Major sponsors in 2004

• BlueScope Steel
• Illawarra Credit Union
• University of Wollongong

Host Organisations for 2004

• BlueScope Steel
• Dion’s Bus Service
• Hansons Lawyers
• Illawarra Credit Union
• Illawarra Environmental Enterprise

Testimonials

“I found it a really good mix with students from other faculties and have some of their knowledge rub off on me” from Elana Bont, Blue Team, August 2004

“UI has been a worthwhile experience and I have gained great networking opportunities out of it” from Renee Garraway, Bus Team, August 2004

“I hope Univative Illawarra will continue to improve students’ employment skills as it has done to me, thanks again” from Lai Waqanisau, August 2004

Univative Illawarra Awards Ceremony

The finals of 2004 Univative Illawarra was held on Friday 6 August during the University’s International Week. Our guest panel of judges were

• Prof John Patterson, PRO VICE CHANCELLOR (OPERATIONS), University of Wollongong
• Dr Tony Ball, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DMW Group
• Ms Rhonda Lawrie, BUSINESS DEV MANAGER, NSW Dept of State & Regional Development
• Assoc Prof Di Kelly, DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, University of Wollongong
• Mr Martin Smith, MANAGER CAREERS SERVICE, University of Wollongong

After presentations from the 5 finalist teams, Blue Team representing BlueScope Steel were announced as “Best Presentation”.
Team members were:

• Leah Foxall
• Alison Cochrane
• Kim Huynh
• Elana Bont
• Anthony Nguyen
• Michael Sillett

The winning 'Blue Team' with Workplace Learning Coordinator 'Sue Rejske' and Careers Service Manager 'Martin Smith'.

In the category of “Best Business Report” the Hansons Team

• Brad Winton
• Eric Beh

representing Hansons Lawyers were chosen. 

In the category of “Most Creative Idea”, Dions Team

• Chunhawat Chiravichitchai
• Robert Crookall
• Saowaluk (Pim) Lerksangkhathada
• So-shan (Susan) Leung)

representing Dion’s Bus Services were recognised.

Professor Patterson commented on the innovation and dedication of all teams who were challenged to solve ‘real’ workplace issues from our host organisations. He thanked BlueScope Steel, Illawarra Credit Union, Dion’s Bus Services, Hansons Lawyers and Illawarra Environmental Enterprises for their continuing support of programs such as Univative Illawarra.