Postgrad prizes and awards

Naomi and Isi Leibler Prize

A prize of $500 for the best MA or PhD thesis approved during the previous year in the area of Social Sciences. 

Philip Brown Award

A prize of $3000 is awarded annually to an enrolled higher degree by research student within the Faculty of Arts and Education, for research into Australian History entailing the use of primary sources. Where possible, preference will be given to research relating to the state of Victoria. The award is named in memory of Dr Philip Brown, an eminent historian whose work is characterised by meticulous research and the extensive use of primary sources. 

Roslyn Lawry Award

This award commemorates a young Museum Studies graduate, Ros Lawry, who died in tragic circumstances. Her parents, Jim and Fay Lawry, established an endowment for an annual prize.  The Roslyn Lawry Award is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Master of Cultural Heritage who has achieved standards of excellence in his or her academic record and demonstrated a personal commitment to heritage/museum training. The recipient receives a generous cheque to fund further professional development and a framed certificate.

Lynne Alice Prize

The prize of $500 is awarded annually by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to a student enrolled in the Master of Arts (International Relations) course who has achieved standards of excellence in his or her academic record in the Human Rights and International Law specialisation.

The Politics Student Prize 

This prize is awarded by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for the best postgraduate essay.

The course coordinator for the postgraduate program will ask two colleagues each year to join a panel to read the best postgraduate essays. When the panel has decided on a shortlist, the essays will be sent to a prominent person for their opinion on which is best. The recipient of this prize will receive a book voucher and a certificate.

Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) 

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in an Education postgraduate course who has illustrated excellence in educational leadership. The prize includes:

• A professional, framed ACEL Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Educational Leadership
• A membership subscription for one year to the value of $175
• A book voucher valued at $100, redeemable from the ACEL Bookshop

For further information regarding Faculty of Arts and Education Awards and Prizes, email
artsed@deakin.edu.au.

The Victoria College Foundation

This fund was initially set up to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Victoria College, just before it merged with Deakin University. The prize is to be awarded to a PhD student who just missed out on a scholarship. The aim of the Victoria College prize is to support a postgraduate student to study towards a Masters or Doctoral degree. The amount to be awarded is $500.

The Dean's Merit List

Recognition of outstanding academic achievement of graduates from Faculty of Business and Law Masters by Coursework degrees.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Prize

A prize of $250 for the best student in MAA763 Governance and Fraud

Australian Human Resources Institute Prize

A prize of 12 months’ AHRI membership for the best graduate in the Master of Human Resource Management.

Australian Property Institute Prize

A prize of 12 months’ API membership for the best graduate in the Graduate Diploma of Property and Real Estate.

Cricket Australia Prize

A prize of $750 for the best case study in MSS712 Sport Marketing.

Cricket Victoria Prize

A prize of $500 the best case study in MMS736 Strategic Management.

George Fairfax Prize

A prize of $750 for the best graduate in the Graduate Certificate of Arts and Cultural Management

IBM Prize

A prize of $500 for the best graduate in the Master of Business Analytics

IMG Prize

A prize of $750 for outstanding research in MMS716 Sport Organisation Theory.

Michael King Prize

A prize of $500 for the best business plan assignment in MPR705 Entrepreneurship.

Tennis Australia Prize

A prize of $750 for the best graduate in the Master of Business (Sport Management).

Brookes Scholar Award

A medal and citation will be awarded to the two most outstanding students in the MBA graduating class.

The School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences are currently reviewing their prizes and awards for 2016. These will be available soon.

Master Health Promotion - Course Leader's Prize for best Major Project

A prize of $200 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best Major Project from the Master of Health Promotion course.

Master Health Promotion - Course Leader's Prize for best Minor Project

A prize of $100 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best Minor Project from the Master of Health Promotion course.

Yungaburra Foundation Award

A prize of $500 is presented to an honours or postgraduate student with leadership potential in the disability field.

Australian Society of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Nurses (ASPAAN) Award

A prize of one year's membership to ASPAAN, awarded to the highest achieving student enrolled in the Master of Nursing Practice (Specialty Practice – Perioperative).

Elsevier Australia

A $100 book voucher awarded to the highest achieving Master of Nursing Practice student.

JR Medical Books Prizes

• A $100 book voucher is awarded for the best all-round academic and clinical performance by a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate / Diploma of Nursing Practice (Critical Care suite).
• A $100 book voucher is awarded for the best all-round academic and clinical performance by a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate / Diploma of Nursing Practice (Perioperative).
• A $100 book voucher is awarded for the best all-round academic and clinical performance by a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

Matrix Surgical Award

A prize of $100 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the highest achieving student from the Graduate Diploma of Nursing Practice (Perioperative) specialising in the Intraoperative Nursing Stream, in Unit HNN744.

Novo Nordisk Award

A prize of a $200 book voucher and a certificate to the highest achieving student for the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education.

The Australian Psychological Society Prize

A prize of one year's subscription to the APS, a certificate and an invitation to present a poster at the APS Annual Conference for the most outstanding fourth year student.

Barry Fallon Award

A prize of $500 and a Certificate to be awarded annually for the best thesis in the Master of Psychology (Industrial and Organisational).

Rex Williamson Prize

This prize is currently under review.

Coltman Prize

Awarded to a higher degree by research (HDR) student undertaking research in the field of biomedical science. The Coltman Prize recognises outstanding ability and achievement. The prize is valued at $1500 and is awarded as a cash payment. To be eligible for the prize applicants must be enrolled in a higher degree by research program within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

AON Risk Solutions Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate of marks in the unit SRM750 Built Environment Professional Practice offered within the degrees of S764 Master of Planning (Professional) or S703 Master of Landscape Architecture.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOBA) Building Research Postgraduate Award

Awarded to an excellent postgraduate student enrolled in the Master of Construction Management by Research.

City of Greater Geelong Landscape Architecture Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student enrolled in the Master of Landscape Architecture who achieves the highest aggregate marks in the unit SRR717 Thesis (Planning).

GHD Woodhead Landscape Architecture Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate of marks in the unit SRD768 Landscape Design Masterclass offered within the degree of S703 Master of Landscape Architecture.

Graham Treloar Research Prize

A prize of $500 is awarded annually to the most outstanding HDR student publication in relation to embodied energy and sustainability.

Places Victoria Planning Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate marks in the unit SRM781 Managing Change and Innovation.

The Warralily Urban Design Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate marks in the unit SRD764 Urban Design Studio.

Thomson Hay Landscape Architects Regional Landscape Award

An award of $500 is made annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate of marks in the course S703 Master of Landscape Architecture in a calendar year for an assignment that demonstrates a solid comprehension of the landscape architecture discipline in regional contexts.

Professor of Information Technology Postgraduate Coursework Degree Award

An award of $500 and a certificate is presented to the student who has graduated with either the Master of Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology (Professional) and has achieved the highest overall weighted average mark.

Professor of Information Technology Postgraduate Research Degree Award

An award of $500 and a certificate is presented to the PhD student enrolled in the School of Information Technology who has demonstrated the highest research and academic merit. The recipient will have completed an equivalent of two years full-time candidature and be currently enrolled in their third year of study.

Loch Postgraduate Research Award

A prize of $1000 is awarded annually to a postgraduate research student in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and research endeavour. The successful recipient must be currently enrolled and have completed between 12 and 24 months of their candidature on a full time equivalent basis. Recipients can receive the Loch Postgraduate Research Award only once in their candidature.