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 2025

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$900.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Olivia Ann Geremias

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: Gage Graham

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: Elle Blurton

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: Leah Ogilvie

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$1,00.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Brenna Horton

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

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: Jennifer Grech

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: Kael Robinson

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: Mitchell Cole

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: Ingrid Morfey

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: Cassandra Holder

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: Darna Mattingley

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: Hannah Goodwin

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: Matthew Hemsworth

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: Kaitlin Stitt

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: Richard Bianchi

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: Hailey Amedee

Valuers Registration Board of Queensland Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Queensland-based 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 recipients: Anni Dylan and Alves De Pontes Robins

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: Jennifer Grech

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: Amelia Tatnell

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: Mitchell Cole

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: Katie Cuminao

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: Belinda Mclintock

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: Nathan Barnes

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: Shanara Adamson

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: Darci Everett

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: Jack Dwyer

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: Hannah Williams

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: Lance Dimarucut

Helen Harris First Year History and Politics Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CA10 Bachelor of Arts student majoring in History and Politics who achieves the best result in the units: HIST11037 Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History or HIST11038 The Modern World Emerges: An Overview. The recipient will need to have completed at least one of these two units.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Helen Joyce Harris
Current recipient: Opal Plantener

Helen Harris Second Year History and Politics Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CA10 Bachelor of Arts student majoring in History and Politics who achieves the best result in the units: HIST12009 Power and Politics in the 20th Century or EVST12014 Australian Environmental History. The recipient will need to have completed at least one of the two units.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Helen Joyce Harris
Current recipient: Madison Low

Helen Harris First Year English and Cultural Studies Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the first year CA10 Bachelor of Arts student majoring in English and Cultural Studies who achieves the best result in the units: LITR11056 Introduction to Literature or LITR11043 The Short Story. The recipient will need to have completed at least one of these two units.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Helen Joyce Harris
Current recipient: Kiralea Wood

Helen Harris Second Year English and Cultural Studies Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year CA10 Bachelor of Arts student majoring in English and Cultural Studies who achieves the best result in the units: LITR12028 Poetry and Poetics or LITR12029 Shakespeare Today. The recipient will need to have completed at least one of these two units.
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Helen Joyce Harris
Current recipient: Xava Mulunmunji

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: Tracy Vaughan

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 + 5 Classical Vocal Coaching Lessons + recording package (valued at AU$1,000.00). 
Proudly supported by Mr. Paul Tabone.
Current recipients: Eve Pratt and Thomas Wakeman

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: Lara Kleem

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: Mary McKendry

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: Lorraine Hildebrand

The Tess Brickhill Memorial Encouragement Award 

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

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: Chelsea Young

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: Belinda Schmidt

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: Benjamin Knight

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 recipients: Felicity Tamara and Biles Kaddatz

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: Savannah Dockerty

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: Dahna Edwards

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: Judith Graham

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: Ben Keily

College of Engineering and Aviation

Actex Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the one (1) Bundaberg region second year Bachelor of Engineering (CC31 and CC32) student, enrolled in the Civil with Humanitarian Major, who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Actex.
Current recipient: Amelie Espinoza

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: Kris Fabbro and Daniel Mackenzie

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$1,00.00 - 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: Elizabeth Turner

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: Joe Charlton

Bundaberg Central Rotary Club Allan Limpus Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the three (3) Bundaberg region second year Bachelor of Engineering (CC31 and CC32) students, enrolled in the Civil with Humanitarian Major, who achieve the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$500.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Bundaberg Central Rotary Club in memory of Allan Limpus
Current recipients: Amelie Espinoza, Tan Nguyen and Lauren Becker

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: ENEX13002 Power Electronics, ENEX12002 Introductory Electronics, ENEE13021 Power System Analysis and Design and ENEE14006 Embedded Microcontrollers.
Prize: AU$500.00
In memory of David McPherson.
Current recipient: Jeremy Amadio

EESA Queensland Award

Criteria: Awarded to the third year CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) student proceeding into their fourth year who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,00.00 + one-year individual membership of EESA.
Proudly supported by Electric Energy Society of Australia.
Current recipient: Chloe Hooton

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: Joshua Read

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$900.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Riley Bale

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 Jebreen

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:  Joshua Bronkhorst

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: Brock Raward

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: Rylee Donald

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: Isabella Cimarosti

May Engert (nee Vaughan) Encouragement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to a female, first year student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) in the unit: 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: Renee Shaw

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: Isabella Cimarosti

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

Criteria: Awarded to the Indigenous CU18 Bachelor of Science and Environment 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: Shane Anderson

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: Fredrick Fabris

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: Jane McNamara

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: Joshua Wright

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$750 + a copy of the SRIA publication ‘Historical Guide to Steel Reinforcement in Australia’ (valued at $250)
Proudly supported by the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia.
Current recipient: Elizabeth Turner

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$1,00.00
Proudly supported by Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Hayley Ballard

College of Information and Communication Technology

Australian Computer Society John David Smith 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 in memory of John David Smith.
Current recipient: Maxwell Swiatek

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: $1,00.00
Proudly supported by the Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc.
Current recipient: Chloe Zappala

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: Damian Whitely

College of Clinical Sciences

ASA Sonography 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 Accredited Medical Sonographer Membership (including insurance) for one year (valued at $560)
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Joey Ung

ASA Sonography 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: 1 x complimentary ticket to be used at the ASA Annual International Conference (valued at $1,125) or another event of the recipient’s choice (valid for two years)
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Mattie Cameron

ASA Echocardiology Academic Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CV69 Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology / Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: 1 x complimentary ticket to be used at the ASA Annual International Conference (valued at $1,125) or another event of the recipient’s choice (valid for two years)
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Priya Kumar

ASA Echocardiology Clinical Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CV69 Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology / Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography student who demonstrated outstanding clinical practice in the ECHO20005 unit (as determined by the Head of Course).
Prize: Complimentary ASA Accredited Medical Sonographer Membership (including insurance) for one year (valued at $560)
Proudly supported by the Australasian Sonographers Association.
Current recipient: Emily Berghofer

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

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: Bethany Ryan

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: Matthew Chong

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: Miranda Davidson

Capricorn Conservation Council Judith Wake Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: BIOL11102 - Life Science Laboratory.
Prize: AU$500.00 + a certificate of recognition, one-year membership to the Capricorn Conservation Council and a one-hour mentoring session with the CCC Coordinator
Proudly supported by the Capricorn Conservation Council in memory of Judith Wake.
Current recipient: Evangeline Flack

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$1,00.00 + 18 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$295) + 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$250) + a framed certificate.
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.
Current recipient: Luis Magsino

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$1,00.00 + 18 months 1st Year Graduate Membership (valued at AU$295)+ 12 months membership to GEN-C PD Platform (valued at AU$250.00) + a framed certificate.
Proudly supported by Chiropractic Australia Ltd.
Current recipient: Elijah Mathewson

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: Nicole Allen

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

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: Gracie Delahunty

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: Tace Hodda

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: Dianne Bacic

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 Advanced Oral Health Practice.
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by the Medical Indemnity Protection Society.
Current recipient: Lacey Turnbull

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: Caleb Rice

Oral Health Association of Australia Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the best result (highest GPA) in the unit: ORAL13002 Oral Health Clinical Placement 2.
Prize: $500.00
Proudly supported by the Oral Health Association of Australia.
Current recipient: Jasmin Dwyer

PHAA Introduction to Public Health Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the student who achieves the best result in the HLTH11027 Foundations of Health unit.  
Prize: 12-month Student Membership to the Public Health Association of Australia
Proudly supported by Public Health Association of Australia.
Current recipient: Ryan Coady

PHAA Public Health Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the CC59 Bachelor of Public Health student who achieves the best result (highest GPA).
Prize: 12-month Student Membership to the Public Health Association of Australia + $500 paid directly to the student by PHAA.
Proudly supported by Public Health Association of Australia.
Current recipient: Yendy Cao

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: Toni Corling

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: Leah McBride

Serenity Dental Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the Emerald or Rockhampton region second year CB29 Bachelor of Oral Health student who achieves the best results (highest GPA) and has also committed to a regional/rural placement during their third year (as determined by the Head of Course).
Prize: AU$500.00
Proudly supported by Serenity Dental.
Current recipient: Kacee Brodie

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: Nissa-Maree Ramm

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: Jorja Bella

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: Harrison Schiavon

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 recipients: "Taylah Burgess and Riley Fitzpatrick

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: Zoe Griffiths

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: Sophie Duncan

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: Daniel Sullivan

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: Samantha Croft

Gladstone Ports Corporation Second Year Occupational Health and Safety Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the second year Rockhampton, Gladstone or Bundaberg region CQ26 Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety student who achieves the best result (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipient: Janet Robertson

Gladstone Ports Corporation Third Year Occupational Health and Safety Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the third year Rockhampton, Gladstone or Bundaberg region CQ26 Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety student who achieves the best result (highest GPA). 
Prize: AU$1,000.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipient: Jordon Taylor

Gladstone Ports Corporation Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the two Rockhampton, Gladstone or Bundaberg region CC77 Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety students who achieve the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$1,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Current recipients: Samantha Duguid and Adam Bird

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$000.00
Proudly supported by Gladstone Regional Council.
Current recipient: Riley Bale

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: Sahana Paymon

Jo Rolls Environmental Health Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CC59 Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health) student who shows the most promise as an Environmental Health Professional (as determined by the Course Convenor).
Prize: 12 months complimentary membership as a graduate member + $300 for professional development + a medallion and a framed certificate 
Proudly supported by Environmental Health Australia in memory of Jo Rolls.
Current recipient: Shontel Sitera

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: Meg Arnold

Occupational Therapy Australia Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating CB84 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy student who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: One-year New Graduate Membership of Occupational Therapy Australia (valued at $357) + a certificate of acknowledgement
Proudly supported by Occupational Therapy Australia.
Current recipient: Cedar Blank

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: Darcy Creevey

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: Leticha Miles

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: Emelia Stanke

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: Tehlia Harth

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: Deklan Bulder

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 + 12 months free membership to the Fund + a copy of the book "Australian Hospital Ship: Centaur, The Myth of Immunity"
Proudly supported by Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses.
Current recipient: Sherilee McDougall

Cydonie Hill Memorial Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing student who resides in one of the following post codes: 4621, 4625-4627, 4630 and 4671 and has consistently demonstrated commitment to their studies and the nursing profession (as determined by the Vocational education SNMSS teachers).
Prize: AU$1,000.00
In memory of Cydonie Hill.
Current recipients: Erin Floss and Shaylene Rule

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 recipient: Kirsty Hart

THHS First Year Bachelor of Nursing Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their first year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing within the THHS region who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$3,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Chenoa Wapau and Shanice Seeto

THHS Second Year Bachelor of Nursing Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their second year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing or their first year of CQU CM77 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway) within the THHS region who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$3,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Jema Aly and Cyntara Butler

THHS Third Year Bachelor of Nursing Excellence Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their third year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing or their second year of CQU CM77 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway) within the THHS region who achieves the best results (highest GPA).
Prize: AU$3,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Cassandra Maunder and Abbie Ray

THHS First Year Bachelor of Nursing Clinical Placement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their first year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing within the THHS region (see Map) who achieves the best results from clinical placements at THHS guided by the ANSAT/AMSAT in Sonia. If there are several students eligible, this will go to the Selection Committee for review of written feedback to inform the outcome.
Prize: AU$3,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Chenoa Wapau and Shanice Seeto

THHS Second Year Bachelor of Nursing / First Year EN Pathway Clinical Placement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their second year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing or their first year of CQU CM77 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway) within the THHS region (see Map) who achieves the best results from clinical placements at THHS guided by the ANSAT/AMSAT in Sonia. If there are several students eligible, this will go to the Selection Committee for review of written feedback to inform the outcome.
Prize: AU$3,000.00 per recipient
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Georgia Bogdanek and Kathleen Wright

THHS Third Year Bachelor of Nursing / Second Year EN Pathway Clinical Placement Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the 2 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, residing and studying their third year of CQU CL91 Bachelor of Nursing or their second year of CQU CM77 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway) within the THHS region (see Map) who achieves the best results from clinical placements at THHS guided by the ANSAT/AMSAT in Sonia. If there are several students eligible, this will go to the Selection Committee for review of written feedback to inform the outcome.
Proudly supported by Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Current recipients: Nina Prosser and Hamoni Radcliffe

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: Georgina Douglas

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: Cathrine Botman

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: Tapa Tawape

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: Cathy Bimrose

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: Ebony Lockyer

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: Carter Clewley

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: "Michaela Klopper and Matthew Kershaw

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: Janna Pitchford

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: Jacqui Summers

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: Breannah Mackenzie

Paul Andersen FAPEx Research Prize

Criteria: Awarded to the higher degree by research 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: Dayna Easton

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: Michelle Weir

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: Catherine Aplin

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