Academic Awards

Awards are presented to students each year at the Academic & Professional Dinner in Semester 1. The Warden, Vice Warden, and Dean of Studies select winners based primarily upon the individual’s academic performance. Most prizes are awarded to third-year students, though exceptional second-year students regularly receive awards as well. 

Prizes for leadership, community service, college spirit, and other non-academic awards are presented to students at the Valedictory Dinner in Semester 2. 

Awards

The Arthur Marjason Prize

Awarded to the student studying in the field of Business or Commerce who achieves the highest GPA over the previous year. 

The John Grigg Prize

Established in honour of College Alumnus, John Grigg, the prize is awarded to an exceptional student studying Agriculture or Environment. 

The John Allpass Prize

The prize is a gift of Honorary Fellow, Mr John Allpass, and awarded to a student for outstanding achievement in the Health and Behavioural Sciences. 

The Sir Charles Spry Prize

Named in honour of Brigadier Sir Charles Spry CBE, DSO, the second Director-General of Security and head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, the prize is awarded to a Law student who likely to pursue a career in public service following graduation.

The Downer Evans Prize

The Downer Evans Prize is awarded to a high-performing Engineering student who consistently demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for the engineering profession. 

The D’Arcy Prize

Awarded to a student studying a Humanities or Social Science subject who is both academically gifted and showcases their dedication to their field outside the classroom. 

The Mark Williams Prize

Established by a gift from College Alumnus, Mark Williams, the prize is awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in language acquisition. 

The Stan and Sophie Freemantle Prize

Awarded to a student studying either Biomedical Sciences or Health Sciences and intending to pursue a career in Medicine.

The E.C. Cribb Prize

The E.C. Cribb Prize is awarded to a student for outstanding achievement in Engineering.

The Helen Thompson Prize

The Helen Thompson Prize for All Around Excellence is awarded annually to a graduating student, expected to take high honours, who has contributed significantly to College life.

Academic Excellence Prizes

A prize is awarded to the student in each faculty who attains the highest overall GPA:

  • Business, Economics, and Law Faculty
  • Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology Faculty
  • Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty
  • Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
  • Science Faculty

The Warden’s Medal

The Warden’s Medal is awarded to a second-year student with the highest overall GPA.

DUX

The Dux is the highest award the College bestows on a student for overall academic excellence. The Dux is awarded to the third-year student who has achieved the highest GPA throughout their undergraduate studies. 

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