006), Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 5 (CHIR13013) and Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 6 (CHIR13014), and who is selected by the lecturers.
Prize: AU$500.00 + 18 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$250.00) and 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$250.00) and a framed certificate.
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.
Current recipient: Yoojung Hwang

Chiropractic Australia Prize for Research

Criteria: Awarded to the fifth year CC71 Master of Clinical Chiropractic student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in Research.
Prize: AU$500.00 + 18 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$250.00) and 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$250.00) and a framed certificate.
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.
Current recipient: Han-Hao Chang

Colgate Oral Care Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL12001 Oral Disease Prevention and Management.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Colgate-Palmolive.
Current recipient: Samantha Whitelaw

ESA Medical Imaging Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female CG92 Bachelor of Medical Imaging student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) whilst living and studying in the Mackay region.
Prize: AU$1,000.00 
Proudly supported by ESA Alpha Rho Branch Inc.
Current recipient: Ilona Hutchinson

Kelly Nettle Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ESSC12001 Exercise and Sport Physiology.
Prize: AU$850.00
In memory of Kelly Nettle.
Current recipient: Brenden Motley

Kennedy Chiropractic Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the CC71 Master of Clinical Chiropractic student across all Queensland campuses who is identified as the best student intern.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Dr. Tracy Kennedy-Shanks.
Current recipient: Amy Bushell

Medical Indemnity Protection Society Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CB29 Bachelor of Oral Health student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL12004 Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pharmacology.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Medical Indemnity Protection Society.
Current recipient: Samantha Whitelaw

OneDental Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CB29 Bachelor of Oral Health student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: A set of scalers in a stainless steel cassette.
Proudly supported by OneDental.
Current recipient: To be confirmed

Rockhampton and District Area Committee for Sport and Recreation Tourism Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Rockhampton Region CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences student who achieves the best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Rockhampton and District Area Committee for Sport and Recreation.
Current recipient: Nicholas Stuart

Rockhampton Community Service Club Exercise and Sport Science Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating Rockhampton region CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Rockhampton Community Service Club.
Current recipient: Keanu Robert Sarcia

Shirley Hopkins Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Central Queensland region CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$300.00
Proudly supported by Miss Shirley Hopkins.
Current recipient: Eve Weight

Speech Pathology Australia Award

Criteria: Awarded to the fourth year CB87 Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) who has distinguished themselves during Term 1 through outstanding academic excellence in research and/or excellent clinical achievements.
Prize: Free SPA membership for the first year post graduation.
Proudly supported by Speech Pathology Australia.
Current recipient: Chloe Snow

College of Science and Sustainability

Ag Institute of Australia Queensland Division Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the CV85 Bachelor of Agriculture Queensland based final year student who achieves the best result (highest cumulative GPA) at the completion of their degree. 
Prize: AU$500.00 + One year membership of the Ag Institute Australia + a mounted and inscribed AIA medal valued at AU$135.00.
Proudly supported by the Ag Institute Australia, Queensland Division.
Current recipient: Abigail Johnson

Australasian College of Paramedicine First Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student or CM40 Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.
Current recipient: Hanna Johansson

Australasian College of Paramedicine Second Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science or CM40 Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.
Current recipient: Nathan Burkitt

Australasian College of Paramedicine Third Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science or CM40 Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.
Current recipient: Nathan Gittins

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Environmental Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region CA42 Bachelor of Environmental Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in any year of study.
Prize:AU$2,000.00
Proudly supported by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.
Current recipient: Jayden Mcclelland

Frank Evans Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CQ26 Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Frank Evans.
Current recipient: Robyn Dent

Gladstone Ports Corporation Bachelor of Environmental Science Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Bundaberg (4670), Gladstone (4680) or Rockhampton (4700, 4701, 4702) CA42 Bachelor of Environmental Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipient: Carys Hanning

Gladstone Regional Council STEM Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Gladstone region, higher education Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Joe Charlton

Keith M Harrower Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first or second year student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: MBIO19012 Microbiology.
Prize: One textbook required for Term 2 studies up to the value of AU$200.00 with memorial script inserted into book cover.
In memory of Keith M Harrower.
Current recipient: Siddharth Bambah

Native Plants Queensland (Rockhampton Branch) Award

Criteria: Awarded to the Queensland student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: BOTN19001 Australian Botany.
Prize: AU$440.00
Proudly supported by Native Plants Queensland (Rockhampton Branch).
Current recipient: Harrison Schiavon

Queensland Country Women’s Association Capricornia Division Agriculture Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Gladstone or Rockhampton region CV85 Bachelor of Agriculture student who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$750.00
Proudly supported by the Queensland Country Women's Association, Capricornia Division.
Current recipient: Lachlan Balmain

Queensland Country Women’s Association Capricornia Division Paramedicine Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Gladstone or Rockhampton region CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science or CM40 Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management who achieves the best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$750.00
Proudly supported by the Queensland Country Women's Association, Capricornia Division.
Current recipient: Mikaeli Perry

Thozet Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: EVST13015 Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation.
Prize: AU$440.00
Proudly supported by Dr Phillip Esdale.
Current recipient: Abigail Johnson

University of the Third Age Rockhampton Second Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Rockhampton region CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the University of the Third Age, Rockhampton.
Current recipient: Deklan Bulder

University of the Third Age Rockhampton Third Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Rockhampton region CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by the University of the Third Age, Rockhampton.
Current recipient: Karl Malmros

College of Nursing and Midwifery

Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses - Joy Croker Centaur Silver Medal

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CL91 Bachelor of Nursing student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in their final year.
Prize: Joy Croker Centaur Silver Medal and 12 months free membership to the Fund. 
Proudly supported by Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses.
Current recipient: Jodie Field

Mediserve Indigenous Nursing Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Indigenous CL91 Bachelor of Nursing student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) across any year.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Mediserve Nursing Agency.
Current recipients: To be confirmed

Zonta Club of Gladstone Inc. Social Work Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female Bachelor of Social Work (CL71) student residing in the Gladstone region who has successfully completed first year and is deserving of encouragement.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Gladstone Inc.
Current recipient: Madeleine Davis

College of Social Work and Community Services

CatholicCare Central Queensland Gladstone Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Gladstone based CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.
Current recipient: To be confirmed

CatholicCare Central Queensland Mackay Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Mackay based CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.
Current recipient: Naomi Camilleri

CatholicCare Central Queensland Rockhampton Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Rockhampton based CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.
Current recipient: Chynna Dedman

Rockhampton Community Service Club Australian Identity Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: SOCL11055 Sociology of Australian Society.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Rockhampton Community Service Club.
Current recipient: Rebecca Beetham

School of Trades

Tropical Coast Plumbing Third-Year Plumbing Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third-year CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the plumbing profession (as determined by the Head of Course).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Tropical Coast Plumbing
Current recipients: Billy Doggen

Non-discipline aligned

Paul Andersen FAPEx First Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Rockhampton region Bachelor student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Mr. Paul Andersen.
Current recipients: Kacee Brodie, Ceinwen Cupitt and Charlotte Head

Paul Andersen FAPEx Second Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Rockhampton region Bachelor student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Mr. Paul Andersen.
Current recipient: Katherine Thomas

Paul Andersen FAPEx Third Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Rockhampton region Bachelor student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Mr. Paul Andersen.
Current recipients: Dylan Bertucci and Jay Warcon

Paul Andersen FAPEx Fourth Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the fourth year Rockhampton region Bachelor student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Mr. Paul Andersen.
Current recipient: Chloe Coombe

Paul Andersen FAPEx Research Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Research Higher Degree student who achieves the highest result for their thesis in the academic year.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Mr. Paul Andersen.
Current recipient: Wendy Newton

Multi-discipline aligned 

IMPACT Community Services Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Wide Bay Burnett region CC59 Bachelor of Public Health (Specialisation), CL91 Bachelor of Nursing, CL71 Bachelor of Social Work or CC43 Bachelor of Psychological Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by IMPACT Community Services.
Current recipient: Natalie Foyle

Regional Housing Limited – Lou Gatti Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Cairns, Wide Bay Burnett (including Gympie), Emerald or Central Highlands region CL71 Bachelor of Social Work or CC48 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) student who has produced a high standard of work and has gone above and beyond their learning expectations to help their community, whilst completing the unit: SOWK13011 Community Practice.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Regional Housing Limited.
Current recipient: Andrea Tutton-Clyne

Frequently Asked Questions

Further information relating to the process in which CQUniCares Academic Prizes are awarded can be found in the CQUniCares Academic Prizes Procedure.

Typically, CQUniCares Academic Prize offers are made in June. As offers are made for study in the previous academic calendar year (Term 1, 2 and 3), you may be notified after you have graduated from CQUniversity. 

Please refer to your official offer email. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Scholarships Team on 13 27 86 or +61 7 4930 9000 (outside of Australia). 

If you are experiencing issues accepting your CQUniCares Academic Prize, please contact the Student Scholarships Team on 13 27 86 or +61 7 4930 9000 (outside of Australia). 

If you have questions regarding the donor of your CQUniCares Academic Prize, you can contact the Advancement Services and Philanthropy Teams by emailing ourpartners@cqu.edu.au

We anticipate that all CQUniCares Academic Prize monetary payments will be issued to your nominated bank account by early September. To ensure a smooth process, please ensure you check your bank details are correct in MyCQU prior to accepting by the due date.  

Following acceptance, your details will be shared with the donor of your CQUniCares Academic Prize – who will issue your prize. We anticipate you will receive your prize by early September. To ensure a smooth process, please ensure you check your details are up to date in MyCQU prior to accepting. 

By early August, you will receive an invitation to accept your CQUniCares Academic Prize digital badge. Hosted on Credly, digital badges are unique to the prize you have been awarded. Watch this short YouTube video to find out more.

Once you’ve received your digital badge, we encourage you to share widely with friends, family, and your supporters. You can also display your badge on LinkedIn, and in digital resumes and portfolios to showcase your achievements to current and potential employers, and industry networks. 

If you would like to discuss your philanthropic interests and how you can recognise and reward academic excellence through the CQUniCares Academic Prize program, please contact the Philanthropy Team on +61 7 4923 2875 or email ourpartners@cqu.edu.au