Faculty of Arts and Education

The Faculty of Arts and Education celebrates all our prize recipients on their outstanding academic performance!

2024 prizes

Australian Curriculum Studies Association Prize - Award for Excellence during the Bachelor of Education K-12

Recipient: Lucy Westcott - Bachelor of Education (K-12)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5) and highest assessment mark in curriculum studies.

Prize: Two year subscription to the Australian Curriculum Studies Association and Curriculum Perspectives, free registration for the ACSA Curriculum Conference valued at $1000, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Curriculum Studies Association.

Bonham Professional Experience Prize

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in work integrated learning subjects.

Prize: $100 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

Border English Teachers' Association (BETA) Pre-Service Innovation and Excellence Award (Albury-Wodonga)

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark for written quality teaching and learning resources in English curriculum subjects for High School Students.

Prize: $250 plus the student's work published in mETAphor (the English Teachers' Association quarterly publication) and included in BETA schools' online resources for teaching, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Border English Teachers' Association.

CSU-TAFE Elizabeth Anne Bailey Memorial Award

Recipient: Elcin Gul - Master of Adult and Vocational Education

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark in a single assessment task (min 50% value) associated with the field of literacy/language education.

Prize: The value of the interest made on the trust account and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

Elwyn Morey Award in Early Childhood Education

Recipient: Tina Wang - Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5) and outstanding ability in work integrated learning.

Prize: $200 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

KU Children's Services Prize

Recipient: This prize will be awarded from January 2025

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5) and who has demonstrated outstanding ability in early childhood work integrated learning subjects.

Prize: $800 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by KU Children's Services.

Lionel Allen Award

Recipient: This prize will be awarded from March 2025

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $300 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

Primary English Teaching Association Australia Prize

Recipients: Georgia Cuzner - Bachelor of Education (K-12), Claudia Juliana - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), Amie Nordenson - Master of Teaching (Primary)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating students with the highest GPA (min 5.5), high distinctions in their English curriculum subjects and outstanding ability in work integrated learning subjects.

Prize: A 12 month PETAA individual eBook membership for each student and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Primary English Teaching Association.

Rod Allan Prize in Primary Education

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5) and outstanding ability in work integrated learning.

Prize: $200 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

School of Education Early Childhood Courses Professional Experience Prize

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has displayed outstanding ability in the final work integrated learning subject.

Prize: $180 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

School of Education Primary Courses Professional Experience Prize

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has displayed outstanding ability in work integrated learning subjects.

Prize: $180 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Education.

The Bronwyn Vickers Prize for the Bachelor of Education (K-12) (Port Macquarie)

Recipient: Lucy Westcott - Bachelor of Education (K-12)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $250 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by Bronwyn Vickers FACE JP.

The English Teachers Association of NSW Prize

Recipient: Meggan Ellison - Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest mark in EML442 Curriculum Method 2: English with a GPA of 5.5 or above.

Prize: Two years membership of The English Teachers Association of NSW, free registration for the Beginning Teachers' Conference, an invitation to join one of The English Teachers Association of NSW committees, presentation of a Certificate of Achievement at the Early Career Teachers' Big Day Out, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University. The total prize value is $300.

Proudly supported by the English Teachers Association of NSW.

Australian Library and Information Association Student Award - Bachelor of Information Studies

Recipient: Georgina Konstanta - Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: One financial year's professional membership of ALIA; one-year online subscription to ALIA's magazine INCITE; one-year online subscription to the Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (JALIA); a discount (to the value of $75AUD) towards an ALIA Training course of your choice; an ALIA Student Award Certificate, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Library and Information Association.

Australian Library and Information Association Student Award - Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

Recipient: Rani Sherriff - Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: One financial year's professional membership of ALIA; one-year online subscription to ALIA's magazine INCITE; one-year online subscription to the Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (JALIA); a discount (to the value of $75AUD) towards an ALIA Training course of your choice; an ALIA Student Award Certificate, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Library and Information Association.

Australian Library and Information Association Student Award - Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

Recipient: Felicity Sandral - Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: One financial year's professional membership of ALIA; one-year online subscription to ALIA's magazine INCITE; one-year online subscription to the Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (JALIA); a discount (to the value of $75AUD) towards an ALIA Training course of your choice; an ALIA Student Award Certificate, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Library and Information Association.

Australian Library and Information Association Student Award - Master of Information Studies

Recipient: Linda Bull - Master of Information Studies

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: One financial year's professional membership of ALIA; one-year online subscription to ALIA's magazine INCITE; one-year online subscription to the Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (JALIA); a discount (to the value of $75AUD) towards an ALIA Training course of your choice; an ALIA Student Award Certificate, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Library and Information Association.

Australian Society of Archivists - Margaret Jennings Award - Bachelor of Information Studies (Records & Archives Management)

Recipient: Stephen King - Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $310 plus a one year Emerging Professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) valued at $190, an inscribed certificate issued by ASA and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Society of Archivists.

Australian Society of Archivists - Margaret Jennings Award - Master of Information Studies (Records & Archives Management)

Recipient: Robyn Peterson - Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $310 plus a one year Emerging Professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) valued at $190, an inscribed certificate issued by ASA and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Society of Archivists.

Christine McGee Prize

Recipient: Keely Bullivant - Bachelor of Communication

Criteria: Awarded to the continuing student with the highest mark in both NAM200 News and Media Perspectives 1 and NAM201 News and Media Perspectives 2.

Prize: A book voucher to the value of $100 supplied by the School of Information and Communication Studies and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Information and Communication Studies.

Communication & Public Relations Australia Prize

Recipient: Samuel Boland - Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark in both STC200 Strategic Communication Perspectives 1 and STC201 Strategic Communication Perspectives 2.

Prize: One year's membership to Communication & Public Relations Australia (valued at $385 inc GST), a certificate from the donor and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by Communication & Public Relations Australia.

David Potts Prize

Recipient: Samuel Boland - Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark in COM331 Emerging Practitioner.

Prize: $150 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Information and Communication Studies.

SAGE Research Prize

Recipient: Robyn Peterson - Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark in INF447 or INF567 Research in Practice.

Prize: $1000 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by Sage Publishing Asia-Pacific & Central Asia.

Sigrid McCausland Prize

Recipient: Robyn Peterson - Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark for INF317 or INF529 Organisational and Personal Records.

Prize: $250 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Information and Communication Studies.

Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW Division) Prize

Recipient: Elizabeth Cusworth - Master of Ageing and Health

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $250 plus one year's membership of the Australian Association of Gerontology as Early Career Researcher / Practitioner, and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW Division).

Lila Kirilik Social Action Memorial Prize

Recipient: Jessica Rex - Bachelor of Social Work

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student based on their demonstrated merit in a work integrated learning subject, particularly for achieving a social action outcome that benefits a disadvantaged individual, group, or community.

Students must prepare an application in consultation with their Field Education Liaison Officer, Agency Supervisor and Subject Coordinator.

Students must also nominate a not for profit, non-government organisation, to be approved by the School of Social Work and Arts as meeting Charles Sturt financial policies, to which an additional $500 award will be made on their behalf.

Prize: $500 (plus $500 to be donated to the approved organisation) and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Social Work and Arts.

School of Social Work and Arts Prize

Recipient: Karen Coulstock - Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $500 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the School of Social Work and Arts.

The Community Work Australia Prize for Excellence in the Study of Community Services

Recipient: Ruth Davis - Bachelor of Human Services (Australian Indigenous Welfare)

Criteria: Awarded to a graduating student with the highest GPA (min 5.5).

Prize: $500 plus two years free membership of the Australian Community Workers Association and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Australian Community Workers Foundation.

Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Prize for the Bachelor of Social Work

Recipient: Haydee Richards - Bachelor of Social Work

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has displayed outstanding ability in the final work integrated learning subject.

Prize: $100, a certificate from Three Rivers Department of Rural Health and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health.

Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Prize for the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Recipient: This prize was not awarded in 2024

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who has displayed outstanding ability in the final work integrated learning subject.

Prize: $100, a certificate from Three Rivers Department of Rural Health and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health.

Western District, Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) Social Work Prize

Recipient: Elizabeth Burns - Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Criteria: Awarded to the graduating student who best demonstrated the integration of theory and regional practice, and created local solutions to meet local needs concerning care and protection issues with a particular focus on breaking rather than managing disadvantage.

Demonstrated self insight and able to reflect on their practices which allowed them to move towards best practice in their interactions with children and families.

Prize: $1000 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Proudly supported by the Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western District Department of Communities and Justice.