2026 Undergraduate prizes and awards
Faculty of Arts and Education
The Association of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies (AGECS) Award
A prize of a full lifetime membership of the Association of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies (AGECS) is awarded to a student for general academic excellence and service to the University during the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education courses.
Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
One prize of one year's membership to the ALEA, access to the Practical Literacy: the Early and Primary Years journal and a certificate is awarded for graduating students from Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses, with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree and having achieved the highest aggregate marks in a final, core English Language and Literacy subject.
Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) Student Prize
One prize of an ANCA certificate and one-year ANCA membership subscription with the option of becoming co-opted as an early career teacher will be awarded to a Master of Teaching secondary double methods music student. The student will be recognised for their effort and improvement across the music units, showing promise, commitment, growth, and merit.
Bank First Award
Prizes to the value of $500 each, awarded to the highest achieving undergraduate Initial Education Teacher students who have achieved a combination of both high academic results together with outstanding results in teaching practice based on the highest weighted average marks (WAM) over the course of their degree.
Design and Technology Teachers' Association Victoria (DATTA)
Up to seven prizes of a year's membership of DATTA and a selection of DATTA publications are awarded to the most outstanding students from each campus and NIKERI Institute in technology education in an undergraduate education course, having completed the unit EST400 Primary Technology Education: Creativity and Design with distinction and within the unit focused on either the integration of all three strands of technology or on either systems or materials strands.
Gillian Barnsley/Victorian Association for the Teaching of English (VATE) Award
One prize is awarded for graduating with a secondary education degree and having achieved the highest all-round performance in English education subjects and in English teaching practicum. The Award consists of a certificate and a year’s free membership of VATE.
Mathematical Association of Victoria Prizes (MAV)
Up to four prizes of one year's membership of MAV, a voucher to the value of $100 to redeem at the MAV online shop and a framed certificate, are awarded to the most outstanding students in mathematics and mathematics education.
One prize is awarded to a student graduating with an early childhood education degree, having achieved the highest aggregate marks in mathematics education units.
Two prizes are awarded to students graduating with a primary education degree, having achieved the highest aggregate marks in mathematics education units.
One prize is awarded to a student graduating with a secondary education degree, having achieved the highest aggregate marks in mathematics education units.
Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) Award for Excellence
PETAA offers four awards of 12 months' membership of the association to graduating primary education students who have excelled in literacy and English language studies during the year. The awards recognise both the importance of literacy studies and the career and personal benefits of belonging to a professional association. The resources recipients will access through their membership will be of great support as they begin their teaching career.
A student from each campus (Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool and Online) studying the Bachelor of Education (Primary) will receive the Award.
The Reverend Dr Norman Curry Student Prize for Outstanding Teaching Practice
This prize has been established to recognise Reverend Dr Norman Curry OAM who was a well-known and highly regarded educationalist who made a significant contribution to education in Australia.
One prize of $2,000 each will be awarded annually to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) course who has demonstrated excellence in teaching practice.
Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association (VOSA) Prize
The VOSA award, rewards a Bachelor of Education (primary) graduate undertaking music as a ‘focused study’. As a non-specialist the student showed commitment, enthusiasm and grew in confidence to include music in the primary classroom.
The prize includes one year membership that includes access to the resources on the website. Additionally, the opportunity to be mentored as an early career and co-opted to the VOSA committee.
Anthropology First Year Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest performing first-year student for the two Anthropology Level One units (combined results from the units (ASS101) Peoples of the World; and (ASS102) Culture and Communication, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Arabic Language Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving second or third-year student who has shown commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to their study of the Arabic language and genuine interest in Arabic culture. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Chinese Language Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving first-year student who has shown commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to their study of the Chinese language and genuine interest in Chinese culture. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Criminology Level One Student Prize
Awarded annually to the first-year student with the highest combined mark (above 80%, with no individual unit mark below 80) in the two Criminology Level 1 units (ACR101) Introducing Crime and Criminology; and (ACR102) Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Criminology Level Three Student Prize
Awarded annually to the third-year student who demonstrates a strong academic performance with the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) above 80% (with no individual unit mark below 80) of completed the level 3 criminology units (units coded ACR). The eligible student must have completed (ACR301) International and Comparative Criminal Justice; and (ACR302) Criminology Research, in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Malcolm Crick Memorial Anthropology Prize
Commemorating Dr Malcolm Crick who was appointed the first Anthropology academic in 1977 at Deakin University. Like many of the first generation of academic staff at Deakin, he contributed to a range of courses in the humanities and social sciences, always bringing peculiar qualities of vision and accessibility to his ‘tutorials in print’, as the study guides were intended to be. Awarded annually to the highest performing third-year student completing an Anthropology major (combined results of all Anthropology units), when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
International Relations First Year Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest-performing first-year International Relations student assessed from the two Level one units (AIR101) World in Crisis; and (AIR102) War, Terrorism and Humanitarian Responses, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Humanities and Social Sciences Honours Thesis Prize
Awarded annually to the Honours student with the highest thesis marks achieved in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The student may come from any of the School’s disciplines, including Anthropology, Criminology, History, International Relations, Languages, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Politics or Sociology. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Indonesian Language Student Prize
Awarded annually to the second or third-year student who has shown commitment, academic achievement, enthusiasm, and motivation to their study of the Indonesian language. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
John Laffin Memorial History Prize
Commemorating John Laffin (1922-2000), a distinguished Australian military historian, teacher and journalist, who established the Families and Friends of the First AIF (FFFAIF) Association. Awarded annually to the academically outstanding history major student who has excelled in the unit (AIH238) Australia in the Age of Total War 1914-1945. The recipient of this prize will receive a sponsored monetary amount of $500, a certificate and a three-year e-concessional FFFAIF membership. The recipient will have an opportunity to contribute an article to the FFFAIF Journal about history of Australians in the First World War.
J.N.E Award for Women in International Affairs
Commemorating Joanne Norma Ebbott, mother of Deakin alumna E. Ebbott, who is passionate and committed to facilitating the growth and encouragement of female representation in international affairs. The J.N.E. Award for Women in International Affairs was established to support and empower women who are looking to pursue a career in international affairs. Awarded each year to a domestic enrolled female student undertaking full time study within the Bachelor of International Studies (any of the following courses A306, A326, D338, D323) based in Geelong Waurn Ponds or Geelong Waterfront campuses. To be eligible for this award the recipient must be experiencing an area of hardship that impacts your ability to study and be open to attending a meet and greet with the donor. The recipient of this prize will receive a sponsored monetary amount up to $2,000 and a certificate. For more details about the award criteria please email admin-shss@deakin.edu.au
Lin Zheng Memorial Prize
Commemorating Dr Lin Zheng (1955-2019), this prize recognises Dr Zheng’s life-long commitment to education and her commitment to encouraging students to be enthusiastic about learning the Chinese language and culture and is sponsored by her family and her classmates at Beijing Normal University. Awarded annually to the highest achieving student for the unit (AIC382) Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese. The recipient will receive a sponsored monetary amount of $500 and a certificate.
Max Charlesworth Memorial Philosophy Prize
Commemorating Professor Max Charlesworth (1925–2014), founding Philosophy Professor at Deakin University. Awarded annually to the outstanding third-year student completing a Philosophy major based on the combined results of all Philosophy units taken in that year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Michele Langfield History Prize
Commemorating Associate Professor Michele Langfield (1946–2016), a longstanding former Deakin historian who began teaching at the Faculty of Arts, Victoria College in 1989 before it became Deakin University, until her retirement in 2011. Awarded each year to the highest achieving third-year student who has completed the Units (AIH350) History from Here, (AIH305) Sex, Race, Gender: Empires, 1750-1950, and (AIH383) Global Disasters, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Philosophy First Year Student Prize
Awarded annually to the student with the highest combined result for the two first-year units in Philosophy: (ASP108) Critical Thinking and (ASP129) Love, Sex and Death, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Politics Student Prize
Awarded annually to a second or third-year student with the highest combined result completing a Politics and Policy Studies major including (AIP347) Media and Politics: Campaign Strategies; (AIP301) Political Parties and Social Movements, and another 6 AIP/AIE coded units. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Middle East Studies Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving student completing a Middle East Studies major including (AIE254) Understanding Middle East Politics, and who has contributed significantly to the learning experience of their peers. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate book voucher and a certificate.
Roy Hay History Prize
Commemorating Roy Hay, one of Deakin University’s longest-serving historians.Awarded annually to the first-year History major student with the highest combined mark in the two history units (AIH107) The Modern World: Nations, Empires, Ideologies, 1860s to 1930s; and (AIH108) The Modern World: Globalisation and Fragmentation, the 1940s to the 21st Century, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Sociology First Year Student Prize
Awarded to the highest-performing first-year student across ASC101 Introduction to Sociology: The Sociological Imagination and ASC102 Introduction to Sociology: The Sociology of Everyday Life, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Elizabeth Eckermann Memorial Sociology Prize
The prize commemorates Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Eckermann (1949–2019), an international leader in public health research and a valued member of the Sociology staff at Deakin University. Professor Eckermann dedicated her career to improving the lives of marginalised women, focusing on gender and health, reproductive and maternal health and combating violence against women. T Awarded annually to the student majoring in Sociology, who achieves the highest performance across (ASC308) Social Theory Rewired: Power, Passion and Post Humanism, and at least one other third-year Sociology unit, when completed in the same calendar year. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Spanish Language Level One Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving first-year student who has shown commitment, enthusiasm, and motivation to their study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Spanish Language Level Two/Three Student Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving second or third-year student who has shown commitment, enthusiasm, and motivation to their study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Stan van Hooft Honours Prize
This prize is named after Emeritus Professor Stan van Hooft who has made a longstanding and sustained contribution to generations of Deakin's campus and cloud (online) students and colleagues, and to the philosophy community, both nationally and internationally, over a span of almost four decades. Stan was appointed as a tutor at Deakin University in the University’s first year of teaching in 1978 and retired in 2014 after 36 years of service to Deakin University and its antecedents. Awarded annually to the highest-performing Honours student (weighted average mean of all units) in one of the following Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines – Anthropology, Criminology, History, International Relations, Languages, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Politics or Sociology. The recipient will receive a $100 book voucher and a certificate.
Judith Rodriguez Prize
This is an annual prize awarded for an outstanding piece of work in fiction/poetry/creative non-fiction submitted in a third-year coded unit.
Work is nominated for the long-list by relevant third-year staff, and then judged by two members of the Professional and Creative Writing discipline area.
The winner receives:
- $400 worth of mentoring;
- free membership of Writers Victoria; and
- publication in the journal Verandah
Faculty of Business and Law
Bowater Trust Medal – Deakin Business School Graduate of the Year
Awarded annually to a Deakin Business School graduate considered to be the best all-round student based on academic merit, extra-curricular activities and ambassadorial qualities.
Deakin Business School Undergraduate Courses
A range of prizes will be awarded in recognition of high performing students across the undergraduate courses offered by the Deakin Business School.
Dean's Merit List
Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement to our top graduates from Deakin Business School undergraduate courses.
Geoff Neilson Prize
Awarded annually to the highest achieving Bachelor of Commerce (or associated combined course) student undertaking a third year of study either at the Waterfront campus or online (Cloud Campus) as a Geelong-based student. The prize is valued at a minimum of $1,500.
Deakin Law School Undergraduate Courses/Units
Supreme Court Prize
The Supreme Court of Victoria awards the Supreme Court Prize annually, to the top graduating student in the Bachelor of Laws.
Supreme Court Exhibition Prize
The Supreme Court of Victoria awards the Supreme Court Exhibition Prize annually to the student who achieved the highest mark for their Honours thesis.
Deakin Law School Academic Achievement Prizes
These prizes are awarded to students who achieved the highest academic standard in their coursework. The students who win these prizes are recognised through sponsorship by the Law School’s valued industry partners.
Law Firm Prizes
A prize up to $500 is awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic standard in their coursework.
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Awarded to the best student in MLP 323 Constitutional Law.
Awarded to the best student in MLP405 Equity and Trusts.
Awarded to the best student in MLP327 Property.
Awarded to the best student in MLL406 Taxation.
Australian Institute of Administrative Law (AIAL)
Awarded to the best student in MLL324 Administrative Law.
Australian Migration Lawyers
Awarded to the best student in MLL394 Migration and Refugee Law and Policy.
Clayton Utz
Awarded to the best student in MLP119 Contract A.
Awarded to the best student in MLP219 Contract B.
College of Law
Awarded to the best student in MLP235 Legal Practice and Ethics.
Coulter Legal
Awarded to the best student in MLL320 Family Law.
Harwood Andrews
Awarded to the best student in MLL215 Commercial Law.
Leo Cussen
Awarded to the best student in MLL110 Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation.
Margalit Injury Lawyers
Awarded to the best student in MLL330 Health Law.
Dean's Merit List
Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement to our top graduates from Deakin Law School undergraduate courses.
Faculty of Health
Head of School Academic Achievement Award – Honours
Awarded to the most outstanding graduating Honours student in one of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours), the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours) or the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – Advanced (Honours).
Head of School Academic Distinction Awards
- Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student in first year.
- Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student in second year.
- Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student in third year.
- Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student in fourth year.
AFL David Parkin Award for Coach Development
Awarded to the student with the highest academic achievement within their first year of the Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Applied Sport Science Major Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in the Applied Sport Science major the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Applied Sport Science Major Student of the Year Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Applied Sport Science major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
CASS Food Science Major Student of the Year Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Food Science major.
Core Advantage Strength and Conditioning Major Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Strength and Conditioning major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Core Advantage Strength and Conditioning Major Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in the Strength and Conditioning major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Cricket Victoria Hookes Scholes Coaching Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in the Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Dietetics Pathway Student of the Year Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) course.
Exercise Physiology Major Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in the Exercise Physiology major the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Exercise Physiology Student of the Year Major Award
This award will be given to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Exercise Physiology major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
IPAN Physical Activity and Health Major Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Physical Activity and Health major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
IPAN Physical Activity and Health Major Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in the Physical Activity and Health major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Novonesis Food Innovation Academic Distinction Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate student in the Food Innovation major from the Bachelor of Nutrition Science.
Novonesis Food Innovation Major Student of the Year Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Food Innovation major in the Bachelor of Nutrition Science.
Novonesis Food Science Academic Distinction Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate student from the Food Science major.
Sports Dietitians Australia Sport Nutrition / Nutrition Major Award
Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance within their first year of the Sports Nutrition or Nutrition major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Sports Dietitians Australia Sports Nutrition / Nutrition Major Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate with the highest academic achievement in either the Nutrition or Sports Nutrition major in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
The Physiological Society (UK) Undergraduate Award for Physiology
Each year, The Physiological Society (UK) recognises the excellence of final year undergraduate students of physiology. Society Representatives nominate students either for excellence specifically in a final year project, or for overall excellence in a degree.
Undergraduate Dietetics Pathway Graduate Award
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate student in the Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) course
Head of School Prize
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding undergraduate student who has completed first year.
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding undergraduate student who has completed second year.
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding undergraduate student who has completed third year.
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding undergraduate student who has completed fourth year (does not include honours stream).
A J Pollock Awards
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding student who has completed the first year of Family, Society and Health.
- A prize of $250 for an outstanding student who has completed the second year of Family, Society and Health.
- A prize of $500 for an outstanding honours student who has conducted a project relating to Family, Society and Health.
Australian Health Promotion Association (Victoria/Tasmania Branch) Award
A prize awarded to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion who is committed to the core principles of Health Promotion, evidenced by a Health Promotion focused placement (HSH303), and most outstanding in the Health Promotion focused core units (HSH208, HSH212, HSH220, HSH318, HSH323).
A prize of:
- One year membership to the Australian Health Promotion Association
- A prize of $100
- Certificate
MacKillop Family Services Award for Excellence in Social Policy
A prize of $200 awarded to the most outstanding Bachelor of Social Work student in the unit HSW316 Critical Social Policy.
MacKillop Family Services Award for Excellence in Social Work Theory and Practice
A prize of $300 awarded to the most outstanding Bachelor of Social Work student who has completed the first and second year social work theory and practice requirements.
MacKillop Family Services Award for Outstanding Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Project
A prize of $500 awarded to the student with the most outstanding Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) project in the units HSW416/H417 Social Work Honours Research Project A and B.
Occupational Therapy Australia Victoria New Graduand Award for Clinical Fieldwork Excellence
A prize of a New Graduate membership to the value of $357 to be awarded to a final year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy who has demonstrated excellence in a fourth year clinical education placement.
Professor Simon Haskell Prize
A prize of $1000 for the most outstanding student having completed the Disability and Inclusion major in the Bachelor of Health Science or Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Arts degree.
Research and Graduate Studies Prize
A prize of $500 for the best honours project.
The Kevin Murfitt Disability and Inclusion Pathway Award
A prize of $500 awarded to the student enrolled in third year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Disability and Inclusion major pathway who has shown excellence, passion and commitment in facilitating inclusion during their studies.
The Lise Carle-Pépin Award for Excellence in Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Performance 1.
This award recognises the unique contribution that occupational therapists make to the mental health and wellbeing of people of all ages and backgrounds by understanding the impact of mental ill-health on all aspects of a person’s life and by supporting recovery through engagement in meaningful occupations.
This award consists of a $250 prize. It is awarded annually to an occupational therapy student enrolled in HSO307 Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Performance 1 who demonstrated excellence in their engagement with the unit content, their practical exam, and overall result.
The Lise Carle-Pépin Award for Excellence in Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Performance 2.
This award recognises the unique contribution that occupational therapists make to the mental health and wellbeing of people of all ages and backgrounds by understanding the impact of mental ill-health on all aspects of a person’s life and by supporting recovery through engagement in meaningful occupations.
This award consists of a $250 prize. It is awarded annually to an occupational therapy student enrolled in HSO308 Psychosocial Influences on Occupational Performance 2 who demonstrated excellence in their engagement with the unit content and overall result.
Dean's Equipment Award for Medical Imaging
This award is offered to a Medical Imaging student with financial hardship to assist with equipment expenses (including laptops) associated with studies in the Bachelor of Medical Imaging course. One award of $500 is available.
Dean's Award for Work Integrated Learning in Medical Imaging
This award is offered to a Medical Imaging student with financial hardship to assist with accommodation expenses associated with work integrated learning in the Bachelor of Medical Imaging course. One award of $500 is available.
Dean's Award for Excellence in Rural Eyecare
This award will recognise excellence in rural practice during the rural placements that students undertake as part of their studies. One award of $500 is available.
Dean's Award for Student Leadership, Excellence and Service to Optometry
This award will recognise the leadership contribution of an optometry student during their candidature. Examples of leadership excellence may be within the course, but more likely from activities in the wider community that promote eye health. One award of $500 is available.
School of Medicine Honours Improvement Award
This award is offered to a student who has demonstrated an improvement in their results since commencing the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours). The criteria on which the award will be assessed are the percentage improvement from a student's 3rd year average grade in their undergraduate degree to their Honours Semester 1 average grade, their performance in other areas such as student societies, collegiality, or overcoming adversity (student justification), and any other areas they or their supervisor feels appropriate (supervisor letter of support required). Two awards are available, one of $2000 and a runner up award of $500.
School of Medicine Honours Awards
This award is offered to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) for academic performance based on the student's 3rd year average grade in their undergraduate degree and their Honours Semester 1 average grade. Two awards are available, one of $2000 and a runner up award of $500.
Barwon Health Midwifery Award (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a final year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and demonstration of excellence in the midwifery clinical program ($250 and certificate).
Barwon Health Nursing Award (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a final year Bachelor of Nursing student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and demonstration of excellence in the nursing clinical program ($250 and certificate).
Betteridge Award (NIKERI)
Awarded to a new student each year for four years to recognise outstanding clinical excellence among nursing students in Years 1–3 of the Bachelor of Nursing program at NIKERI ($500).
Eastern Health Award for Excellence in the Midwifery Program (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded to the best graduate from the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery for academic and clinical excellence throughout the course ($500 and certificate).
Eastern Health Award for Excellence in the Nursing Program (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded by Eastern Health to a graduating student for consistent outstanding achievement in the Bachelor of Nursing or combined degree ($500 and certificate).
Epworth HealthCare Award (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded to the Epworth HealthCare fellowship student who achieved consistent outstanding feedback for the quality of their patient care in the clinical components of the course ($500 and certificate).
Epworth HealthCare Midwifery Award (Freemasons Hospital)
Awarded to a first year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student for recognition of outstanding academic achievement and demonstration of excellence in the clinical program ($500 and certificate).
Epworth HealthCare Nursing Award (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a first year Bachelor of Nursing student for recognition of outstanding academic achievement and demonstration of excellence in the clinical program ($500 and certificate).
HESTA Award for Excellence in the Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded by HESTA to a graduating student from the Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) who has demonstrated academic and clinical excellence throughout the course ($500 and certificate).
HESTA Encouragement Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a first year Bachelor of Nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, passion and respect during the first year of the course ($500 and certificate).
HESTA Encouragement Award (Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a first year Bachelor of Nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, passion and respect during the first year of the course ($500 and certificate).
HESTA Indigenous Award for Excellence (All Campuses)
Awarded to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Nursing student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and clinical excellence throughout the course ($500 and certificate).
Homestyle Aged Care Award (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a third year student in recognition of excellence and commitment to quality care of the older person in the unit HNN318: Care of the Older Person ($1000 and certificate).
Homestyle Aged Care Award (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded to a third year student in recognition of excellence and commitment to quality care of the older person in the unit HNN318: Care of the Older Person ($1000 and certificate).
Marjory Walkowski Award (Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront or Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) student for excellence in clinical nursing research (prize money and certificate).
Monash Health Midwifery Award (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded to a currently enrolled fourth year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student who has demonstrated outstanding midwifery academic and clinical performance in all previous years of the course ($500 and certificate).
Monash Health Nursing Award (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
Awarded to a currently enrolled third year Bachelor of Nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding nursing academic and clinical performance in all previous years of the course ($500 and certificate).
Moyne Health Services Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a first year Bachelor of Nursing student who demonstrated commitment to achieve excellence in theoretical studies, simulation activities and clinical placements in the first year of the course ($300 and certificate).
Portland District Health (Nursing) Recognition of Clinical Performance (Waterfront or Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a nursing student who demonstrated excellence in the clinical components in the Bachelor of Nursing while on placement at Portland District Health ($300 and certificate).
Shirley Anne Everett Award for Excellence (Geelong Waterfront or Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a currently enrolled third year Bachelor of Nursing student who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of compassion, empathy, and clinical skill (prize money and certificate).
South West Healthcare (Warrnambool) Midwifery Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to the highest achieving third year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student for academic and clinical excellence throughout the course ($500 and certificate).
South West Healthcare (Warrnambool) Nursing Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a second year student for outstanding clinical excellence in year two of the program ($500 and certificate).
St John of God Geelong Award for Clinical Excellence (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a Bachelor of Nursing student who exhibited excellent clinical nursing care while on placement at St John of God Hospital Geelong in the third year of the course ($500 and certificate).
St John of God Health Care Nursing Award (Geelong Waterfront Campus)
Awarded to a second year student for excellence in academic performance ($250 and certificate).
St John of God Health Care Nursing Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a second year student who has shown outstanding academic and clinical achievement, and commitment to the nursing profession ($250 and certificate).
St John of God Hospital Warrnambool Nursing Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a graduating student who has consistently reflected attributes of clinical excellence: supporting the care team; commitment to patients and their families; personalised care; professionalism ($500 and certificate).
Western District Health Service Nursing Award (Warrnambool Campus)
Awarded to a graduating Bachelor of Nursing student for the most outstanding clinical performance in year three of the course ($250 and certificate).
Head of School Prizes
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the most outstanding third year undergraduate student enrolled in either the H344 Bachelor of Psychological Science or the H345 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) for the highest average mark over the first, second and third year of the course combined.
The Australian Psychological Society Prize
A prize of one year's subscription to the APS and a certificate for the most outstanding fourth year student.
Australian Unity
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the best Fourth year Thesis relevant to the topic of 'human wellbeing' in the H345 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), H452 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), H650 Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) or H664 Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice).
Compumedics Cognitive Neuroscience Prize
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
David Stokes Award
Awarded annually to the undergraduate student, who at the completion of their studies, achieves the highest weighted average mark of all completing students in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment. The David Stokes Award is a cash payment of $1,000.
Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Victorian Chapter Medal
Awarded annually to the best student completing the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) degree, as evidenced by excellent academic achievement, engagement in university life, and enthusiasm for making a difference in the construction industry. The award consists of a medal, $200 cash prize and one year of Associate Membership with the Australian Institute of Building.
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Donald Cant Prize
Named in honour of Donald Cant, an award of $1000 is made annually by the Victorian Chapter of AIQS to the highest achieving student completing the quantity surveying subjects in the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) degree. The AIQS make this award for each University accredited by the AIQS in Victoria.
Ian Fulton Rotary Awards
Named in honour of Ian Fulton (past staff member of the School of Architecture and Built Environment) by the Rotary Club of Geelong Central, two awards of $750 are made annually to the top two Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) students entering the honours stream with the highest weighted average marks based on completed level three units
Plan Group Emerging Leader Award in Construction Management
An award of $2,000 will be made to an incoming third year Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) student, based on academic achievement in level 2 units, proactive engagement in coursework, leadership potential, and a demonstrated interest in professional development. The award provides an opportunity to connect with Plan Group early in the academic journey, helping to establish professional relationships and increase awareness of industry pathways prior to graduation.
Rendine Constructions Award
An award of $2,000 shall be made annually to the most outstanding Bachelor of Design (Architecture) / Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) graduating student, based on outstanding academic achievement in their final year. Where more than one student satisfies the criteria, the prize value shall be divided equally between the recipients.
The SHAPE Future Leader in Architecture and Construction
Award of $2,000 recognises a student from Deakin University's Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) program who has demonstrated an exceptional understanding in integrating architectural design principles with effective construction management practices. This award celebrates the student's ability to harmoniously blend design with practical construction solutions, reflecting SHAPE's dedication to delivering excellence in the built environment.
Undergraduate Making Architecture Award
An award of up to $500 of the School of Architecture and Built Environment workshop services for use during enrolment to be made annually to the best performing student in SRD164 Architecture Design Studio 02: Matterscapes. The award will be made to the student with outstanding academic achievement and high-level model making skills associated with the unit.
School of Engineering Undergraduate Award
An award of $500 will be presented to the student who has achieved the highest WAM (Weighted Average Mark) upon completion of Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) or an equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
The Des Munday and Son Award
A prize of $500 is awarded to the student who achieves the highest weighted average mark at the completion of the third year of their studies in the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) or an equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Excellence in Structural Analysis, Institution of Structural Engineers Australia, Regional Group, Victoria Prize
A prize of $750 is awarded to a Civil Engineering student who achieves the highest overall mark for the unit SEV320 – Theory of Structures. Where more than one student receives the highest overall mark for the Unit, the Award shall be granted to the student with the highest final assessment mark. Where more than one student satisfies the aforementioned criteria, the prize value shall be split evenly between the recipients.
The Fred Green Memorial Award
Sponsored by, The Institution of Civil Engineers - Victorian Local Association
An award of $750 will be presented to the student enrolled in Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or an equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) who achieves the highest weighted average mark (WAM) after completion of all core 3rd year units.
Only students who have completed all compulsory, non-zero credit point 3rd year units will be considered.
Where units are completed over multiple years, students completing the last compulsory third year unit in the year of offer will be considered.
Where more than one student receives the highest total mark for the year level, the award shall be granted to the student with the highest individual unit mark. Where more than one student meets the criteria, selection will be made by the Head of Discipline.
The Godfrey Hirst Australia Award
A prize of $800 is awarded to the graduating student who achieves the highest grade in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), or Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) degree or equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
ITEANZ - Trafficworks University Award
A certificate and a prize of $200 are awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student who achieves the highest overall mark for the unit SEV402 Traffic and Transport Engineering.
To be eligible for the prize, students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or an equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Where more than one student receives the highest overall mark for the Unit, the winner will be selected by considering the mark in the individually completed assessment with largest weightage. Where more than one student satisfies the award criteria, marks in the individually completed assessment with the second largest weightage will be considered.
LEAP Granta EduPack Award
An award of $500 for the student with the overall highest graded mark for a Manufacturing Feasibility Study report that is completed as final assessment in SEM313 Manufacturing.
PSM Geotechnical and Structures Engineering Outstanding Student Award
A prize of $2500 is awarded to the student who achieves the highest weighted average mark at the completion of both SEV300 Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures and SEV362 Geotechnical Engineering. The student must complete both units in one academic year to be eligible and be enrolled in a School of Engineering undergraduate degree.
SEW-Eurodrive Award
A prize of $2,000 is awarded to the student who achieves the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) at the completion of all core first year units, studying in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) majoring in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. Three prizes will be awarded, one in each abovementioned degree.
The Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia (SRIA) Award
A prize of $750 plus a copy of the SRIA publication 'Historical Guide to Steel Reinforcement in Australia', is awarded by the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia (SRIA) to the student enrolled in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), who achieves the highest grade in SEV300 Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures.
The VIVA Energy Australia Award
A prize of $1,000 is awarded for the most outstanding final year project (SEJ441 or SEJ446) in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) degree or an equivalent major sequence in Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Dronesec Prize for Technical Leadership
An award of $500 and $300 runner-up, presented to a postgraduate or undergraduate student demonstrating a high degree of Technical Leadership in the final year industry capstone program.
School of Information Technology Award - Undergraduate
An award of $500 presented to high performing students enrolled in a School of Information Technology undergraduate course in each of the following categories. The recipients will have achieved a weighted average mark of 75 or greater:
- Awarded to the highest achieving first year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Burwood (Melbourne) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving first year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving first year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Online course.
- Awarded to the highest achieving second year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Burwood (Melbourne) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving second year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving second year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Online course.
- Awarded to the highest achieving third year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Burwood (Melbourne) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving third year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology course at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving third year undergraduate student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Online course.
School of Information Technology Award - Fourth Year Award
An award of $500 presented to high performing students enrolled in a School of Information Technology Honours course who have completed their final year of the course in each of the following categories. The recipients will have achieved a weighted average mark of 75 or greater:
- Awarded to the highest achieving student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Honours course who has completed their final year of study at the Burwood (Melbourne) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Honours course who has completed their final year of study at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus.
- Awarded to the highest achieving student enrolled in a School of Information Technology Honours Online course who has completed their final year of study.
School of Information Technology Industry Project Award - Undergraduate
Three awards of $500 each (one per Trimester) presented to students enrolled in a School of Information Technology undergraduate course who have completed SIT378 Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery and demonstrated strong professional behaviours that align with the award criteria.
The award nomination will be recommended by the Academic Director (Industry Projects), the Manager, Industry Projects and the relevant Unit Chair. Nomination will be based on demonstration of exemplary professional practice, leadership and standards and/or exemplary technical innovation.
Transurban Prize for Innovation and Ingenuity
An award of $500 and $300 runner-up, presented to a postgraduate or undergraduate student demonstrating a high degree of Innovation and Ingenuity in the final year industry capstone program.
Peter Kew Head of School Award
A prize of $500 is awarded annually in honour of Peter Kew (former staff member) to the highest achieving second year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Marine Science. The recipient of the award must be enrolled in at least three units per trimester and achieve a minimum weighted average mark of 80.
Head of School Awards
Eleven prizes of $500 are awarded annually to the highest performing students who have completed their first year in full-time studies in the following undergraduate courses. The successful recipients will have achieved at least a minimum weighted average mark of 80:
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology).
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability).
- Bachelor of Marine Science (Waurn Ponds Campus).
- Bachelor of Marine Science (Warrnambool Campus).
- Bachelor of Science (Melbourne Burwood Campus).
- Bachelor of Science (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus).
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Melbourne Burwood Campus).
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus).
- Bachelor of Forensic Science.
- Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology.
- Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus).
Christopher Michael Oakley Award
Named in memory of Christopher Michael Oakley. A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has met the requirements to graduate from the Marine Science course or its equivalent and enrols for the Honours year. The recipient will have achieved standards of excellence in their academic record, demonstrated a personal commitment to Marine Science, suitable personal qualities in leadership, concern for fellow students and demonstrated a financial need.
Excellence in Personal Achievement Award
An award of $500 is made annually to a student who has achieved excellence in their studies despite disadvantaged circumstances. The award recipient will have completed a minimum of 8 credit points of academic study and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree offer by the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Frances O'Connor Award
In memory of Frances O'Connor a prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to a first year undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Marine Science (Warrnambool Campus). The recipient will have demonstrated consistent achievement throughout the first year of their degree, and the highest increase in average academic performance in 2nd trimester compared to 1st Trimester.
John Clarke Prize
Established by his former students in memory of John Clarke a minimum prize of $800 and a certificate is awarded annually to the outstanding third year student entering an Honours course in Chemical or Forensic sciences.
Kate England Award
Named in memory of Kate England a prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has fulfilled the requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree. The successful recipient will have demonstrated commitment to their studies, high personal achievement (not exclusively academic) and pursued the ideals of the course in the community.
Office of the Chief Forensic Scientist Moot Court Prize
A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) who achieves the highest mark in the moot court presentation.
Victoria Police Forensic Services Department Honours Prize
A prize of $1,000 is awarded annually to the Honours student who achieves the highest grade for a Forensic research project.