awards Awards and Prizes
2013 Arts Awards Ceremony
The Faculty of Arts celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on 15 May. A large number of students saw their academic excellence throughout the 2012 academic year recognised with awards offered by the Faculty and by a number of sponsors. This reflects the Faculty’s growth in students and outstanding quality over recent years.
Award sponsors and presenters included the Spanish Education Advisor from the Embassy of Spain (Dr Benimar Garcia Rodriguez); the Assistant to the Higher Education Attache from the French Embassy (Madame Gaelle Gallois); the Consul General of Italy (Mr Sergio Martes); the General Manager of the Illawarra Mercury (Mr Peter Dehnert) and the Chairperson of the Australian Industry Group Illawarra (Mr Bob Spiers).
The Mary Wade Prize for History and Politics was awarded for the first time in several years and special guest Mr Douglas Harrigan from the Mary Wade Family History Association attended the evening and presented the award.
The Faculty of Arts would like to recognise the awards sponsors and our staff for their ongoing support in fostering academic excellence and by making the annual awards ceremony a fantastic success for all who attended.
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Faculty Awards and Prizes Recipients
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2013 Awards and prizes
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Awarded to: Alison Reglar
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over any two 300-level Philosophy subjects including PHIL380 Bioethics during 2012.
Des Davis Prize for English
Awarded jointly to: Ellie Crookes and Jaymie Hooper
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ENGL312 (Shakespeare, Jonson & Early Modern Dramatic Literature) during 2012.
Australian Industry Group 'Ern Ferris' Prize
Awarded to: Christine Theodossiou
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ERLS352 (Negotiation and Conflict Management for Professionals) during summer session 2012/13.
Dorothy Jones Prize
Awarded to: Stevie Greenshields
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects during 2012. The student must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Phillip D'Alton 1st Year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Kathryn Walsh
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest combined mark in SOC103 and SOC104 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring 2012 and the following summer session 2012/13.
Phillip D'Alton 2nd Year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Cameron Paniagua
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in either SOC203 or SOC 231 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring 2012 and the following summer session 2012/13.
Alumni Bookshop Faculty Prize
Awarded to: Hayley Scrivenor
This prize is awarded to an Honours student who had the highest average mark of their three year pass degree upon which entry to their 2013 honours course was based.
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Awarded to: Melanie Tolnay
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 24 credit points of Communication and Media Studies subjects at 300-level during 2012. The minimum performance requirement is a HD (85%) in at least 16 of the 24 credit points and the students must be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing) or a double degree in the BCM/BJour.
Industrial Relations Society Prize of NSW
Awarded to: Kirsten Bannister
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS160/POL160 (Power, Work and People) during 2012.
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Awarded to: Quynh-Dan Nguyen
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Spanish Language subject, SPAN152 during 2012.
The Indigo Foundation International Studies Prize
Awarded to: Alexander Rees
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark across two subjects; INTS100 (Introduction to International Studies) and INTS120 (Shaping the Twentieth Century) during 2012. The student must have a minimum mark of 75 in INTS100 and currently enrolled in either the Bachelor of international Studies single degree or Bachelor of International Studies double degree.
Professor Jim Hagan Memorial Prize
Awarded to: Melissa Raven
Awarded to the PhD student who has achieved the highest recommendation from one or both assessors in 2012.
The UOW Centre for Canadian Australian Studies (CCAS) Award
Awarded to: Nicole Thomas
Award description: Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ENGL259 (An Introduction to Canadian Literature) during the previous calendar year.
The Australia-Japan Society of NSW UOW Award
Awarded to: Zhiying He
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in JAPA362 or JAPA364.
Mary Wade Prize for History and Politics
Awarded to: Erin Chalmers
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark undertaking an honours thesis in Australian History (19th or early 20th Century).
French Studies Awards
1st Year French Award goes to: Chloe-Jane Williams
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 152 during 2012.
2nd Year French Award goes to: Alison Brown
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 252 during 2012.
3rd Year French Award goes jointly to: Jacques Albert-Thenet and Daniel William Reay
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 352 during 2012.
Italian Studies Awards
1st Year Italian Award goes to: Teresa-Maria Villella
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL152 during 2012.
2nd Year Italian Award goes to: Alyssa Martin
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL252 during 2012.
3rd Year Italian Award goes to: Natalie Parker
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL352 during 2012.
2012 Faculty Awards and Prizes
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Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Awarded jointly to: Ryan Frazer and Sean Quinn
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over any two 300-level Philosophy subjects including PHIL380 Bioethics.
Des Davis Prize for English
Awarded to: Eleanor Templeton
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ENGL312 (Shakespeare, Jonson & Early Modern Dramatic Literature) during 2011.
Australian Industry Group 'Ern Ferris' Prize
Awarded to: Monique Davis
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ERLS352 (Negotiation and Conflict Management for Professionals) during summer session 2011/12.
Dorothy Jones Prize
Awarded to: Rhiannon Hall
This Prize is awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects during 2011. The student must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Phillip D'Alton 1st Year Sociology Prize
Awarded jointly to: Brigitte Duffield, Cheryl McNamara and Kate Mc Atee
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest combined mark in SOC103 or SOC104 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring 2011 and the following summer session 2011/12.
Phillip D'Alton 2nd Year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Sara Howson
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in either SOC203 or SOC 231 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring 2011 and the following summer session 2011/12.
Alumni Bookshop Faculty Prize
Awarded to: Sean Quinn
This prize is awarded to an Honours student who had the highest average mark of their three years pass degree upon which entry to their 2012 honours course was based.
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Awarded to: Widyan Al-Ubudy
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 24 credit points of Communications Studies subjects at 300-level during 2011. The minimum performance requirement is an HD (85%) in at least 16 of the 24 credit points and the students must be enrolled in either the bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing) or a double degree in the BCM/BJour.
Industrial Relations Society Prize of NSW
Awarded to: Amy Bartush
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS160/POL160 (Power, Work and People) during 2011.
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Awarded to: Paul Thompson
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Spanish Language subject, SPAN152 during 2011.
The Indigo Foundation International Studies Prize
Awarded to: Maree Dibella
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark across two subjects; INTS100 (Introduction to International Studies) and INTS121 (Global Politics and Power) during 2011. The student must have a minimum mark of 75 in INTS100 and currently enrolled in either the Bachelor of international Studies single degree or Bachelor of International Studies double degree.
Professor Jim Hagan Memorial Prize
Awarded to: Jenn Phillips
Awarded to the PhD student who has achieved the highest recommendation from one or both assessors in 2011.
French Studies Awards
1st Year French Award goes to: Sarah Kenyon
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 152 during 2011. The student must not be a native or background speaker of French.
2nd Year French Award goes to: Lauren Winterflood
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 252 during 2011. The student must not be a native or background speaker of French.
3rd Year French Award goes to: Stevie Greenshields
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the French Language subject FREN 352 during 2011. The student must not be a native or background speaker of French.
Italian Studies Awards
1st Year Italian Award goes to: Ione Davis
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL152 during 2011.
2nd Year Italian Award goes to: Natalie Bauer
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL252 during 2011.
3rd Year Italian Award goes to: Jessica Knight
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Italian Language subject ITAL352 during 2011.
2011 Faculty Awards and Prizes
Professor Jim Hagan Memorial Prize
Awarded to: Jennifer Doyle
This prize shall be awarded to the PhD candidate(s) who has/have achieved the highest recommendation from one or both assessors in the previous calendar year. Applicants must have completed their Doctorate within four years (or equivalent full time) of commencing their PhD.
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Awarded to: James McKeahnie
Awarded to students who achieve the highest WAM across two 300-level Philosophy subjects including PHIL380 Bioethics.
Des Davis Prize for English
Awarded to: Lyndell Ewin
Awarded to a 3rd year student with the best overall record in drama studies including ENGL230 or ENGL312
Australian Industry Group 'Ern Ferris' Prize
Awarded to: Elizabeth Jones
The award will be open to candidates who achieve the highest mark in ERLS352 - Negotiation and Bargaining.
The UoW Centre for Canadian Australian Studies (CCAS) Award
Awarded to: Luke Bagnall
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in ENGL259, An Introduction to Canadian Literature, in the English Literatures program.
Dorothy Jones Prize
Awarded to: Nathan Mucci
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Phillip D'Alton 1st Year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Michael Rowney
The prize will be awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest mark in SOC 103 or SOC 104 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Phillip D'Alton 2nd Year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Sara –Jane Cooper
The prize will be awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest mark in either SOC 203 or SOC 231 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Awarded to: Megan Brayshaw
Awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Awarded to: Nisha Selvaraj
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 24 credit points of Communications Studies subjects at 300-level over a 12 month period - extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session. The minimum performance requirement is an HD (85%) or better in both subjects. Students must be enrolled in either the Journalism specialisation of the BCMS or undertaking a double degree in the BCM/BJour
Industrial Relations Society Prize of NSW
Awarded to: Nikki Romanczukiewicz
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS100 - Introduction to Employment Relations and Labour Studies and ERLS240 - Comparative Issues in Pay Determination.
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Awarded to: Katie Challita
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Spanish Language subject, SPAN152 - Spanish for Beginners.
The Indigo Foundation International Studies Prize
Awarded to: Jessica Glover
Awarded to the student with the highest mark (75% or above) in INTS100 - Introduction to International Studies.
Hilda Kirby Prize
Awarded to: Melissa Sloane
Awarded to the student who submits the best critical essay based on the topic of Richard Kirby lecture of the previous year. The essay topic is one which may be chosen as part of the normal assessment for ERLS240 and is noted as such in the introduction to the subject outline.
2010 2010 Faculty Awards and Prizes
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Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Donated by the Illawarra Mercury
Presented by Mr Ben Marsh, General Manager
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 16 credit points of Journalism subjects at 300 level over a 12-month period. The minimum performance requirement is a High Distinction in both Journalism specialisation of Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies or double degree in BCM/BJour
Awarded to: Ms Catherine McNamara
Philip D’Alton 1st year Sociology Prize
Donated by the Faculty of Arts in memory of Dr Philip D’Alton.
Awarded to the candidate who achieved the highest combined mark in SOC103 and SOC104 over a 12-month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Awarded to: Ms Lorelle Metusela
Philip D’Alton 2nd year Sociology Prize
Awarded to: Ms Lydia Smithers
Industrial Relations Society of NSW
Donated by the Industrial Relations Society of NSW
Presented by Ms Leanne Grogan, Regional Manager, Australian Industry Group, Illawarra Region
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS100 – Introduction to Employment Relations and Labour Studies and ERLS240 – Comparative Issues in Pay Determination.
Awarded to: Ms Tina Salapatas
Australian Industry Group - Ern Ferris prize
Donated by the Illawarra Industry Council on behalf of Mr Ern Ferris AM
Presented by Ms Leanne Grogan on behalf of Mr Ern Ferris AM
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ERLS352 – Negotiation and Bargaining.
Awarded to: Ms Sarah Cremona
Hilda Kirby Prize
Donated by Sir Richard and Lady Kirby
Awarded to the student who submits the best critical essay based on the topic of Richard Kirby lecture of the previous year. The essay topic is one which may be chosen as part of the normal assessment for ERLS240 and is noted as such in the introduction to the subject outline.
Awarded to: Tina Salapatas
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Donated by the Government of Spain
Presented by Mr Javier Santos, Spanish Technical Advisor, Embassy of Spain
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in SPAN152 - Spanish for Beginners
Awarded to: Anne Mogensen
Dorothy Jones Prize
Donated and presented by the English Studies Program & Dr Dorothy Jones
This prize is awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Awarded to: Madeleine Wilson
Des Davis Prize for English
Awarded to a 3rd year student with the best overall record in drama studies including ENGL230 or ENGL312
Awarded to: Jayne Regan
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Donated by the Wollongong Finnish Society
Awarded to students who achieve the highest WAM across two 300-level Philosophy subjects including PHIL380 Bioethics. In the event of a tie, the prize will be shared
Awarded to: Robert Kirby
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Donated by the Campus Chapter, University of Wollongong Alumni Association
This prize is awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Awarded to: Nicholas Halter & Julia Sampson
2009 2009 Faculty Awards and Prizes
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Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Donated by the Illawarra Mercury
Presented by Mr Ben Marsh, General Manager
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 16 credit points of Journalism subjects at 300 level over a 12-month period. The minimum performance requirement is a High Distinction in both Journalism specialisation of Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies or double degree in BCM/BJour
Awarded to: Ms Lauren Anne Downs
Philip D’Alton SOC 1st year Prize
Donated by the Faculty of Arts in memory of Dr Philip D’Alton.
Presented by Dr Michael Donaldson, Senior Lecturer,
School of Social Sciences, Media & Communication
Awarded to the candidate who achieved the highest combined mark in SOC103 and SOC104 over a 12-month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Awarded to: Ms Gemma Louise Crighton
Philip D’Alton SOC 2nd year Prize
Presented by Dr Michael Donaldson
Awarded to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in either SOC203 or SOC231 over a 12-month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Awarded to: Ms Kylie Elizabeth Rog
Industrial Relations Society of NSW
Donated by the Industrial Relations Society of NSW
Presented by Ms Leanne Grogan, Regional Manager, Australian Industry Group, Illawarra Region
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS100 – Introduction to Employment Relations and Labour Studies and ERLS240 – Comparative Issues in Pay Determination.
Awarded to: Mr Brett John Heino
Australian Industry Group - Ern Ferris prize
Donated by the Illawarra Industry Council on behalf of Mr Ern Ferris AM
Presented by Ms Leanne Grogan on behalf of Mr Ern Ferris AM
Awarded to the student who achieved the highest mark in ERLS352 – Negotiation and Bargaining.
Awarded to: Mr Brett John Heino
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Donated by the Government of Spain
Presented by Mr Javier Santos, Spanish Technical Advisor, Embassy of Spain
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in SPAN152 - Spanish for Beginners
Awarded to: Miss Catherine McNamara
Dorothy Jones Prize
Donated and presented by the English Studies Program & Dr Dorothy Jones.
We acknowledge two students academic excellence in 2008 who equally achieved the highest mark
This prize is awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Awarded to: Miss Sally Clair Evans and Miss Jasmine Sian Wilson
Des Davis Prize for English
Presented by Dr Tony Simoes de Silva, Head of the School of English Literatures, Philosophy and Languages
Awarded to a 3rd year drama student with the best overall record in drama studies including ENGL230 and ENGL312.
Awarded to: Miss Vanessa Margaret Jones
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Donated by the Wollongong Finnish Society
Presented by Mr Martti Jukkola, President
This prize is awarded to the student achieving the highest average mark over any two 300 level Philosophy subjects excluding PHIL380.
Awarded to: Mr Dylan Kane Reynolds
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Donated by the Campus Chapter, University of Wollongong Alumni Association
The Book prize is presented at the Alumni presentation day.This prize is awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Awarded to: Mr Glenn Leigh Willcox
Dean's Merit List
The Dean's Merit List for academic performance is compiled each year after declaration of results following Spring Session. The list is based on the top 5% of students determined by the Weighted Average Mark achieved by each student over at least 24 credit points in two consecutive sessions.
Students who achieve this standard will receive a letter of congratulations from the Dean as well as having the achievement noted on their official University record and on their academic transcript.
2008 2008 Faculty Awards and Prizes
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Donated by the Illawarra Mercury
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 24 credit points of Communications Studies subjects at 300 level over a 12 month period - extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session. The minimum performance requirement is a HD (85%) or better in both subjects. Students must be enrolled in either the Journalism specialisation of the BCMS, the Bachelor of Journalism or undertaking a double degree in the BCM/Bjour.
Awarded to Benjamin Morgan
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in SPAN152.- Spanish for beginners.
Awarded to Matthew Moffit
Dorothy Jones Prize
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at lesat 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Awarded to Justin Short
Mary Wade Memorial Prize for History & Politics
Awarded to the most meritorious candidate undertaking an Honours thesis in Australian history in the school of History and Politics.
No candidates
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Awarded to the student with the highest WAM across any 2 300 level Phil subjects, including PHIL380.
Awarded to Candice Berger
Phil D'Alton 1st Year Sociology Prize
The prize will be awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest combined mark in SOC103 and SOC104 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Awarded to Jessica Kerin
Phil D'Alton 2nd Year Sociology Prize
The prize will be awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest mark in either SOC203 and SOC231 over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following summer session.
Awarded to Melanie Becktel
Des Davis Prize for English
Awarded to a 3rd year drama student with the best overall record in drama studies.
Awarded to Jennifer Walker
Australian Industry Group ‘Ern Ferris’ Prize
The award will be open to candidates who achieve the highest mark in ERLS352 - Negotiation and Bargaining. In the event of a tie the prize will be shared.
Awarded to Tony Balazsi, Stephen Park and Melissa Shaw
BHP Industrial Relations Prize
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest final mark in 400-level Honours in Employment Relations.
No Candidates
Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize
Awarded to the student with the highest weighted mark for ERLS100 - Introduction to Employment Relations and Labour Studies and ERLS240 - Comparative Issues in Pay Determination.
Awarded to Zuzana Cowling
Hilda Kirby Essay Prize
Awarded to the student who submits the best critical essay based on the topic of the Richard Kirby lecture of the previous year. The essay topic is one which may be chosen as part of the normal assessment for ERLS240 and is noted as such
in the introduction to the subject outline.
No candidates
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Awarded to Benjamin Moffit
Dean's Merit List
The Dean's Merit List for academic performance is compiled each year after declaration of results following Spring Session. The list is based on the top 5% of students determined by the Weighted Average Mark achieved by each student over at least 24 credit points in two consecutive sessions.
Students who achieve this standard will receive a letter of congratulations from the Dean as well as having the achievement noted on their official University record and on their academic transcript.
2007 2007 Faculty Awards and Prizes
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Donated by the Illawarra Mercury
Presented by Carol Johnstone, Chief of Staff
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 16 credit points of, Journalism subjects at 300 level over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following Summer Session. The minimum performance requirement is a High Distinction (85% or better) in both subjects. Students must be enrolled in either the Journalism specialisation of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, the Bachelor of Journalism or undertaking a double degree in the BCM/BJour.
Awarded to Jennifer Feltham
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Donated by the Government of Spain
Presented by Dr Karen Daly, Lecturer in Spanish
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Spanish Language subject , SPAN152 Spanish for Beginners 2.
Awarded to Willy Alarcon
Dorothy Jones Prize
Donated by the English Studies Program
Presented by Dr Dorothy Jones
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Awarded to Simone P Foggo
Mary Wade Prize
Donated by Mr Douglas Harrigan and the Mary Wade Family History Association
Presented by Mr Phillip Harrigan
This scholarship is awarded to the most meritorious candidate undertaking an honours thesis in Australian History in the School of History and Politics. This scholarship was created to honour the memory of Mary Wade.
No candidates
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Donated by the Wollongong Finnish Society
Presented by Mr Martti Jukkola, President of the Wollongong Finnish Society and Dr David Simpson, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy Program
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over any two 300 level Philosophy subjects excluding PHIL380.
Awarded to David C Everingham
The John Passmore 1st Year Essay Prize
To be awarded to the student who writes the best essay submitted for assessment in PHIL101 Knowledge, World and Values, PHIL102 Mind, Body and Persons, PHIL106 Media Ethics and Law during 2006.
Awarded to Timothy J Dains
The John Passmore Applied Philosophy Essay Prize
Recognises essays that make a contribution to problems of practical concern to be awarded to the student who writes the best essay submitted for assessment during 2006 from among those submitted in the following upper level (8 credit point) subjects: PHIL301, 322, 350, 351, 361, 362, 370, 372 or 390.
Awarded to Peter Karl Rollings
Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize
Open to candidates who have completed the two introductory Industrial Relations subjects in eighteen months prior to the awarding of the prize. The student who has the highest weighted mark for MGMT142 Industrial Relations A and MGMT240 Industrial Relations B will be awarded the prize.
Awarded to Lyndal Jane Parker
Hilda Kirby Prize
Open to students enrolled in MGMT240 Industrial Relations B. The prize will be awarded to the student who submits the best critical essay. The essay topic is one which may be chosen as part of the normal assessment for MGMT240 and is noted as such in the introduction to the subject outline.
Awarded to Gavin Clement Salway
Australian Industry Group ‘Ern Ferris’ Prize
Awarded to student who achieves the highest mark in MGMT352 Negotiation Advocacy & Bargaining. In the event of a tie, the prize will be shared.
Awarded to Lyndal Parker
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Donated by the Campus Chapter University of Wollongong Alumni Association
Presented by Keith Phipps, OAM
Awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Awarded to Patrick Richard Hodder
Dean's Merit List
The Dean's Merit List for academic performance is compiled each year after declaration of results following Spring Session. The list is based on the top 5% of students determined by the Weighted Average Mark achieved by each student over at least 24 credit points in two consecutive sessions.
Students who achieve this standard will receive a letter of congratulations from the Dean as well as having the achievement noted on their official University record and on their academic transcript.
2006 2006 Faculty Awards and Prizes
Illawarra Mercury Prize for Communication Studies
Donated by the Illawarra Mercury
Presented by Simon Dulhunty, Editor, Illawarra Mercury
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in 24 credit points of Communication Studies subjects at 300 level over a 12 month period extending from Autumn to Spring and the following Summer Session.
Awarded to Ms Cassandra Tan
The Alejandro Malaspina Prize for Spanish
Donated by the Government of Spain
Presented by Mr Javier Santos, Spanish Technical Advisor, Embassy of Spain
Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Spanish Language subject, SPAN152 Spanish for Beginners 2.
Awarded to Veronika Gulevska
Dorothy Jones Prize
Donated by the English Studies Program
Presented by Dr Dorothy Jones
Awarded to the student with the highest average mark over one year in 24 credit points of 200 and/or 300 level English subjects. The successful candidate must have at least 16 of the 24 credit points at High Distinction level.
Awarded Narelle Campbell
Mary Wade Prize
Donated by Mr Douglas Harrigan and the
Mary Wade Family History Association
Presented by Mrs Nolene Kennon
This scholarship is awarded to the most meritorious candidate undertaking an honours thesis in Australian History in the School of History and Politics. This scholarship was created to honour the memory of Mary Wade.
Awarded to Craig Blanche
Finnish Society Prize for Philosophy
Donated by the Wollongong Finnish Society
Presented by Mr Martti Jukkola, President of the
Wollongong Finnish Society and Dr David Simpson, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy Program
Awarded for the highest average mark over three 300 level Philosophy subjects.
Awarded to Daniel Garretson
Campus Alumni Chapter Honours Year Book Prize
Donated by the Campus Chapter
University of Wollongong Alumni Association
Presented by Keith Phipps, OAM
Awarded to an Honours student having the highest average mark over the past three years of undergraduate study.
Awarded to Narelle Campbell
The Government of Canada Award for Canadian Studies
Presented by Mr Tony McKittrick, Manager, Canadian Education Centre & Academic Relations, Canadian High Commission
Donated by the Government of Canada
Awarded to the student with the highest mark above 75% in the subject ENGL259 An Introduction to Canadian Writing, in the English Studies Program.
Not awarded in 2006
Dean's Merit List
The Dean's Merit List for academic performance is compiled each year after declaration of results following Spring Session. The list is based on the top 5% of students determined by the Weighted Average Mark achieved by each student over at least 24 credit points in two consecutive sessions.
Students who achieve this standard will receive a letter of congratulations from the Dean as well as having the achievement noted on their official University record and on their academic transcript.