CQUnicares academic prizes

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: Lisa Sorrensen

Zonta Club of Bundaberg Inc. STEPS Excellence 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: Ellena Krepski

Zonta Club of Bundaberg Inc. STEPS Meritorious Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, Bundaberg region CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) graduate who achieves the second 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: Jessica Hood

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: Tanya Coyne

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: Amy McClelland

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: Madison Hayman

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: Susan Mackenzie

CPA Australia First Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: One (1) ticket provided for access to CPA Australia’s Virtual Congress. The award recipient is eligible to attend CPA Australia’s congress event via virtual access only. The award does not include access to in-person attendance at CPA Australia’s Congress event. Award is valid for 12 months from the date of receiving the award.
Proudly supported by CPA Australia.

Current recipient: Kylie Boni

CPA Australia Second Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: Membership Application Assessment Fee provided for entry eligibility into the CPA Program (valued at $200.00) + payment of one (1) subject of the CPA Program (valued at $1,420.00). Award is valid for 12 months from the date of receiving the award.
Proudly supported by CPA Australia.

Current recipient: Rebecca Kirkpatrick

CPA Australia Third Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: Membership Application Assessment Fee provided for entry eligibility into the CPA Program (valued at $200.00) + payment of one (1) subject of the CPA Program (valued at $1,420.00)
Proudly supported by CPA Australia.

Current recipient: Angela Engelbrecht

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: Joshua Ellis

Evans Edwards and Associates 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: Hayley Mills

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: Stephanie Brammah

Gladstone Ports Corporation Bachelor of Business Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Bundaberg (4670), Gladstone (4680), or Rockhampton (4700, 4701, 4702) CA01 Bachelor of Business or 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: Holly Emslie

Infocus Gladstone

Criteria: Awarded to the Gladstone region student who achieves the best results in the units: FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management, FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation , FINC19019 Insurance Planning, FINC13001 Estate Planning and FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction. The winner will need to have completed at least 3 out of 5 of these units during the CQUniCares Prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Infocus Gladstone.

Current recipient: Roceline De Vera

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: Jessica Healy

Herron Todd White Rural Property Valuations Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the regional Queensland student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: BLAR12057 Commercial Construction and FINC19014 Property Investment Finance.
Prize: $AU500.00
Proudly supported by Herron Todd White (RQ) Pty Ltd.

Current recipient: Britney Callaghan

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 recipient: Ryan Truelson

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: Hazel Caseles

Shelley Gregory Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Rockhampton region BSB30120 Certificate III in Business or BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration 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 + 1 Trophy and engraving on a perpetual trophy displayed at CQUniversity Rockhampton City campus (B Block, Level 2 Foyer).
In memory of Shelley Gregory.

Current recipient: Nakiya Flint-Grey

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: Jennifer Laing

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: Jennifer Laing and Jessica Healy

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: Ben Hogan

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: Susan Mackenzie

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: Rebecca Kirkpatrick

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: Tammy Wray

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: Madonna Tomerini

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: Matthew Romer

Bill Goodchild Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CG51 Bachelor of Music or CG72 Bachelor of Theatre student in the Mackay region and is deserving of encouragement.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Conservatorium Friends.

Current recipient: Jameson Butler

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: Anne Vesco

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: Joel Perkes

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: Jemima Xeros

North Jacklin Motor Group Music Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Mackay region CG51 Bachelor of Music who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by North Jacklin Motor Group.

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$500.00 + A Scholarship (maximum value of AU$1,200.00) to attend, in a city of choice, this year’s “Artists Lab – The ultimate Broadway & West End experience” + 2 Classical Vocal Coaching Sessions + Mentorship by Mr Paul Tabone toward a professional career in Musical Theatre. 
Proudly supported by Mr Paul Tabone.

Current recipient: Jameson Butler

Paul Tabone Runner-up Prize - Most Promising Voice for Musical Theatre

Criteria: Awarded to the CG72 Bachelor of Theatre student with the second most promising voice for Musical Theatre.
Prize: 1 Classical Vocal Coaching Session + Mentorship by Mr Paul Tabone toward a professional career in Musical Theatre.
Proudly supported by Mr Paul Tabone.

Current recipient: Varni Keioskie

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: Varni Keioskie

Porters Prize for Academic Excellence

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CG72 Bachelor of Theatre student who achieves the best results (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Porters Home and Building Centre.

Current recipient: Varni Keioskie

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: Paul Miller and Rose Gray

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: Kellie Webb

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: Jayde Ellingsen

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: Caitlin Rankin and Nikita Sehl

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 One Year Subscription to the Australian Literacy Educators Association valued at AU$85.00
Proudly supported by the Australian Literacy Educators Association Rockhampton.

Current recipient: Eliza Langdon

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: Rachel Silvestri

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$275.00
Proudly supported by Central Highlands Regional Council.

Current recipient: Brendon O’Neill

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: Judith Graham

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), recipients will receive:

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

Proudly supported by the Primary English Teaching Association.

Current recipient: Sina Higgins

Professor Mike Horsley Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a South East Queensland student, based on their assessment submission for the unit: EDED12448 Service Learning - Contexts and Communities.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of Professor Mike Horsley.

Current recipient: Julie Ellem

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 recipient: Michael Jebreen

Aurizon Network Control Systems Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year student studying on campus at CQUniversity Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton campuses who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEE12016 Signals and Systems.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Aurizon Network Pty Ltd.

Current recipient: Cody Morrison

Aurizon Network Fundamentals of Engineering Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year student studying on campus at CQUniversity Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton campuses who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEG11005 Fundamentals of Professional Engineering.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Aurizon Network Pty Ltd.

Current recipient: Chloe Coombe

Aurizon Network Traffic and Transportation Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year student studying on campus at CQUniversity Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton campuses who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ENEC14016 Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Aurizon Network Pty Ltd.

Current recipient: Felix Mario Hannes Gizewski

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: Jesse Paschen

Becker Rosier Engineers Structural Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Mackay region student enrolled in a Civil Engineering major, who achieves the best results (overall highest aggregate GPA) in the three units: ENEC13015 Steel and Timber Design, ENEC13017 Advanced Structural Analysis , ENEC13016 Concrete Technology and Design.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Becker Rosier Engineers.

Current recipient: Alexander Wilson

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: Glyn Andrews

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$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.

Current recipient: Bradley Roper

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: Rachael Wood

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) and is an EESA member.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Electric Energy Society of Australia.

Current recipient: Michael Jebreen

Excellence in Advanced Mathematics Prize - On-campus

Criteria: Awarded to the on-campus CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering), or CG21 Bachelor of Engineering Technology student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: MATH12222 Advanced Mathematical Applications.
Prize: AU$500.00

Current recipient: Tadiwa Muvoti

Excellence in Advanced Mathematics Prize - Online

Criteria: Awarded to online CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering), or CG21 Bachelor of Engineering Technology who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: MATH12222 Advanced Mathematical  Applications.
Prize: AU$500.00

Current recipient: Cameron Colussi

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 recipient: Brendon Kirwood

Gladstone Regional Council STEM Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Gladstone region 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: Thomas Kurkowski

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: Michael Mynott

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: Ryan Hoolihan

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: Todd Richards

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: Yelena Nicholson

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: Calen James

May Engert (nee Vaughan) Encouragement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, first year student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the units: MATH11218 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: Chloe Coombe

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: Finlay Black and Heinrich Ackermann

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: Ashleigh Dunn

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: Michael Sleeman

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: Alexis Williams

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc. Engineering Encouragement 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: Juliette Lewis

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: Wayne Alden

Mackay Information Technology Network Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Mackay region student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: COIT11134 Object Oriented Programming.
Prize: AU$200.00 + One Year Membership of the Mackay Information Technology Network
Proudly supported by the Mackay Information Technology Network.

Current recipient: Rick De Jong

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: Rachel Johnson

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: Glenn Partridge

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.
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.

Current recipient: Hiba Hallak

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: Leah Gordon

Australasian College of Paramedicine First Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.

Current recipient: Ross Fisher

Australasian College of Paramedicine Second Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$250.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.

Current recipient: Shane Chugg

Australasian College of Paramedicine Third Year Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CG95 Bachelor of Paramedic Science student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Australasian College of Paramedicine.

Current recipient: Jordon Harrington

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: Jacqueline Lindsay

Queensland Country Women’s Association Capricornia Division Physiotherapy Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Gladstone or Rockhampton region CB85 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) student who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Queensland Country Women's Association, Capricornia Division.

Current recipient: Jaami Dyne

University of the Third Age Rockhampton 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: Nikita Markey

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: Ambiah Van Dijk

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: Caitlin Steedman

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: Daniel Humphreys

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$374.00 and a crystal/glass award valued at AU$50.00.
Proudly supported by the Australian Chiropractors Association.

Current recipient: Tom Lewis

Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Association Ltd Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB29 Bachelor of Oral Health student who achieves the the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$150.00 + One year graduate membership of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association Inc. (valued at AU$165.00).
Proudly supported by the Australian Dental & Oral Health Therapists' Association (ADOHTA).

Current recipient: Lilith Third

Chiropractic Australia Undergraduate Clinical Skills Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB77 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) student who achieves high results in CHIR12007 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 1, CHIR13008 - Professional Chiropractic Practice 1, CHIR13007 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 3, CHIR13006 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 2, CHIR13009 - Professional Chiropractic Practice 2 , and who is selected by the lecturers.
Prize: AU$500.00 + 12 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$295.00) and 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$495.00).
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.

Current recipient: Han-Hao Chang

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 + 12 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$295.00) and 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$495.00).
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.

Current recipient: Jasmine Eldemire

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: Tiarnni Rayner

DHAAQ Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL13002 Oral Health Clinical Placement 2.
Prize: AU$500.00 + One year membership to DHAAQ
Proudly supported by DHAAQ.

Current recipient: Lilith Third

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: Tiahni Mansell

FlexEze Clinical Excellence Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC71 Master of Clinical Chiropractic student who is voted as the Top Intern.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Professional Health Products (PHP) International Pty Ltd.

Current recipient: Tyson Stringer

Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL13001 Oral Health Clinical Placement 1.
Prize: One Golden Scaler 
Proudly supported by Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. Inc.

Current recipient: J’Aime-Leigh Absolom

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$800.00
In memory of Kelly Nettle.

Current recipient: Kelly Munt

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: Caitlin Briggs

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: Kelly Donaldson

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: Lilith Third

Oral-B Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL11003 Oral Pathology and Diagnosis.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Procter and Gamble.

Current recipient: Caitlin Steedman

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: Keanu Sarcia

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: Ella Sagnol

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: Kiel Harper

Speech Pathology Australia Award

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB87 Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) who has distinguished themselves 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: Breanna Ivers

Ag Institute of Australia Queensland Division Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Queensland based student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: EVST19021 Sustainability Issues and Solutions.
Prize: AU$500.00 + Student Membership of the Ag Institute Australia + a mounted and inscribed AIA medal valued at AU$50.00.
Proudly supported by the Ag Institute Australia, Queensland Division.

Current recipient: Michael Mcgahan

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$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.

Current recipient: Caleb Roberts

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: Elizabeth Dalle Nogare

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: Brooke Thomas

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: Dylan Bertucci

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: Carlie Sommers

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: Dylan Peasnell

Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses - Joy Croker Centaur Silver Medal

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CQ23 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: Helen Ainsworth

Mediserve Indigenous Nursing Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Indigenous CL91/CQ23 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 recipient: Natalie Stanford

Queensland Country Women’s Association Capricornia Division Nursing Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year Gladstone or Rockhampton region CL91 Bachelor of Nursing student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Queensland Country Women's Association, Capricornia Division.

Current recipient: Olivia Moller

Zonta Club of Gladstone Inc. Nursing Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, Gladstone region CL91 Bachelor of Nursing student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Gladstone Inc.

Current recipient: Deanna Duckham

CatholicCare Central Queensland Gladstone Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Gladstone based CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.

Current recipient: Margriet Hill

CatholicCare Central Queensland Mackay Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Mackay based CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00 
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.

Current recipient: Aires Hammond

CatholicCare Central Queensland Rockhampton Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the most promising Rockhampton based CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support student who graduates in the prize period.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by CatholicCare Central Queensland.

Current recipient: Emma Del Barnaba

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: Kristie O’Brien and Luke Edmund

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: Madeline Irvine

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 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: Phoebe Walmsley

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: Jay Warcon, Dylan Bertucci, Sumeet Prasad

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: Rebecca Williams

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 recipient: Katherine Thomas

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: Samuel Cleary

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: Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam and Judi Newman