Chancellor's Awards for Achievement in Community Service

The Chancellor's Awards for Achievement in Community Service were established in 2007 to recognise achievement in community service and highlight the personal contributions that University of Wollongong alumni and community members make to the enrichment of their community and advancement of their society. The Awards highlight the value of community service and the importance the University attaches to this aspect of its mission.

Past Winners

In 2009, four awards were presented to a community group and individuals and graduates of the University who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the area of community service. The awards were presented at the Celebrating Community function held on 9 October 2009. In recognition of their significant contribution, $5,000 was donated to a registered charity or non-profit group of the winner’s choice.

The winners were:

Community Category

Ms Kathleen Davis

Kathleen has been involved in the Nowra Circle Sentencing Court since 2002. This program represents a mechanism by which Indigenous people can manage their own issues in an appropriate way.

Ms Sally Stevenson

Sally is the founding and current Chair of Indigo Foundation (IF) — supporting local communities in the developing world. The organisation provides public health and education support to communities in eight countries.

SCARF Inc

SCARF (Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families) introduces newly arrived refugees to the established community through a range of programs, including a home tutor program, computers for the community, employment advocacy and assistance with obtaining a drivers licence.

Alumni Category

Mr Alfred (Neil) Preston OAM

Neil’s advocacy for the rights of marginalised members in the Illawarra community culminated in his appointment to one of Wollongong’s oldest community organisations as Chief Executive Officer – Greenacres Disability Services.

For full details of the 2009 Celebrating Community Event, please click here.

Nominations for the 2010 award will open in April. Please check this page for updates.

Enquiries/further details
Leanne Crouch
Community Engagement Manager
Phone: 02 4221 3110
Email: lcrouch@uow.edu.au

Amy Merlo
Alumni Relations Manager
Phone: 02 4221 4676
Email: amerlo@uow.edu.au

The award is administered by the Office of Community & Partnerships.