{"id":45,"date":"2021-03-30T03:19:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T03:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/friends.curtin.test\/alumni-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:01:13","slug":"alumni-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/graduates\/recognition\/alumni-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Inspiring powerful action, advocating for progressive change and pushing boundaries, there\u2019s no limit to what our graduates can do.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Jesse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Jesse.jpg 975w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Jesse-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Jesse-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Jesse-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Alumni Awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals who transform our society. From local initiatives to international breakthroughs, our alumni are redefining what is possible in their professions and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud to present six award categories this year, headlined by our most distinguished honour: <strong>John Curtin Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooted in a tradition of excellence since 1998, this award honours those who embody John Curtin\u2019s legacy of vision, leadership, and service. It is reserved for a graduate who has spent a lifetime building an exceptional reputation, someone whose enduring contributions inspire us all to strive for greatness. View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/reputation-rankings\/john-curtin-medal\/john-curtin-medallists\/#:~:text=The%20John%20Curtin%20Medal%20is,vision%2C%20leadership%20and%20community%20service.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous John Curtin Medal award recipients<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block id=\"terms-conditions\"\n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Key-dates\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Key-dates\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Key-dates\">Key dates<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Key-dates\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>Friday 5 June 2026<\/strong>: Nominations close at 5pm (AWST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>November 2026<\/strong>: 2026 Alumni Award winners announced<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Award-categories\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Award-categories\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Award-categories\">Award categories<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Award-categories\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>John Curtin Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who, over the course of their lifetime, built an outstanding reputation based on exceptional contributions to their field of endeavour and\/or the community and inspired others to strive for excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>Community Service Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who has made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of others through voluntary or other service in the community, locally or globally, over and above their role in their chosen field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>Young Achievement Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who has demonstrated excellence in their field of endeavour, and\/or made a significant contribution to the community through volunteer service. <em>Please note: the nominee must be 35 years of age or under at the time of nomination.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>Global Impact Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who has demonstrated significant contributions to society by improving or enriching the lives of others and the welfare of humanity on an international scale through outstanding professional contributions and\/or volunteer leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>Innovation Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who has had a significant impact on their profession, community, Curtin or society at large by developing an innovative program, process or product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><u><strong>Professional Achievement Award<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/u>A graduate who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and an exceptional standard of excellence in their field of endeavour. These accomplishments may span the areas of leadership, business, building a public profile or research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><em>There is one award per field: Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Engineering.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Terms-and-Conditions\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Terms-and-Conditions\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Terms-and-Conditions\">Terms and Conditions<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Terms-and-Conditions\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ol>\n<li>In these terms and conditions (the \u201cTerms and Conditions\u201d), \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cus\u201d or \u201cUniversity\u201d means Curtin.<\/li>\n<li>You agree that any personal information will be handled in accordance with Curtin\u2019s Privacy Statement located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/privacy\/\">https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/privacy\/<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>The Program is being run by the Alumni and Community Relations team on behalf of Â鶹ֱ²¥, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia. All nominations must be submitted to the Alumni and Community Relations team via the nomination form located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/graduates\/recognition\/alumni-awards\/\">https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/graduates\/recognition\/alumni-awards\/<\/a> by the closing date of Friday 5 June 2026 at 5pm (AWST).<\/li>\n<li>Nominations will be accepted from Curtin Council members and staff of the University, as well as Curtin graduates and other community members.<\/li>\n<li>All candidates must be a Curtin graduate to be eligible to win an Award. A graduate of Curtin is a student who has had their award conferred by University Council. Conferral is when the Council approves the production of the award certificate and the application of the Curtin Graduation Seal.<\/li>\n<li>Current members of Curtin Council, Adjunct Professors and current members of University staff (any person on a current Curtin contract, receiving remuneration from Curtin for their work) and serving federal, state or local government politicians (or the international equivalent) are not eligible to be nominated in any award category.<\/li>\n<li>Nominations are encouraged for individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of gender equity and diversity.<\/li>\n<li>A graduate can be nominated for a maximum of two award categories.<\/li>\n<li>A graduate cannot win more than one award category in any calendar year and cannot win the same award category more than once.<\/li>\n<li>Awards will not be awarded posthumously.<\/li>\n<li>Alumni awards are not transferrable.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates for the Young Achievement Award must be a Curtin graduate 35 years of age and under at the time of nomination. If candidates do not meet this age criterion, the nomination will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Nominations must include valid contact details for the nominator and the referee so they can be contacted for verification purposes. The nominator cannot also be a referee and vice-versa. Submissions missing certification documentation or valid referee contact details will be deemed ineligible for consideration.<\/li>\n<li>Members of the selection committee are not eligible to submit nominations.<\/li>\n<li>Immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling) of the nominee are not eligible to submit a nomination or be a referee for the said nominee.<\/li>\n<li>The nomination collected during the nomination process will be considered for two years only.<\/li>\n<li>The names of the candidate, the nominator and referee will only be disclosed to the Selection Committee, which may include members external to Â鶹ֱ²¥, and the Honorary Awards &amp; Appointments Committee, which includes Curtin Senior Executive staff.<\/li>\n<li>The winners for each individual award category will be contacted by a Curtin staff member to offer them opportunity to accept the award. If the candidate does not accept the award, Curtin reserves the right to offer another candidate the award or to not offer the award during the calendar year.<\/li>\n<li>If a winner does not respond to Curtin\u2019s offer of the award within the specified time period (usually five working days), Curtin reserves the right to offer another candidate the award or to not offer the award during the calendar year.<\/li>\n<li>In the event that the selection committee deems no candidate meets the selection criteria, the University is not obligated to allocate an award during the particular calendar The number of awards allocated in each category will be at the discretion of the selection committee.<\/li>\n<li>The Vice-Chancellor\u2019s decision during the selection of award winners is final. Nominators or nominees with a grievance about the selection process should direct their concerns to the Alumni &amp; Community Relations team.<\/li>\n<li>Curtin will take reasonable steps to maintain the security of all information which the nominator transmits to the University but we cannot guarantee that it will remain totally Accordingly any information which you transmit to us is transmitted at your own risk.<\/li>\n<li>Where personal details of candidates are provided as part of the nomination process, Curtin will comply with its Privacy Statement. Any and all personal information, including email addresses, collected at this website will be kept in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and will not be sold, reused, rented, loaned or otherwise disclosed to any third party for any purpose whatsoever.<\/li>\n<li>You agree to indemnify and hold Curtin and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, partners and licensors harmless from any claim against us arising out of content you submit, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the website, your use of the Site, your connection to the Site, your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another, including all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable legal fees and costs) related to such a claim.<\/li>\n<li>By submitting a nomination, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45_915312-eb .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45_915312-eb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45_915312-eb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"forminator-guttenberg\">\t\t\t<div class=\"forminator-custom-form\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"forminator-label--info\"><span>Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are now closed!<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45_8d2010-82 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45_8d2010-82 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45_8d2010-82\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n            full-width=\"white\"\n        block-name=\"card-carousel\"\n    role=\"complementary\"\n    aria-label=\"Card carousel\"\n    data-variant=\"full\"\n    data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"meet-our-2025-winners\">Meet our 2025 winners<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"card-carousel__slider\">\n                    <div  id=\"marion-fulker-am\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"marion-fulker-am\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Marion Fulker AM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/MarionFulker-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Marion Fulker AM<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Inaugural John Curtin Lifetime Achievement Award<\/h6><p><em>Graduate Business Qualification, 2006<br \/>\nGraduate Diploma in Business, 2007<br \/>\nMaster of Business Administration, 2009<\/em><\/p><p>Marion Fulker AM is a highly respected leader whose impact spans urban planning, infrastructure and community development. As the CEO of the Committee for Perth, Marion has led strategic initiatives that have influenced economic policy, regional competitiveness and gender equity in leadership, issues central to both business and legal practice. Dedicated to shaping a better future, Marion is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women, and a mentor to emerging leaders. Marion\u2019s mission is simple, it\u2019s to make a difference and leave things better than they were when you found them. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tNmsTYV4G-Q\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"sam-and-ryan-kroonenburg\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"sam-and-ryan-kroonenburg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamRyanKroonenburg-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Innovation Award (Joint recipients)<\/h6><p><em>Sam completed a Bachelor of Engineering, Software, 2005<\/em><br \/><em>Ryan completed a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, 2003<\/em><\/p><p>Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg\u2019s revolutionary innovation in education demonstrates how Curtin alumni can transform entire industries. The Kroonenburg brothers are the brains behind A Cloud Guru, the world\u2019s first serverless learning platform, which solved critical skill shortages affecting millions globally and delivered accessible, practical training to many. Their entrepreneurial excellence has inspired members of the Curtin community to pursue innovative solutions that transform industries with profound societal impact and commercial success. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kBp28Wk1yoY\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"heribertus-rinto-wibowo\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"heribertus-rinto-wibowo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Heribertus Rinto Wibowo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HeribertusWibowo-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Heribertus Rinto Wibowo<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Community Service Award<\/h6><p><em>Master of Public Health, 2015<\/em><\/p><p>A passionate changemaker, Heribertus Rinto Wibowo\u2019s leadership in public health and alumni engagement has created a lasting impact across Indonesia and beyond. As Director of Tulodo, he has led transformative programs on health, gender, and education across Indonesia and Timor-Leste. A driving force in alumni engagement, Heri is the Co-Founder and President of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Alumni Chapter (CUACI), where his leadership has supported disaster relief, youth education and health advocacy. From volunteering in remote Australia to mentoring Indonesian communities, Heri exemplifies lifelong service and impact. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rZbK2Jb8neo\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"eldin-rostom\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"eldin-rostom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Eldin Rostom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/EldinRostom-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Eldin Rostom<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Young Achievement Award<\/h6><p><em>Bachelor of Mechancial Engineering, 2017<\/em><\/p><p>Graduating from Curtin with First Class Honours, Eldin Rostom is a mission-driven healthcare founder whose work is shaped by a personal experience with a rare disease. As the Founder of Diag-Nose.io, Eldin has grown a team from four to thirteen and raised over $5 million in venture capital and grant funding from partners including Breakthrough Victoria, Artesian VC, and Radar VC.  A Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Young Achiever Award winner, Eldin also volunteers with community outreach initiatives through his local church. Eldin is driven by a single mission to help millions breathe easier through biology-based treatment matching for respiratory conditions. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qSYTXIHcNRQ\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"agusman\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"agusman\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Agusman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Agusman-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Agusman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Professional Achievement Award: Business and Law<\/h6><p><em>Master of Business Administration, 1998<\/em><\/p><p>A visionary leader with a strong commitment and integrity, Agusman has demonstrated exceptional leadership in financial regulation and supervision across Indonesia. Throughout his 30 years of strategic work in Bank Indonesia and OJK, Agusman has made major contributions to maintaining Indonesia\u2019s financial system. Committed to furthering financial education in Indonesia, Agusman is a part-time lecturer and researcher in banking and finance and was awarded an Honorary Professorship in Financial Management. Agusman\u2019s achievements reflect his lifelong dedication to excellence and serve as an inspiration to younger generations working in the field.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rHshBb7vK3w\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"hazlina-abdul-halim-pbm\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"hazlina-abdul-halim-pbm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Hazlina Abdul Halim PBM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/HazlinaHalim-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Hazlina Abdul Halim PBM<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Professional Achievement Award: Humanities<\/h6><p><em>Master of Film and Television, 2009<\/em><\/p><p>Hazlina Abdul Halim PBM is a dedicated mentor and advocate for women across Southeast Asia. Formerly the Chief Fairy Godmother at Make-A-Wish Singapore, Hazlina led a high-performing team of professionals to grant a record number of wishes for children living with critical illness in Singapore. Her multifaceted career spans media, government and non-profit sectors &#8211; always championing the underrepresented. As the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Communications at Teneo, Hazlina leads with impact, integrity and excellence. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DtbB38nwH_o\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"dr-kawsar-salam\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"dr-kawsar-salam\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Dr Kawsar Salam \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/KawsarSalam-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Dr Kawsar Salam <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Professional Achievement Award: Science &amp; Engineering<\/h6><p><em>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agriculture and Agribusiness, 2010<\/em><\/p><p>Dr Kawsar Salam has dedicated over two decades to advancing agricultural research and innovation in Australia. As a Data Modelling Specialist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Dr Salam has significantly contributed to the development of a suite of disease risk forecasting tools, which contribute to better crop productivity and profitability. Through her leadership, Kawsar not only drives scientific excellence but also inspires other women to pursue and thrive in STEM careers.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lBssqLwFCMg\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"dr-joanne-milios\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"dr-joanne-milios\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"\" alt=\"Dr Joanne Milios\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/JoanneMilios-1520x760.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Dr Joanne Milios<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><h6>Professional Achievement Award: Health Sciences<\/h6><p><em>Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy, 1993<\/em><\/p><p>Dr Joanne Milios has significantly impacted men\u2019s health through her nonprofit, PROST! Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer Inc., which provides exercise and mental health support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since 2012, PROST! has cared for nearly 10,000 prostatectomy patients. Joanne\u2019s physiotherapy expertise, together with her doctoral research, has made her a sought-after national and international expert practitioner in men\u2019s health.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zc0XIVFoGGo\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Watch video\">Watch video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slick-controls\">\n    <div class=\"slick-slider__dots\"><\/div>    <nav class=\"slick-slider__navigation\">\n    <button class=\"slick-slider__navigation--prev\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\n        <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--black\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-chevron.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n        <span class=\"sr-only\">Previous slide<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <button class=\"slick-slider__navigation--next\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\n        <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--black\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-chevron.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n        <span class=\"sr-only\">Next slide<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n<\/nav><\/div>    \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"meet-our-previous-winners\">Meet our previous winners<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2024\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2024\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2024\">2024<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2024\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">2024 Lifetime Achievement Award: David Wood<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduate Diploma in Science Education, 1978, Perth Bentley Campus<br \/>\nMaster of Applied Science, Science Education, 1985, Perth Bentley Campus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15679 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/David.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">David\u2019s career in education and leadership in Western Australia is marked by visionary leadership and a dedication to excellence. As the Founding Principal of Sevenoaks Senior College, he implemented innovative teaching practices and a merit-based staff selection process that set the foundation for Independent Public Schools and significantly enhanced educational opportunities for all students. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">During his time as CEO of the Curriculum Council, David advocated for inclusive academic pathways to ensure quality education for all. His commitment to inclusivity was particularly evident at the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, where he developed strategies to improve learning outcomes for Indigenous students in the north-west region. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">David established The STEM Learning Project, collaborating with Scitech and key associations to provide advanced digital resources for teachers. His commitment to science education is shown through the STAWA-UWA partnership on The Einstein-First Project, which aims to update school science with modern concepts of space, time, matter, and the universe. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">David\u2019s contributions have left an indelible mark on education in Western Australia, shaping a brighter future for all learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Oyuq0SER_WM?si=JeHrnXp4QwnOHjoR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Marc Allen<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, 1998, Perth Bentley Campus <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Marc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Marc is a leader in the field of climate change and sustainability, having spent over 15 years dedicated to decarbonisation. As the co-founder of Engeco and Unravel Carbon, he has made significant contributions to helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint and implement effective sustainability strategies. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2017, Marc co-founded Engeco, a consultancy agency that offered expertise in greenhouse gas and energy management. Through Engeco, Marc strategically accelerated businesses\u2019 in transitioning to a low carbon future. After identifying a gap in resources, Marc took Engeco to the next level and co-established Unravel Carbon; an AI-powered decarbonisation platform, assisting companies in tracking and reducing carbon emissions. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Marc is a dedicated volunteer who joined the Vic Park Collective in 2016 to support their sustainability initiatives. He also participates in Â鶹ֱ²¥&#8217;s Next Step Mentoring Program, where he helps develop the next generation of leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h3ikYsjPal8?si=GIITz1D4U319_a_X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: John Aciek<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, 2009, Perth Bentley Campus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15681 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/John.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">John is a prominent and dedicated community leader who has played a pivotal role in supporting South Sudanese members as they establish their new homes in Western Australia. His contributions to the community extend far beyond his professional capacity as a community development worker. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">John has effectively liaised with numerous government departments and agencies to foster collaboration between the community and various services. He is known for his ability to bring people together and break down barriers, making a significant impact on his community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/D--2MUEfD1M?si=gd9FaE6ZJ_SKM-KW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Sanyulandy Leowalu<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Sexology, 2019, Perth Bentley Campus<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15682 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Sanyulandy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sanyulandy is specialised in sexual and reproductive health education with a strong focus on youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusivity. She has played a key role in advancing comprehensive sexuality education in Indonesia, working closely with government bodies to integrate this critical subject into national curriculum. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sanyulandy\u2019s passion for training and research grew from her work with marginalized communities, where she engaged in discussions on sensitive topics like sex education and cultural norms. Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research, she has been instrumental in promoting and advocating for inclusive and accessible sex education across diverse educational settings in Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3256mJuQHF8?si=1VQzmlmuYMamra5o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Dr Kit Prendergast<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy, Environment and Agriculture, 2021, Perth Bentley Campus<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15682 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Kit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr. Kit Prendergast is a leading expert in native bees, a conservation ecologist, and a dedicated science communicator. She earned her PhD in urban native bee ecology from Â鶹ֱ²¥, supported by a Forrest Research Scholarship. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Prendergast received numerous awards, including recognition as a national FameLab Finalist, a finalist for the WA Young Achiever of the Year Award, and is the recipient of the Graduate Women&#8217;s WA Award, Graeme Robertson Award, Ivor Beatty Award, and ESA Prize for Outstanding Outreach. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">With over 60 peer-reviewed publications to her name, she has made significant contributions to the field, including the description of a new bee species. Kit\u2019s research has been featured on Gardening Australia and various podcasts. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Prendergast secured a Federal Government Bushfire Recovery Grant and has collaborated with local councils, universities, and organisations like Greening Australia to promote native bee conservation initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0YLL4oXtak0?si=Lz_qWaQR12zRpMR_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Wei Li Ng<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Entrepreneurship, 2012, Miri Sarawak Campus<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15683 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Willie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After completing his degree in 2012, Willie started his career as an auditor with KPMG and spent nearly a decade working on large scale business transformation projects across multinational corporations. In 2018, Willie changed the course of his career and turned to focusing on sustainability projects in his hometown of Sabah, Malaysia. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Using his leadership skills and expertise in the corporate world, Willie created an agri-tech start up, Global Cerah; a waste management and recycling business that uses circular technology to turn local farming waste into alternative proteins. Willie is passionate about educating future generations on the interconnection of a circular economy to sustain a long-lasting environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nf72C6N6nRw?si=peaczseoui61S6KT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Johanna Ramsay<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduate Business Qualification, Leadership and Management, 2000, Perth Bentley Campus<br \/>\nGraduate Diploma in Business, 2001, Perth Bentley Campus<br \/>\nMaster of Business Administration, 2002, Perth Bentley Campus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15684 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Johanna.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Johanna Ramsay is the Chief Executive Officer of Central Desert Native Title Services (CDNTS). CDNTS represents and advances Native Title rights for Traditional Owners across more than a third of Western Australia, providing legal support, advocacy, and essential services in the Central Desert region. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Johanna was the Chief Executive Officer of the Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (BNTAC), overseeing Native Title interests across more than 1 million hectares in the Eastern Pilbara. During her tenure, she developed a five-year strategic plan, secured a $30 million commitment from BHP and Rio Tinto for a Keeping Place, and advocated for improved dialysis services in the region. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In her early 30s as CEO of Skywest Airlines, Johanna introduced Cultural Awareness Training and promoted Aboriginal recruitment. She also served as an inaugural director of the Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health. The Jilya Institute supports Aboriginal psychology students with scholarships and mentorship. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Her expertise in operations, finance, and governance, combined with her advocacy for Aboriginal self-determination, highlights her effectiveness as a community-focused leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/p_A-2Cu7paM?si=6f9l42Eq4Cu-MXRp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Dr Catherine Stoddart<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Master of Science, Project Management, 2001, Perth Bentley Campus<br \/>\nGraduate Diploma in Business, 2001, Perth Bentley Campus<br \/>\nMaster of Business Administration, 2007, Perth Bentley Campus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15685 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Catherine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Catherine Stoddart is an accomplished executive in the public sector with a strong background in contemporary health and human services policy and strategy. She has a diverse range of experience in executive administration, strategic planning, transformation, and operational management. Her leadership roles include Chief Executive of Northern Territory Health, Deputy CEO and Chief Nurse in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, and Deputy Director General at the Department of Communities in Western Australia. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Catherine is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Brightwater Care Group, a leading not-for-profit provider of aged care, disability care, and retirement living services based in Perth, Western Australia. She is dedicated to social justice and improving outcomes for vulnerable community members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cWoc5iaV9f4?si=V2d8C1JafCKESII2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Grant Sputore<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Arts, Film and Television, 2006, Perth Bentley Campus<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15686 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Grant.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Grant Sputore is a visionary \ufb01lmmaker known for his captivating storytelling and innovative vision. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Â鶹ֱ²¥ in 2006, Grant founded The Penguin Empire, a production powerhouse known for its creativity and excellence. Under Grant\u2019s leadership, the company diversi\ufb01ed from music videos into commercials and feature \ufb01lms, earning acclaim at prestigious global award shows. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Grant&#8217;s debut feature \ufb01lm, \u2018I AM MOTHER,\u2019 was a critical success, acclaimed for its gripping story, standout performances and innovative use of visual effects. Premiering at Sundance Film Festival in the Unites States of America it received rave reviews and was acquired by Net\ufb02ix for worldwide distribution. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Recently, as the producer of \u2018We Bury the Dead,\u2019 and Director of the next instalment of the \u2018Godzilla x Kong\u2019 franchise, Grant continues to elevate Western Australia&#8217;s \ufb01lmmaking reputation and bring high- pro\ufb01le talent to the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6-9tqhts85w?si=2m8WzhKWyYOtJoSt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Dino Otranto<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Honours), Applied Chemistry, 2003, Perth Bentley Campus<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Dino.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dino is a highly qualified senior executive with over 20 years\u2019 experience in the resources industry, spanning a range of commodities and operations across the globe. Prior to joining Fortescue, Dino held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Vale Base Metals, Vice President Operations at South32 and various leadership positions at BHP. Throughout his career, Dino has demonstrated significant operational, technical, leadership and financial expertise, always putting safety and employees first. Currently, Dino is leading Fortescue&#8217;s metals business through a period of rapid growth as the Company works towards its Real Zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This includes overseeing the implementation of large-scale decarbonisation technologies and renewable energy infrastructure, as well as pursuing a new growth opportunity in the production of green metal. Dino\u2019s leadership vision is clear: &#8220;Climate change is accelerating, and we need to act faster than we ever thought to give our children a better future.&#8221; Dino is also a strong advocate for equity and diversity, committed to providing sustainable career pathways and enabling a culture that allows all employees to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/egALie-vHKI?si=Yb3pRsiXHqgfNLiB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2023\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2023\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2023\">2023<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2023\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">2023 John Curtin Medallist: Joanne Beedie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15679 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Joanne_Beedie_compressed-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Joanne is the CEO and co-founder of Helping Little Hands, a charity that has supported thousands of Western Australian families with premature and sick babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King Edward Memorial Hospital. A mother of five, Joanne has firsthand experience of the NICU rollercoaster when her twin son Lewis was born at 27 weeks\u2019 gestation. Tragically, she lost his brother Logan at just 21 weeks. Determined to use her own lived experience to help others, Joanne set up her charity to provide practical assistance, financial aid, peer support and advocacy to struggling families. Helping Little Hands focuses on stepping in when families fall between the gaps in government services; providing petrol vouchers, cots and car seats; funding accommodation for Aboriginal mothers; and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund essential medical equipment. Joanne is a passionate voice in a wide range of neonatal forums, including the King Edward\u2019s NICO Directorate, Women and Infant Research Foundation, the Health Consumer Council and Telethon Kids Institute. She is currently advocating to change the proposed re-location of King Edwards Memorial Hospital back to being co-located with other paediatric medical specialists at Perth Children\u2019s Hospital to create better health outcomes for future generations<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p_RQHagcpC8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Sandra Hill<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts, 2002, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Sandra_Hill_ENP_1618-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Nyoongar artist Sandra was born in South Perth in 1951. A Wadandi\/Pibulmun, Menang Elder and Custodian, Sandra\u2019s career as a full-time artist began in 1994 when she received a creative development fellowship from the Australia Council for the Arts. As a member of the Stolen Generation, she says \u201cart became my way of dealing with the profound sense of loss and grief that my removal from family, culture and community left me with and, as an artist I made it my mission to expose the segregation, injustice, mental, physical and emotional cruelty meted out to my people since colonisation\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2020, two of Sandra\u2019s artworks were chosen for \u201cEver Present\u201d, the largest collaborative travelling exhibition of Aboriginal art in Australian history. She was a finalist and recipient of the People\u2019s Choice Award at the 2015 WA Indigenous Art Awards and was awarded the prestigious Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement earlier this year. Sandra describes her work as \u201cextremely personal\u201d and a \u201chistorical visual essay drawn from my own experiences and the injustice of living under the Native Welfare regime in Aboriginal Western Australia.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BMHnWpQ77ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Dr Shayne Silcox PSM<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Master of Commerce (Management), 1994, Curtin Perth<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Management), 1993, Curtin Perth<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Business, 1990, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15681 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Shayne-Silcox-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Shayne-Silcox-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Shayne-Silcox-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Shayne-Silcox-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Shayne-Silcox-1260x630.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">With a career spanning five decades across the private and public sectors, Shayne describes the driving forces in his life as a pursuit for excellence, lifelong learning and service to others. As the former CEO for the Cities of Nedlands, Belmont and Melville, he has been recognised for his exemplary commitment to improving the lives of the communities he serves. Among other honours, he has been awarded Local Government CEO of the Year, the prestigious Australian Business Excellence prize, and been recognised with a Commonwealth medal for public service. Today, Shayne is the principal of Strategic Leadership Consulting Group, a boutique agency focused on creating exceptional leaders and delivering business excellence. As a respected business leader, Shayne has volunteered his time on numerous boards, as well as overseas, mentoring communities in Nepal, Cambodia and Myanmar. He has been a Disability Ambassador for the Disability Services Commission for more than a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dz6jQCfYsj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Conrad Liveris<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Human Resources, 2016, Curtin Perth<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15682 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Conrad_Liveris_ENP_0991-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">An independent economist and non-profit executive, Conrad has been described by the ABC as \u2018one of Australia\u2019s leading employment and workplace experts.\u2019 His advice on the labour market is sought after by government ministers, small businesses and technology giants, and covers wide-ranging contemporary issues like flexible working, restructuring, diversity and inclusion. His commentary has been featured in media outlets around the world, including <em>The Australian<\/em>, Buzzfeed and <em>The<\/em> <em>South China Morning Post<\/em>. Driven by his desire to expand opportunity, Conrad was appointed executive officer at The Piddington Society in 2019, a non-profit organisation working to advance access to justice and collegiality in the legal profession. Conrad sits on a number of boards including WAAC (previously, the WA AIDS Council), Sussex Street Community Law Service and Carine Senior High School. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f_oiIcXcR18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Apriana Toding<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2014, Curtin<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering), 2006, Curtin Perth<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15683 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Apriana_Toding_A30I2003-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As a leading professor in electrical engineering, Apriana has been instrumental in using innovative technology to improve access to learning in remote areas of Indonesia. Raised in a small village in North Toraga, Apriana understands first-hand the importance of equal access to education. Her award-winning use of MIMO (Multi Input Multi Output) technology during the COVID-19 pandemic has been key to supporting distance learning for both students and teachers. MIMO is a telecommunication network that uses multiple antennas and a relay system to strengthen and widen the coverage of an internet signal, offering online and offline internet to students outside of cities. Apriana is the first female professor of electrical engineering from eastern Indonesia and has taught at the Universitas Kristen Indonesia Paulus in Beranda, Indonesia since 2001. She is the Chairman of the Board of Professors at UKI Paulus and chair of the UKI Paulus\u2019s Research and Community Service. She was vice president of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Alumni Chapter Indonesia from 2019 to 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A-V3XG2n-b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Fiona Beermier<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Master of Business Administration, 2014, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15684 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Fiona_Beermier_ENP_1509-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Known for her values-based leadership, Fiona has built an impressive career in the community and health sectors over the past 30 years. Most recently as CEO of the iconic Ngala organisation, she is dedicated to creating the best outcomes for children through early intervention and family support. She is a vocal advocate for marginalised populations and, as the former CEO of both Intelife Group and Youthcare, <i><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm\">she<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm\">has introduced<\/span><\/i> vital programs into the community, including <span style=\"font-style: normal !msorm\"><em>The School Breakfast Program<\/em><\/span> for disadvantaged children and the<span style=\"font-style: normal !msorm\"><em> Empowered to Win<\/em><\/span> mentoring program. Fiona was selected to represent Australia at the Doha International Family Institute in Qatar where she helped write the Civil Society Statement on Parenting that was presented to the United Nations in 2019. Fiona has served on a number of community boards, including the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Board and the Australasian Association of Parenting and Child Health (AAPCH) Board and remains a committed member of the Curtin MBA and Executive Education Advisory Board and the Curtin Health Digital Child Expert Advisory Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1S5iRVveMbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Nicole Pates<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), 2010, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15685 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Nicole_Pates_ENP_0888-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">An award-winning physiotherapist, Nicole is the founder and managing director of Western Kids Health, an innovative, multidisciplinary private clinic that specialises in supporting babies, children and teenagers. The clinic offers a range of holistic services for young people needing assistance with motor, speech and language, emotional and cognitive development. As a highly experienced paediatric physiotherapist, Nicole is a vocal advocate for fun, evidence-based care and works tirelessly to support children and families living with complex and chronic conditions. In 2022, Nicole was recognised as Physiotherapist of the Year at the Allied Health Awards.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sHU-ubivDEQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Professor Matthew Tonts<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Doctor of Philosophy, 1999, Curtin Perth\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15686 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Matthew_Tonts_ENP_0971-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Matthew Tonts is currently the Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia. In leading the EPA, Matthew is responsible for providing independent advice to government on how best to protect the state\u2019s environment.\u00a0 He works across government, industry and community to achieve these goals, and advises government on the environmental impacts of some of the state\u2019s largest developments. Prior to commencing with the EPA, he held senior leadership positions at The University of Western Australia (UWA) as Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean, and was also Head of the School of Earth and Environment.\u00a0 He was also director of UWA\u2019s Institute for Regional Development. Matthew\u2019s academic interests are centred on regional development in Australia, North America, Africa and South-East Asia and he has published widely on the links between economic development, social geography and environmental change.\u00a0 In 2020, he was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of his research and leadership in higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o-kWajWgutE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Raleigh Finlayson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Graduate Diploma in Mining, 2005, Curtin Kalgoorlie<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Mine and Engineering Surveying), 2001, Curtin Kalgoorlie<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Associate Degree in Mine Surveying, 2000, Curtin Kalgoorlie<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/Raleigh_Finlayson_ENP_1725-min-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Raleigh is an award-winning mining engineer with more than 20 years of technical and operational experience in the specialist area of underground and open pit mining operations. Prior to his appointment as managing director for Genesis Minerals Limited, Raleigh built an impressive career at Saracen Mineral Holdings. As chief operating officer he was responsible for the feasibility study and development of the company\u2019s first operating goldmine, the Carosue Dam Operations. In 2013, he was promoted to managing director where he oversaw the acquisition, feasibility study and development of Thunderbox, Saracen\u2019s second operating goldmine. He also oversaw the purchase of 50% of the KCGM Superpit from Canadian producer Barrick Gold, bringing the pit under Australian management. During Raleigh\u2019s time at Saracen, the company grew from a market cap of $53m to $6.0bn, before merging with Northern Star.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2P2MdSCtHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2021\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2021\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2021\">2021<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2021\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">2021 John Curtin Medallist: Ron Geary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2021JohnCurtinRon-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2021JohnCurtinRon-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/2021JohnCurtinRon-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">For 30 years, Ron Geary has been practising \u2018service above self\u2019 as a Rotarian to help the lives of others and continues to be a vital contributor to Rotary projects at home and around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ron was born in the Western Australian mining town of Port Hedland and raised in the wheatbelt town of Dalwallinu. He began his service as a Rotarian supporting projects at a local level, and later served as President of Belmont Rotary Club and District Governor for District 9455. For the region, which includes Australia and Southeast Asia, he contributed as Chairman of Rotary World Community Service, Chairman of Rotary Australia Benevolent Society, Coordinator for the Health and Hunger Resource Group and Deputy Chairman of the Rotary Australia Foundation Trust. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Through these roles he has spearheaded and supported international projects such as polio vaccination clinics in India, Interplast in Fiji, and teacher education and training programs in Northern Laos. Ron has also supported the Rotary Foundation World Peace Scholar program and Rotary Australia World Community Service projects in Tanzania, Laos and India. He also represents Australia as an International Representative and a member of the elite International Cadre, which advises and determines the regulations that govern one million Rotarians. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">For his significant contributions through the Rotary foundation, Ron has been recognised as a Major Donor, Major Benefactor, Arch Klumph Society member level 2 and Ruby Companion of the Australian Rotary Health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He is a remarkable philanthropist who continues to volunteer his life in service to support the local community, fellow Australians and people in need throughout the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4OJtRVLgae4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Watch video<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Amanda Healy<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management, 2008, Curtin Perth Master of Business Administration, 2016, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21AMANDA_HEALY_A30I6714-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21AMANDA_HEALY_A30I6714-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21AMANDA_HEALY_A30I6714-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Amanda Healy has built an outstanding reputation in Indigenous business, based on exceptional contributions to industry and community, and she continues to inspire others to strive for excellence. Amanda is from the Wonnarua nation, the traditional Aboriginal owners of the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">She has more than 35 years\u2019 experience in the mining industry in Australia, Africa and Canada, working for companies including BHP, Rio Tinto and Western Mining Corporation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2004 she founded her own engineering business, Maxx Engineering, which was later purchased by multinational ThyssenKrupp. In 2014 she established a social enterprise called Kirrikin, which transforms Aboriginal artwork into luxurious cashmere and silk fabrics and garments. The company both employs and shares business profits with the Aboriginal artists. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Then, in 2017 Amanda established a mechanical maintenance business, Warrikal, that services the resources sector. As an Indigenous-owned and operated company, Warrikal provides training, mentorship and entry-level work opportunities for Indigenous people, to help address socioeconomic disadvantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ub3sg8PCBFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Mr Kim Collard<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Applied Science (Aboriginal Community Management and Development), 1998, Curtin Perth Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, 2005, Curtin Perth Master of Health Economics (Aboriginal Health), 2006, Curtin Perth Associate Diploma in Aboriginal Community Management, 2007, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21KIM_COLLARD_7288-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21KIM_COLLARD_7288-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21KIM_COLLARD_7288-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A Balladong-Wilmen man of the Nyoongar nation and a leader in enterprise and community development, Kim Collard is a highly respected and influential member of the Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community. Having been a lecturer and coordinator in Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies (Â鶹ֱ²¥) and a former police officer in Western Australia, today Kim is an experienced CEO of Australia\u2019s largest Aboriginal-owned business and office supply stationery company (Kulbardi), fleet solutions company (Kooya Fleet Solutions), and Director of his own training consultancy firm (Kooya Consultancy). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Kim has developed the capacity to engage and connect with people and opportunities at the forefront and background of our diverse nation. A compassionate leader with warmth and humility, Kim was inspired to establish Kulbardi around a corporate model that gave back to his people. Besides his children, the Bibbulmun Fund is his proudest achievement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">With commitment and devotion, he is deeply motivated to chair the fund\u2019s Advisory Board towards facilitating positive change \u201cby Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s6X3oLGRCJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Lieutenant Commander Ashleigh Payne<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduate Certificate in Geography, 2019, Curtin Open University Australia<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21ASHLEIGH_PAYNE0X7A8949-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21ASHLEIGH_PAYNE0X7A8949-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21ASHLEIGH_PAYNE0X7A8949-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Lieutenant Commander Ashleigh Payne joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2004. After her initial sea training, Ashleigh completed a Bachelor of Science at the Australian Defence Force Academy. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2010 she was posted to HMAS Darwin for award of her Bridge Warfare Certificate and completed a posting as Communications Officer. She then completed several postings and additional training before a two-year exchange with the Royal New Zealand Navy, which included her career highlight of Operation CASTLE deployment to the Southern Ocean and Ross Sea. In 2016 she took a career break to read for a Master of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, and, while in Ireland, she represented the country at the European championships of Australian Rules Football. After returning to Australia, Ashleigh navigated HMAS Melbourne and completed the Principal Warfare Officer\u2019s course and Advanced Navigation. She then completed a posting as Operations Officer\/Navigator in HMAS Sirius before being selected for command of HMAS Bathurst (II).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SAmp33qdtoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch video<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Pan Pan<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Master of Professional Accounting, 2010, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21PAN-PAN-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21PAN-PAN-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21PAN-PAN-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Pan Pan came to Australia in 2008, holding a Bachelor of Marketing and Management from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (in China), to pursue further education at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Since graduating in 2010 with a Master of Professional Accounting, Pan has held key operational roles at airports and airlines \u2013 including at Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines, where he was responsible for implementing growth strategies as Sales Executive and Sales and Marketing Manager, respectively. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2020 Pan joined Perth Airport as Vice President Aviation Business Development. He also serves as committee members of the Australia China Business Council and the WA Education and Tourism Committee, and is a member of the Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i6Pt0wTzMBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch video<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Dr Mustafa Atee<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2005, Curtin Perth Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy, 2011, Curtin Perth Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy), 2012, Curtin Perth Doctor of Philosophy, 2022, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MUSTAFA_ATEE_7055-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MUSTAFA_ATEE_7055-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MUSTAFA_ATEE_7055-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Mustafa Atee is a research and practice lead at The Dementia Centre\/HammondCare. His PhD led to the development, validation, implementation and commercialisation of PainChek\u00ae, an artificial intelligence-powered pain assessment medical device using automated facial recognition\/analysis and clinical pain behaviours to determine the presence and intensity of pain in non-verbal adults, including those living with cognitive impairment\/dementia. As one of the inventors of PainChek\u00ae, he also worked as a Research Fellow at Â鶹ֱ²¥ and as a Senior Research Scientist for PainChek Ltd, the company created from his research. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mustafa has received peer-reviewed and industry grants totalling more than $7M, including grants from Dementia Australia, CSIRO and Ramsey Health. His work has been recognised in numerous state and national awards for innovation, research and technology, including the Innovator of the Year, WA Premier\u2019s Science Award, and the Australian Computer Society\u2019s Gold Disruptor\/ICT Researcher of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gfMZNnhlQDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Samantha Seaton<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Business, 1989, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21SAM_SEATON_DSC04919-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21SAM_SEATON_DSC04919-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21SAM_SEATON_DSC04919-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sam is an internationally recognised fintech pioneer, a thought leader on diversity and inclusion, and a champion of financial wellness. She is the CEO of Moneyhub, the award-winning open banking, open finance and open data platform that transforms data into personalised digital experiences and initiates payments. She joined Moneyhub following a distinguished career at Willis Towers Watson and at fintech eValue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sam is passionate about the power of technology to improve financial wellbeing for all. She is a non-executive director at the Charities Aid Foundation Bank; a founding member of Open51, a group transforming financial services and building the new digital economy; and an advisory board member at impact investment platform The Big Exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/65XxwvnFNFY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Melanie Robinson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1993, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MEL_ROBINSON_A30I8532-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MEL_ROBINSON_A30I8532-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21MEL_ROBINSON_A30I8532-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mel Robinson has worked in diverse roles in nursing over the past 31 years. She has cultural connections to the Gidja and Ngarinyin people of the Kimberley in Western Australia, having grown up on Gibb River Station on Ngallagunda community before moving to Derby as a young girl. During her career, Mel worked at hospitals in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Perth, and in aged-care services in Derby and Dublin, Ireland. She worked at Princess Margaret Hospital from 1999 to 2008. In 2018 she served a six-month period as Acting Director of Aboriginal Health at Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), and completed a Master in Nursing Research at the University of Notre Dame Australia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mel has also worked as a nurse educator at Marr Mooditj Training and in policy in the Western Australian Department of Health. She served an 18-month term as CEO of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives. In mid-2020 Mel returned to WA to take up her appointment as an Aboriginal Research and Engagement Fellow at Ngangk Yira at Murdoch University. In 2020 she commenced as the Director Aboriginal Health at CAHS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cojwmp5cdig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Jeromy Lim<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design), 2011, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21JEROMY_LIM_00199-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21JEROMY_LIM_00199-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21JEROMY_LIM_00199-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After graduating from Curtin in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design), Jeromy Lim kick-started his globetrotting career by securing an internship with prominent Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa in Sydney. He then worked for the Italian luxury fashion store Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence, followed by the cutting-edge fashion label KTZ and the trendy fashion brand Boy London, in London. In 2017, Jeromy was headhunted by FILA to create FILA FUSION \u2013 FILA\u2019s youth sub-brand as their Head of Design. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Today, Jeromy is at LI-NING \u2013 China\u2019s biggest sportswear brand, as Head of Product Creation for their new premium line called LNG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xi5hml31Yr0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: David Newman<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor of Engineering (Common Core for Electrical), 1990, Curtin Perth<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21DAVID_NEWMAN_02176-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21DAVID_NEWMAN_02176-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/21DAVID_NEWMAN_02176-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">David Newman is an award-winning tech innovator, software developer and occasional filmmaker. Originally from Perth, David has lived in San Diego for more than 26 years, enjoying a successful career in video production tools development. He was instrumental in the creation of video tech companies Applied Magic, CineForm and the earliest iteration of GoPro Inc., where he has been in residence for the past 11 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">By applying his engineering talents towards his passion for filmmaking, David enjoys a creative and technical edge, while potentially discovering the next feature for a future camera or video production tool. He is currently a Technical Fellow for GoPro, where he holds the company record for the most individual patents filed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1u2-DIDNlUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2020\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2020\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2020\">2020<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2020\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">2020 John Curtin Medallist: <strong>Ms Shelly Skinner<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Founder and CEO of Lionheart Camp for Kids Inc.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Senior Clinical Social Worker, Western Australian Department of Health<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.-CURTIN-ALUMNI-SHELLY-SKINNER-FINAL_16-9-Branded_6-900x0-c-default-e1618191062410-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As a clinical social worker, Ms Skinner saw that bereaved children had unmet needs following the death of a loved one. In 2017, she launched Lionheart Camp for Kids, a children\u2019s bereavement program that supports grieving children from ages five through to 12, who have lost a parent, primary caregiver or sibling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Her professional skills, compassion and dedication to supporting children and their families have upheld the camp\u2019s vision that \u2018no child grieves alone\u2019. She continues to improve the program\u2019s services and foster a strong volunteer community, displaying unwavering leadership and advocacy skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Skinner\u2019s vision to support children through grief continues to benefit communities and has had a profoundly positive impact on many children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=To_OJqx4IwE\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Watch video<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Dorothy Erickson<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Associateship in Art, 1972, Western Australian Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Arts (Design), 1978, Western Australian<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Institute of Technology<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Erickson is an artist-jeweller, historian, curator, editor and author. She has developed a multi-faceted career and is committed to documenting and promoting Western Australia\u2019s art, craft and design history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Exhibiting since 1972, Dr Erickson has had over 40 solo exhibitions and over 350 group exhibitions in Australia and Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Growing up on a farm northeast of Perth, her career was influenced by her mother, Dr Rica Erickson AM CitWA, who was an eminent naturalist, wildflower painter and author. Many pieces of Dr Erickson\u2019s jewellery are inspired by Western Australia\u2019s unique flora and landscapes, and the movements of the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Following graduation she worked part of most years in Vienna and made regular visits to London. The contacts she made there enabled her to bring leading experts to the 3D Design Jewellery and silversmithing course when she was lecturing at WAIT. She was invited to talk about her work at the World Craft Council Conference in Vienna in 1980, and was offered the solo exhibition in Galerie am Graben in Vienna &#8211; one of the 3 most prestigious jewellery galleries in the world at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Today, you\u2019ll find Dr Erickson\u2019s works in most state galleries in Australia, the National Gallery of Australia, the Schmuckmuseum in Germany, the V&amp;A in London, Dallas Fine Arts Museum in the US and the Swiss National Museum in Zurich. Dr Erickson was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f_Ua_1XtEj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Mr Richard Hammond<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Associateship in Architecture, 1974, Western Australian Institute of Technology<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Hammond has worked as an architect, educator and project manager for over 40 years, with experience in England, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT, predominantly in the areas of housing and community sector design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He has made significant contributions across all domains of community service through innovative design practices, consistently demonstrating an unwavering commitment to sustainable, accessible and meaningful housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In his current role as Principal Architect of RH Architects in South Fremantle, Mr Hammond designs sustainable communities, high quality affordable housing and developments, community infrastructure and aesthetic environments. His recent local work includes public and private designs in White Gum Valley, Yallingup, Helena Valley, Jarrahdale and Albany.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bvojohst5lM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Young Achievement Award: Mr Marcus Wong<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bachelor of Arts (Screen Arts and Creative Advertising and Graphic Design), 2018<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Wong is a 22-year-old Curtin graduate with a mission to serve others and share peoples\u2019 stories to promote social justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Since the age of 13, Mr Wong has been making documentaries that aim to connect Australians with people living in the developing world. In 2019 he was awarded WA Young Volunteer of Year for his creative works that explored some of the trials and challenges of Ugandan and Ethiopian communities. Through his voluntary projects, Mr Wong raises awareness about social, cultural and economic differences between countries, but also the similarities that unite us all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W4I2_W7MYq4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch video<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Professor Mochamad Ashari<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Engineering (Electrical), 1997; Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical), 2001<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Professor Ashari has made significant contributions to innovation development in Indonesia, most recently in assisting the nation\u2019s health response to COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Professor Ashari is currently President of the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. In this role, he collaborated with Airlangga University Hospital to build and program medical assistance robots. The robots help nurses at the hospital to monitor, treat and communicate with COVID-19 patients, minimising occurrences of transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Professor Ashari and his team at ITS also designed, produced and distributed more than 140,000 face shields, 4,500 litres of hand sanitiser and 1,500 hazardous suits for medical use at the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k7kY9yJtmTQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Ms Kate Brown<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (English), 1990<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Brown is a compassionate leader dedicated to promoting a more sustainable future for islands globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As Executive Director of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), Ms Brown enables island leaders and supporters to take action to build resilient and sustainable island communities. She has extensive experience in bringing together island leaders, to build and strengthen partnerships to advance island conservation and sustainable livelihoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Brown has worked for government, non-profits and intergovernmental organisations. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived and worked in Apia, Samoa and Western Australia, where she has assisted farmers to transition to sustainable farming systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Sa5fwOrkDGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Mr Marquis Pohla<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Information Systems), 2004<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Recognising that new technology provides faster and more affordable access to market research, Mr Pohla transformed his<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">loungeroom start-up into Metrix Consulting, a leading strategic insight company. Metrix Consulting generates market, business<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">and customer insights to drive effective decisions in the tourism, entertainment and leisure sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Pohla\u2019s unique perspective on KPI development and evaluation, as well as his knowledge of big data and technology, has earned Metrix a client list that includes ASX-listed companies and government agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since the business started in 2009, the company has grown to 34 staff located across three offices in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6_V2LSh8SNU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Dr Andy Robertson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, 1989; Master of Public Health, 1990; Master of Health Services Management, 1998<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Robertson has a forged a diverse and exceptional career in public health. He has managed major disaster recovery<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">operations globally, and is currently leading Western Australia\u2019s successful health response to COVID-19 as Chief Health Officer of the Western Australia Department of Health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Over his career, Dr Robertson has served with the Royal Australian Navy and worked with the United Nations Special Commission, the Australian Medical Relief Team and the Australian Embassy. He has combined his public health expertise with strong leadership and naval experience to lead recovery teams in the aftermath of national and international disasters, including the 2005 Bali bombings, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquakes, the 2009 Ashmore Reef incident and 2015 Nepal earthquake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O7etnh1Lh70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Mr Abdul Abdullah<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (Art), 2009<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Abdullah is one of Australia\u2019s most internationally sought-after contemporary artists, with work spanning painting, photography, video, installation and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identifying as a Muslim and having both Malay\/Indonesian and convict\/settler Australian heritage, Mr Abdullah describes himself as an \u2018outsider amongst outsiders\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">His practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the \u2018other\u2019 in society \u2013 he engages with different marginalised minority groups, and is particularly interested in the experience of young Muslims in the contemporary multicultural Australian context. Through these explorations, Mr Abdullah creates art that examines universal aspects of human nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He was an Archibald Prize finalist in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=amLRmDhLyyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Mr Nigel Dennis<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), 1986, Western Australia Institute of Technology<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Dennis single-handedly introduced professional proposal management to Australia. He is Director of BidWrite Pty Ltd.,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Australia\u2019s largest and most qualified team of full-time bid consulting professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A strong advocate for the bid and proposal profession, Mr Dennis founded the Australian\/New Zealand chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) in 2008 and has served on the chapter board every year since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prior to this, Mr Dennis has been involved with APMP in numerous roles and was the first Australian to achieve the APMP\u2019s highest level of professional certification (CPP APMP). He was made a Fellow of the APMP for his outstanding contribution to the profession in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"purple-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GXLXcG-19Fk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch video<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2019\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2019\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2019\">2019<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2019\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_1000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1000\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1000 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20191028-2019-award-winners-1200x600-768x384-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/20191028-2019-award-winners-1200x600-768x384-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/20191028-2019-award-winners-1200x600-768x384-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/20191028-2019-award-winners-1200x600-768x384-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2019 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms Carrie Bickmore<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (English), 2000<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Carrie Bickmore has been a media presenter since graduating from Curtin in 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Bickmore\u2019s career began with a work experience role at 92.9FM in Perth. When a colleague at the radio station fell ill, she was brought in as an emergency fill-in newsreader. The chance opportunity led to a regular reporting role at the station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">From there, she moved to Melbourne and joined radio station Nova 100, before making her television debut on the hit variety show, Rove Live in 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since 2009, Ms Bickmore has been a co-host on Channel Ten\u2019s The Project. Within a year, she received the Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent, and in 2015, she won the coveted Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. In all, Ms Bickmore and her colleagues on The Project have won nine Logies, including Most Popular Panel or Current Affairs Program in 2019. With over 10 years of radio experience up her sleeve, 2017 saw Carrie back on the airwaves sitting alongside Tommy Little with the SCA Network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Bickmore devotes a large portion of her time to her charity, Carrie\u2019s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, which she founded after her late husband passed away after a long battle with the disease. To date, the foundation has raised $11.5 million, which has been distributed to numerous research and welfare projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen\u2019s Birthday Honours for service to the broadcast media, and to brain cancer awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Mr Darryl Davenport<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Business, 1988<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Darryl Davenport has been teaching ballroom dancing for over 30 years. His passion for the sport has developed into a dedication to help and support people with physical and intellectual disabilities so they can enjoy dancing, focusing on their abilities rather than their disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">From as early as 2003, he has been donating his time to support disabled students learning to dance and has been instrumental in the introduction of Ability Dancing (for people with intellectual disabilities) and Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing (Para-dance) to the state through his organisation Ballroom Fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He also co-founded OUTdance, Perth\u2019s first not-for-profit dance class for same-sex couples and singles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Volunteer Leadership Award: Dr Josephine Ratna<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Psychology, 1995; Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), 2015<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Josephine Ratna is a founder and the former president of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Alumni Chapter Indonesia (CUACI). She has been instrumental in developing a forum for Curtin alumni in Indonesia to connect through social media, social events and professional development initiatives. CUACI also offers support to Indonesian student associations at Curtin, with Dr Ratna often personally connecting students with the chapter or with professional development opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Ratna is a full-time clincial psychologist for the Autism Association of Western Australia and also sits on several Australian and Indonesian psychology boards and societies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Volunteer Leadership Award: Mrs Katherine Pritchard<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), 2017<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Katherine Pritchard is an early childhood educator. In 2018, she helped re-launch the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Early Childhood Education Alumni Chapter, out of a desire to support recent education graduates. She is also active in her community, encouraging residents within the City of Cockburn to participate in the Treeby Olympics, a fun community event open to people of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As an educator, Mrs Pritchard strives to deliver play-based learning in her classroom. She has a special interest in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and has incorporated Aboriginal perspectives and culture into her daily teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Young Achievement Award: Ms Rebecca Bignell<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), 2007; Bachelor of Arts (Performance Studies), 2007<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Rebecca Bignell has extensive experience in areas spanning journalism, marketing, brand, partnerships, acting and digital content strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">She has been successful in sharing the stories of regional Australia, through her two media production companies: Cockatoo Co.Lab, which creates co-storytelling opportunities with regional Australians, and Rural Room, which shares digital content generated by regional creatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Bignell is also the producer of 600 Bottles of Wine, an Australian drama that was purchased by the BBC and had its world premiere on BBC Three last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Mr Joshua Portlock<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering), 2006<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Joshua Portlock has made an astounding number of technological achievements in aviation, both locally and globally. These achievements began during his final year at university, when he built a quad-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle at a time when no known product existed in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2014, Mr Portlock founded Electro.Aero, a company dedicated to helping the world transition to sustainable aviation. Last year, the company made international headlines when they successfully certified the world\u2019s first light electric aircraft, in partnership with NASA, Zero Emission Vehicles Australia, Pipistrel and Bye Aerospace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Mr Constantine Michael<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Electronic Engineering), 1976; Bachelor of Applied Science (Communications Engineering), 1977; Bachelor of Engineering (Communications), 1984<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Constantine Michael has spent his entire career designing and developing innovative technology to assist those in need. His most recent design is the Balconi Smart Torch, a video-conferencing system that connects over Satellite, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi to provide first responders living in remote communities with direct access to medical specialists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Easy to use, portable and affordable, the equipment is set to revolutionise emergency response management. It has already won a number of awards, including the Australian Information Industry Association and Australian Government Innovation of the Year Award at the 2017 National iAwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Dr Mariyam Shakeela<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Graduate Certificate in Management, 2002; Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Management), 2003; Master of Commerce (Management), 2004; Doctor of Philosophy (Management), 2009<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Mariyam Shakeela has worked in a number of diverse fields over the past 30 years. She is a shareholder and CEO of Maldives trading company, SIMDI, conceptualising and managing the first true 5\/6 star resort in the Maldives and building the first luxury apartments in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">For a number of years, Dr Shakeela was a respected Cabinet Minister in the Maldivian Government, with her cabinet portfolios including Environment and Energy, Gender, Family and Human Rights, National Social Security, Climate Change, Water and Sanitation, Foreign Affairs and Health. She has also served as the Chairperson of the World Health Organisation Executive Board. As a cabinet minister she worked closely at the initial stages of developing SDG\u2019s, Paris Climate agreement, and chaired sessions on UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, IRENA and climate finance making substantial global impact through her voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Mrs Sara David<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1993<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sara David has been improving the health outcomes of women and children in rural Papua New Guinea as the Chief Executive Officer for Living Child Inc., a not-for-profit healthcare organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mrs David founded the organisation in 2012, after being made aware of a high number of pregnant women and young children dying in the remote village of Yamen due to a lack of health services. Thanks to her team\u2019s efforts in training local health workers and supplying new medical resources, the number of maternal deaths and the rates of infection among mothers and babies has reduced considerably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Professor Fredrik Benu<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture\/Agribusiness), 2004<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Professor Fredrik Benu is the Rector of Nusa Cendana University (Universitas Nusa Cendana), an Indonesian university based in the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the island of Timor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Not only has he been instrumental in encouraging more Indonesians in the province to pursue tertiary education \u2013 he has also worked on numerous agricultural projects to better the outcomes of Indonesian farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Professor Benu contributed to the province\u2019s economy during his time as a member of the Regional Parliament of the City of Kupang from 2002\u20132005, and as a consultant for the Regional Development Planning Agency of Nusa Tengara since 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Mr Craig Muir<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Architecture), 1986; Bachelor of Architecture, 1988<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Craig Muir is a Director of GHDWoodhead, an architectural practice ranked third in Australasia and 54th in the world, based on revenue, by UK magazine Building Design. He is responsible for business development, client development, design and strategic leadership at the practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Muir spent his early career travelling around the world, working for architectural practices in the UK, US and New Zealand. He then returned to Perth and founded his own business, Muir Architects, which was later acquired by GHDWoodhead Group. The acquisition opened up new roles within the company and led him to the position he is in today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Mr David Gribble<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Information and Library Studies), 2001; Master of Business Administration, 2006<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Under David Gribble\u2019s leadership, Constable Care Child Safety Foundation has gone from a small, single-focused entity to one that offers an extensive suite of programs in the area of child safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">His tenacity and perseverance in raising millions of dollars to fund the Constable Care Safety School, so children can learn to navigate road and transport hazards in a safe environment, and an augmented reality app, to bring road safety lessons to life in the classroom, exemplify just some of the ways he is keeping young Western Australians safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Dr Camilla Ming Lee Wong<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1992<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Camilla Ming Lee Wong is a role model for many young pharmacists in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">She has held a number of leadership positions, including Deputy Director at the SingHealth Group Allied Health office, Singapore\u2019s largest group of healthcare institutions. She has spent much of her time improving pharmacy residency programs and frameworks for training preregistration pharmacists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2008, Dr Wong became the first Singaporean to win the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award for hospital pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2018\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2018\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2018\">2018<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2018\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2018AlumniAwardsAwardees-768x441-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2018AlumniAwardsAwardees-768x441-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2018AlumniAwardsAwardees-768x441-1-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2018 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Tracy Westerman<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), 2003; Master of Psychology (Clinical Health Psychology), 2003<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Tracy\u00a0Westerman is a proud Njamal woman from the Pilbara who has worked for more than two decades to reduce the high rates of mental illness among Aboriginal people. She founded the Indigenous Psychological Services in 1998 to help Aboriginal people in the absence of government funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Westerman\u2019s PhD research paved the way for a new approach to Indigenous psychology with the development of unique psychometric tests and assessment protocols. In 2005, the Canadian government sent a delegation to Australia to explore Dr Westerman\u2019s practices and recommended the same approaches for Aboriginal Canadians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Westerman has trained more than 22,000 clinicians in culturally-appropriate psychological approaches, delivered national and international keynote addresses, and acted as an expert witness in parliamentary inquiries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">She has received numerous awards, including 2018 West Australian of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Ms Gloria Sutherland<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing), 1987; Postgraduate Diploma (Health Science), 1990; Master of Science (Community Health), 1993<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Gloria Sutherland has had a remarkable career advocating for equitable access to health services. In her role as Director, Kimberley Population Health Unit for the WA Department of Health, Ms Sutherland successfully negotiated partnerships with a range of groups, and increased the size of her staff in recognition of the need for more preventative health services in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Sutherland is now studying a PhD on the impact of homelessness on the health needs of older women in the Perth metropolitan area at the University of Notre Dame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Ms Katie O&#8217;Donnell<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), 2002<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since starting her journey with WA\u2019s Variety Youth Choir in 1998, Katie O\u2019Donnell has been performing, mentoring and teaching disadvantaged and unwell children and young adults for many years. Her support has given many children the chance to develop their confidence, ambition and self-esteem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms O\u2019Donnell has held many positions at Variety \u2013 the Children\u2019s Charity WA, including marketing communications manager, and PR and events coordinator. Since 2015, she has been the organisation\u2019s fundraising manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumna Award: Ms Melissa Davey<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Social Science (Political Science and Journalism), 2007<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Melissa Davey is regarded as one of Australia\u2019s leading medical journalists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After graduating from Curtin, Ms Davey moved to Sydney, where she worked for the International Federation of Journalists, the Northern District Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. From there, she pursued her interest in health by embarking on an editing role with the Sax Institute\u2019s Public Health Research &amp; Practice academic journal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Davey is currently the Guardian Australia\u2019s Melbourne Bureau Chief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumnus Award: Mr Travis Bailey<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2007; Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, 2014<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Travis Bailey completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy at Curtin in 2007. Soon after, he moved to Bunbury, and in 2009 he purchased a stake in Centrepoint Amcal Chemist in Bunbury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2012, Mr Bailey opened the Southwest Hospital Pharmacy with his business partners. This year, the group opened PureIV, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility based in Shenton Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In addition to his business activities, Mr Bailey is the Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, WA branch. He was also named a WA Business News 40under40 winner in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Dr Syaifullah Muhammad<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), 2008; Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), 2013<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Syaifullah Muhammad and his team at Syiah Kuala University (Universitas Syiah Kuala) in Aceh, Indonesia have developed an innovative, energy efficient technology to extract high-quality patchouli oil from the patchouli plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education recently awarded Dr Muhammad a grant to continue his research for the next three years. From the funding, the ministry will set up a Teaching Industry Project in 2019 to enhance the processing skills of Aceh\u2019s patchouli farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Associate Professor Phil Connors<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Social Work, 1993; Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work and Social Policy), 2007<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Associate Professor Phil Connors is the founding Co-Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership (CHL), a joint initiative of Deakin University and Save the Children Australia. The centre was established to foster innovative teaching, research and policy development in the humanitarian sector, with the aim of better helping communities around the world affected by crises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Associate Professor Connors\u2019s research focuses on localisation and leadership in the context of improving the humanitarian ecosystem. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee on the Humanitarian Encyclopedia Project, which seeks to define humanitarian concepts and practices across cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2009<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">For his doctoral studies, Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan developed a mini-grid hybrid power and water elevation supply system using renewable energy sources. The supply system design concept won a UNESCO and Daimler Mondialogo Engineering Award in 2007, and the system was later installed in Banyumeneng, an area in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta that had a shortage of clean water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Now working at Gadjah Mada University (Universitas Gadjah Mada), Dr Setiawan is hoping to implement water supply system technologies more widely in Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Mr Warrick Hazeldine<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Public Relations), 1996<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Warrick Hazeldine co-founded the public relations firm, Purple Communications, in 2004 with a laptop and a second-hand desk. Now known as Cannings Purple, the vibrant organisation is a leading strategic communications consultancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The organisation has thrived under Mr Hazeldine\u2019s direction: anticipating trends, adapting to opportunities and employing some of the industry\u2019s best communications advisers. Cannings Purple was named a finalist in the 2018 Financial PR Consultancies of the Year at the prestigious 2018 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards, and won the title of Australasian Consultancy of the Year at the 2015 awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Hazeldine was also named a WA Business News 40under40 winner in 2013, in recognition of his contribution to the not-for-profit and business communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Business and Law: Dr Rahayu Puspasari<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Business Administration, 2015<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Rahayu Puspasari\u2019s achievements have been nationally recognised in Indonesia. As the President Director of the Government Property Management of Indonesia <i>(Lembaga Manajemen Aset Negara, or LMAN)<\/i>, she has accelerated the land acquisition process for national strategic infrastructure developments and created a new source of non-tax revenue from underutilised assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Puspasari successfully established LMAN as an autonomous \u2018corporate-like\u2019 unit under the Indonesian Ministry of Finance in 2015. Her strategic leadership in corporate governance has resulted in the reformation of state audit, the inventory or valuation of state properties and assisted national infrastructure development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2017\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2017\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2017\">2017<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2017\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-998\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-998 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2017AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2017 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Susan Barkdoll<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Science Education, 1998<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Working as a science teacher in San Bernardino in the US, Dr Barkdoll has demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism and dedication throughout her 30-year career in education. She has inspired and nurtured pre-primary children through to university level adults, mentored and guided colleagues, and enthused, enabled and engaged members of her community. She has also successfully secured more than $500,000 in grants from local, state and national organisations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Volunteer Leadership Award: Mr Edmund Seng<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing), 2000; Graduate Diploma in Business (Electronic Commerce), 2001; Master of Electronic Commerce, 2001<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Seng is the Managing Partner of Calent3 and Artemis Search &amp; Partners as well as President of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Alumni Chapter Singapore, a volunteer position he has held for eight years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He has transformed the chapter into a vibrant, active group that hosts regular events for Singapore-based graduates. He has also been involved with student-focused initiatives, such as the Curtin Singapore Career Centre and the annual Curtin Singapore Career Fair. Together with the executive committee, he continues to engage Singapore alumni members and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Mrs Kristy Wiegele<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science, 1998; Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 2008; Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, 2011<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mrs Wiegele works as a midwife at St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital and is a recognised clinical expert in the field of midwifery. Since supporting a family who lost their baby through stillbirth in 2014, Mrs Wiegele raised more than $100,000 to purchase a cold cuddle cot for every maternity unit in Western Australia. The cot circulates cold air beneath a bassinet so families can spend as much time as they need with their stillborn babies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In addition to raising funds from community events and via her Facebook page, <i>A Midwife&#8217;s Gift<\/i>, she also brokered a significant partnership with the Government of Western Australia Department of Health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumna Award: Ms Shelley Cable<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), 2015<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Cable, a 22-year-old Wilman-Nyoongar woman from Perth, is passionate about Indigenous business and financial literacy. In July, she presented to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the need for greater financial literacy as a foundation for the success of the global Indigenous business sector. She was also selected as a national delegate to provide recommendations on constitutional reform and was named as a finalist in the 2017 Western Australian of the Year Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Dr Martin Dougiamas<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Computer Science, 1993; Master of Science Education, 2000<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Dougiamas is the founder and CEO of open source learning platform, Moodle. Since the release of the first public version in 2001, Moodle has been utilised by millions of people around the world, from vast corporations to village classrooms. It has been used in war-torn countries such as Syria, to enable teachers to educate students about the dangers of mines. Today, Moodle has been translated in 100 languages and is currently accessible in 230 countries, with 100 million users globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Innovation Award: Mr Anthony Brown<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Associateship in Applied Physics, 1969<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Brown has made a significant contribution to the development of innovative and assistive technologies designed to enhance the lives of those disabled by illness, accident or the aging process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2014, he established a non-profit organisation, Bentech Assistive Technologies, to continue the initial work of his late son, Ben, who was severely physically disabled. His work includes the Ben&#8217;s House Project, a suite of software and hardware that provides low cost and easily accessible home automation technologies to assist people with a physical disability, and their carers and loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Dr James Aldred<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy, 2009<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Aldred has more than 35 years&#8217; experience in the building industry, working in Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the UK. When he completed his PhD at Curtin in 2009, he was working as the Independent Verifier on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world&#8217;s tallest building. He has received numerous awards over the years, including the prestigious George Stephenson Medal from the Institute of Civil Engineering in the UK in 2011. Dr Aldred is currently Technical Director at both Concrete Future and AECOM Australia, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Mr Greg Howlett<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Architecture, 1977<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Howlett, a Director at Cox Architecture, has had a long and distinguished international career in architecture. After graduating in 1977, Mr Howlett accepted a position in the Middle East, working on large hotel resort projects, before moving to Europe. After attending the UK&#8217;s renowned Architecture Association Summer School, he returned to Perth in 1980.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He has since worked on numerous major projects, including the West Australian Maritime Museum, Government Offices in East Perth and Singapore Airlines House, all of which received awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Ms Marita Walker<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences, 1979; \u00a0Master of Applied Science, 1988<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Walker has been driving and leading change in disability, aged care and mental health sectors for more than 30 years. She has dedicated her career to improving the lives of people with disabilities and has made a significant impact on individuals, families, organisations and policy in Western Australia, Australia and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In her current role as a Trial Site Manager for the National Disability Insurance Agency in Western Australia, Ms Walker has led the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA, a challenging project which has required strong leadership, drive and determination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Curtin Business School: Ms Sharon Warburton<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Business, 1990<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Warburton has been smashing glass ceilings throughout her 25-year career. She is a non-executive director of numerous companies including Fortescue Metals Group, NEXTDC and Western Power as well as Chairperson of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility. She was the 2014 WA Telstra Business Woman of the Year and named in the 2015 Westpac AFR 100 Women of Influence. Ms Warburton also mentors thousands of emerging leaders through her digital mentoring platform, Steel Heels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2016\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2016\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2016\">2016<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2016\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-997\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-997 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2016AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2016 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms Freda Jacob AM<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Graduate Diploma Health Sciences, 1981<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Freda Jacob helped set the standards for the occupational therapy profession in WA, leaving a monumental legacy. She was a member of the first Occupational Therapy School Board in 1960 and founded the Independent Living Centre in 1977, which continues to provide information and advice, assessment, training and hire services to enable Western Australians of all ages and abilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. She was also the first WA member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ms Jacob has been widely recognised for her contributions to her profession, having been awarded the 2012 Freda Jacob Award (named in her honour) from Occupational Therapy Australia, and included in the 2012 WA Women&#8217;s Hall of Fame. She was also the first occupational therapist in WA to be awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the disabled, which she received in 1981.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Mrs Sherryn Reid<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Diploma Teaching Early Childhood, 1988<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After graduating with a Diploma of Teaching from Curtin in 1988 and working for a number of years as a teacher, Mrs Reid has furthered her passion for education and poverty alleviation at AdoptASchool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The organisation was established in 2002 as a direct response to the first Bali Bombings to enrich and support the educational environment and community in both Bali and back home in WA. Mrs Reid works as AdoptASchool&#8217;s Sponsorship Coordinator, which requires her to manage private and company educational sponsorships for Balinese children. Her commitment to the organisation is driven by her virtues of compassion, friendliness and generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumna Award: Miss Ashlee Harrison<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Public Relations), 2012<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Miss Harrison has positively impacted thousands of lives with her Perth-based, not-for-profit organisation, zero2hero, which aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. In doing so, she has worked to combat the prevalence of suicide in Australia, and encouraged students to speak up about mental health issues and support their friends if they are struggling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since graduating in 2012, Miss Harrison has become the Director of Social Say, a social media management consultancy, and achieved a number of awards, including the 2016 West Australian of the Year Youth Award and a Pride of Australia Medal in 2015, for her outstanding contributions to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumnus Award: Mr Nick Maisey<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), 2010<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Befriend Inc, founded by Mr Maisey, is a Perth-based social enterprise with a vision of creating an inclusive, connected world. His organisation has encouraged a strong community of 4,500 people to break down social barriers and form new friendships at events such as arts and crafts activities, barbeques, outdoor adventures and quiz nights. In 2014, Befriend won the Act-Belong-Commit Partner Organisation Award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Maisey&#8217;s passion and interest in social inclusion, enterprise and community development was recognised when he was named a finalist for the 2016 West Australia of the Year Youth Award and the 2016 WA Volunteer of the Year Award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Mr Mohammed Zaheer Allam<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), 2011<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Less than five years into his architecture and planning career, Mr Allam has worked towards fostering resilient communities around the world. He is currently the Island States Chapter Chair of the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism, and is the African Representative for the International Society of Biourbanism &#8211; a group dedicated to transforming architecture and planning practice through the application of scientific theory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Among an impressive list of achievements, he received the 2014 Outstanding Young Person of the Year Award from JCI Mauritius. In addition, the Australian Institute of Architects selected his work for exhibition during the 2014 National Architecture Conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Volunteer Leadership Award: CGSB Alumni Chapter Committee<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Curtin Graduate School of Business Alumni Chapter Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The CGSB Alumni Chapter Committee is an active and enthusiastic group committed to giving back to the Graduate School of Business, its sponsors, alumni and students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2016, the committee played an important role at the school&#8217;s information evenings, inspiring prospective students with their anecdotes on how their Curtin degree enhanced their career and in some cases, changed their lives. They have also increased engagement with fellow alumni, which has helped secure the school&#8217;s accreditation with several industry bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The committee has an ongoing commitment to helping children in need, supporting Parkerville Children and Youth Care for the past three years. In 2015 the committee&#8217;s annual Christmas comedy debate raised $1,000 and attendees donated more than 30 Christmas gifts to the charity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">At the time of the award, the committee included President Steven Nicols, Vice-President Mathew Ong, Treasurer Ian Williams and Committee Members Kaushal Jhaveri, Eduardo Valenzuela, David Kam, Russell Friedman, Erivanan Rao and Caterina Crucitti.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Curtin Business School: Mr Benyamin Bin Ismail<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Information Systems), 2000<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X Berhad, has played a crucial role in AirAsia&#8217;s growth by bringing a breadth of knowledge from different industry areas. He has helped AirAsia become one of the most covered stocks by domestic and international broking houses, and one of the most attractive companies on the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange in terms of transparency, investor returns and corporate governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Ismail has been awarded Best Investor Relations Professional four consecutive times by Corporate Governance Asia. He is also a member of the Curtin Business School Advisory Network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Curtin Business School: Mr Alan Langford<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Business, 1985<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Following his graduation from the Western Australian Institute of Technology in 1985, Mr Langford forged a successful career in business, and has worked at Bankwest for the past 27 years. As the bank&#8217;s chief economist, his primary role is to advise Bankwest and its clients on the implications of economic and financial market trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Langford is a board member for a number of organisations, including the WA branch of the Economic Society of Australia, the Housing Industry Forecasting Group and the Curtin Business School Advisory Network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">He is also a former State Councillor of the WA branch of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Mr Noel Fosbery<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1981<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Noel Fosbery, a dedicated pharmacist and owner of Friendlies Pharmacy in High Wycombe and Falcon, works hard to ensure that his community receives high-quality pharmacy services. Since graduating from Curtin in 1981 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions to ensure access of opioid maintenance therapy and providing an easy-to-use solution for pharmacists across Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mr Fosbery is the developer and director behind EasyDose Dispensing Solutions and was recently awarded the 2016 Pharmaceutical Society WA Pharmacist of the Year. He was also a finalist in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award for 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Ms Sabina Shugg AM<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Mining), 1993<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines in 1993, Ms Shugg has held senior roles within some of the largest resource and consulting organisations in Australia. She is currently National Lead, Mining Performance with KPMG Australia and specialises in business improvement, organisational development and mine management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Among her many achievements, Ms Shugg is the founder and chair of Women in Mining and Resources WA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In 2013, she was named a winner in diversity in the Australian Financial Review Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards, and in 2015 was awarded Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2015\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2015\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2015\">2015<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2015\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-993\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-993 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2015AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2015AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2015AlumniAwards-768x384-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2015AlumniAwards-768x384-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2015 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Lifetime Achievement Award: Gnanaletchumy (Jega) Jegasothy<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), 1972<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms Jegasothy has had a distinguished physiotherapy career both nationally and internationally as a clinician, volunteer, mentor, and researcher. Following her graduation from WAIT, she became a physiotherapist at the Royal Perth Hospital where she worked tirelessly for 37 years and became a Senior Physiotherapist in the Neurosurgical Rehabilitation Unit. In this role, she was an important figure in the development of the State Rehabilitation Centre for Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injuries. In 1992, she travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer and worked alongside the United Nations and the World Health Organization to improve the lives of adults and children with amputation and disability. More recently, Jega has been a key figure in the Late Effects of Disability Clinic, providing rehabilitative support for adults with disabilities acquired at childhood. In 2012, Ms Jegasothy received the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA) Branch President&#8217;s Award for her contribution to the profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Community Service Award: Dr Sandy Chong<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Marketing), 1996; Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems), 2003<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Dr Chong is inspiring young people across Southeast Asia to achieve their career dreams. Sandy recognises the impact education has had on her career and has been determined to give back to the community by mentoring young people, conducting leadership workshops and public speaking. In particular, Dr Chong has been instrumental in supporting young women. She has served as an Executive Member on the United Nations Association of Australia, at the United Nations Women International Women\u2019s Day Committee and has secured significant philanthropic support for major United Nations projects from her clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumna Award: Ashleigh Nelson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), 2010<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms Nelson is a dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, having played a pivotal role in the Australian women\u2019s hockey team at the 2010 and 2014 games. During her time as a student, she successfully managed both study and hockey commitments and now works part-time at IPAR in the area of injury management and assisting injured workers return safely to their workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Away from the hockey field, Ms Nelson is an ambassador for the suicide-prevention charity RUOK for which she raised $32,000 in 2014 while trekking the Kokoda Trail, and a mentor for the charity Ladder which supports at-risk youths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Global Impact Award: Dr Mariya Ali<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Social Work, 1998<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Dr Ali has devoted her professional career to improving children\u2019s rights internationally. Since graduating in 1998, Mariya has worked at major international organisations including the World Health Organization, United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF), Action for Children and Oxford Brookes University, and her work has been presented to the ICCPR Committee and the UK Parliament\u2019s All Parliamentary Groups. Her professionalism, passion and knowledge of children\u2019s rights has enabled her to work successfully in politically and religiously sensitive regions and her work has improved the lives of millions of children across the world. Dr Ali has also resumed her successful academic career as Honorary Knowledge Exchange Associate in the Law Department at Oxford Brookes University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Volunteer Leadership Award: Joerex Tsang<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Advertising), 2005<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Since graduating in 2005, Mr Tsang has continued his association with Curtin as a key supporter and driver of alumni activities in Hong Kong. He is the Secretary for the Executive Committee of Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Alumni Association Hong Kong, is the University\u2019s Relationship Manager to the Federation of Australia Alumni Association and Austrade in Hong Kong, and was previously the Chair of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Hong Kong Management Committee. In each of these roles, he has played an important role in strengthening Curtin\u2019s relationship with alumni in Hong Kong and the greater community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">In his professional role, he is the Assistant Marketing Manager for Frank Templeton Investments, Hong Kong, and is responsible for the implementation of marketing strategy to increase brand awareness in Hong Kong and mainland China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Science and Engineering: Beer Opatsuwan<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computing Engineering), 2006<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Less than 10 short years into his engineering career, Mr Opatsuwan has made significant contributions to the standardisation of engineering practices. Since graduating in 2006, he has also been prolific in representing Australia at international engineering conferences and sharing this passion as a mentor to young engineers and fellow graduates. Earlier this year he received the prestigious Queensland Young Professional Engineer of the Year award and was a finalist for the national award. In his role as the Network Substation Standards Engineer at Energex, Theerasak was instrumental in the emergency response to the Queensland flood crisis in 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Michael Turkic<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Arts (English), 1983<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Turkic is an accomplished actor, director and educator in the film and theatre industries. After graduating from WAIT in 1983, he began his career as an actor in several ABC shows and series as well as theatre productions. In the late 1990s, he became a director for several national touring productions including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grease &#8211; The Mega Musical<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Happy Days<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Sound of Music<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Mr Turkic&#8217;s excellent work within the film and theatre industries was recognised with an ARIA Award in 1988. In recent years he has lectured in musical theatre at several institutions and was a founder of interCulture casting &amp; managing (iCCAM) which is dedicated to the inclusion and promotion of artists of a non-Anglo heritage and supporting artists living with a disability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Humanities: Peter Lee<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), 1977; Bachelor of Architecture, 1979<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Lee is the driving force behind iconic Perth developments such as the new Perth Stadium, Brookfield Place and one40William. He is regarded as one of Western Australia\u2019s premier architects and has won a number of state and national architectural awards. Mr Lee is currently a director at the international design firm HASSEL where he is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary international design team engaged in a diverse range of major local, national and international projects. His commitment to the architecture industry is illustrated by his position on a number of state and national industry boards including FORM, an independent, non-profit arts organisation that harnesses creativity to generate richer places, community, and cultural life in Perth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Health Sciences: Andrew Whitehouse<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Science) Honours, 2002<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professor Whitehouse is an internationally-renowned researcher into autism spectrum disorder. After graduating from Curtin in 2002, he completed a PhD at The University of Western Australia and now directs the Autism and Related Disorder research team at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia. His team is investigating the genetic and neurodevelopmental causes of disorders such as autism and language impairment, and hopes to identify prenatal risk factors for autism. Professor Whitehouse has published two books and his research has garnered worldwide media interest in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TIME<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The New York Times<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, CNN, and the BBC among others. He has won numerous awards and accolades including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WA Business News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 40 under 40 (2012) and was named as one to watch in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The West Australian<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> list of 100 Most Influential Western Australians (2013).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Professional Achievement Award &#8211; Curtin Business School: Joachim Tan<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), 1998<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Tan was recently recognised by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GasToday<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> magazine as one of the top 20 most influential leaders in the Australian gas industry. Following his graduation from Curtin in 1998, he has forged a successful career in business, economics and energy in both the public and private sectors. He has played an important role in the development of the WA energy sector, developing the pipeline easement calculation formula that guides that WA Government on easement charges.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Outside of his professional career, Mr Tan volunteers as a board member and director at several not-for-profit organisations and provides consultancy advice to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (WA).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2014\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2014\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2014\">2014<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2014\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <figure id=\"attachment_988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-988\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-988 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2014AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2014AlumniAwards-768x384-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2014AlumniAwards-768x384-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/2014AlumniAwards-768x384-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2014 Winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumni Medal: Pooja Maru<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2007<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms Maru graduated from Â鶹ֱ²¥ with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2007 and is currently part way through completing her Master of Business and Administration at Curtin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">She became managing partner of Craven\u2019s Pharmacy in 2012 at the age of 27 and has been instrumental in setting up mental health services in the pharmacy, developing a supportive, non-judgemental platform for mental health patients, their caseworkers and their doctors. Ms Maru continues to enhance their mental health service offering and is working with Minister Helen Morton on achieving better health outcomes for mental health patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Young Alumni Medal: Kyle De Souza<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Commerce (Management), 2010; Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), 2010<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr De Souza graduated from Curtin\u2019s Western Australian School of Mines in 2008 with a Bachelor of Mining Engineering and has given his time, skills and earnings selflessly and tirelessly to bring education to African communities. In 2011 he travelled to Kenya to help at an orphanage in Nairobi, and shortly after set up the not-for-profit organisation Ewangan to give the children of local cattle herders desperately needed access to education in remote areas. \u00a0This year, two of the students became its first to achieve primary school graduation. Mr De Souza has helped to build a classroom for orphans and a night school for Massai tribesmen in Kenya. He is founder and President of the charitable organisation Ewangan, General Manager of an Indonesian restaurant\/resort, and on the WASM Graduates\u2019 Association board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished International Alumni Award: Harith Iskander<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Art (English), 1988<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Iskander graduated from Â鶹ֱ²¥ with a Bachelor of Arts (English) and has since returned to Curtin, bringing his stand-up routine to Perth in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">He is generally acknowledged as Malaysia\u2019s premier stand-up comedian. For more than a decade he has performed at countless events and entertained thousands of Malaysians and foreigners with his unique and original material. He is passionate about comedy and believes that people need laughter in their lives to counter other more serious events. As well as being a celebrated comedian, Mr Iskande is also an award-winning film director, actor and writer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished International Alumni Award: Simon Collinson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), 1989<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Dr Collinson has had a successful career since leaving Curtin. He has won a McDonnell-Pew Fellowship to complete postdoctoral studies at Oxford and has made significant contributions to clinical psychology training in Singapore. He developed and maintained an unpaid clinical service for over six years at the National University Hospital. Dr Collinson has also mentored many students and led many research projects on cognition, validation of tools locally and looked into specific local issues e.g. metabolic syndrome etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished International Alumni Award: Philco Wong<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration), 2012<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">For more than 35 years, Dr Wong has been dedicated to the implementation, delivery and management of large-scale infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. Dr Wong is enthusiastic about participating in community and professional services. He is a fellow member of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK. He is currently Chairman and Member of several institutions and projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished International Alumni Award: Netty Muharni<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 2007<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms Muharni was among the 10 percent of her community to survive the 2004 Tsunami, but tragically, her family were lost in the disaster. In the post-disaster chaos of uncoordinated relief efforts, she became determined to learn how communities like hers could be better protected from future disasters. At her sister\u2019s suggestion, she applied for and won an Australia Awards scholarship to study a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Living in the quiet and ordered streets of Perth &#8211; what she calls \u201cmy second home\u201d &#8211; Ms Muharni found the mental space to write a thesis deemed the best among the class of 2007. Now, as Head of Promotion Division at Aceh Investment Coordinating Board, she leads a very dynamic team and has created a working environment that draws the absolute best from all. Very committed to her work, she has been an inspiration for her team and colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Alumni Community Achievement Award: Lim Swee Hia<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Nursing Management) 1997; Master of Nursing, 2008; Honorary Doctor of Science, 2012<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Professor Lim is currently Director of Nursing at SingHealth, the largest healthcare group in Singapore, and in 2008 was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of Curtin\u2019s School of Nursing and Midwifery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Highly respected in the nursing fraternity after 40 years in the profession, Professor Lim is credited with fostering close professional relationships to significantly advance nursing education, research and workforce development in Singapore. From her base in the SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing at Singapore General Hospital, she and her team work collaboratively with Australian colleagues to improve the career prospects and training of nurses, through the introduction of evidence-based practices, research, training and postgraduate nursing programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Alumni Community Achievement Award: Kristy Tomlinson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Human Communication Science, 2007; Master of Philosophy (International Health), 2015<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms Tomlinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Communication Studies and is currently completing Master of Philosophy in International Health both at Curtin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Her ambition is to use her studies to achieve optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for minority groups, enabling them to be advocates for their own health needs and to become the best possible versions of themselves. Ms Tomlinson&#8217;s work targets underprivileged, underrepresented minority groups both internationally and domestically. Through her work with Equal Health and as the Go Global Country Coordinator for India, she provides free, interprofessional health care to people in rural India. Domestically, she works with underprivileged students, from low socio-economic backgrounds at Perth\u2019s Challis Early Childhood Education Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: John Worsfold<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1989<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Worsfold is a distinguished AFL player and coach. He was selected as an inaugural squad member of the West Coast Eagles in 1986, the same year in which he commenced his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at Â鶹ֱ²¥. He commenced playing AFL in 1987 and was appointed captain in 1991 and went on to be premiership captain in 1992 and 1994. Two years after his playing career concluded, Mr Worsfold was appointed assistant coach at Carlton Football Club, where he remained for two years. He was appointed coach of the West Coast Eagles in 2002 and went on to coach 281 games over the next 12 years. The Eagles won a premiership in 2006 and he was twice named AFL Coach\u2019s Association Coach of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">In addition to his legendary AFL career, he has a highly impressive array of contributions to society. For example, he is an ambassador to the Shane Warne Foundation and the Australia Day Council, and he has also been an active supporter of charities such as Channel 7\u2019s Telethon, the Cancer Council and the SAS Resources Trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Worsfold is now an entertaining motivational speaker who talks about team work, team building and achieving and maintaining goals. Using anecdotes to entertain and educate his audiences, his goal is to effect cultural and behavioural change within an organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Davina Porock<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing), 1982; Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1986; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, 1990; Master of Science (Nursing), 1992<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Dr Porock is one of the world\u2019s most esteemed international experts in person-centred end of life care and a leading researcher in the care of people with dementia. Her work on end of life prognostication has dramatically improved the evidence base for advanced care planning at the end of life whilst her significant contribution to the development of person-centred approaches to the care of the elderly has impacted upon care communities as far afield as Australia, the UK and the United States of America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Marianne de Pierres<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Art (English), 1985<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ms de Pierres has had a very successful writing career. She has published several novels and short stories, and her work has been translated into nine languages. She has challenged traditions by writing across genres and defied stereotyping by telling her stories on multiple platforms. As well as her extensive writing credits, Ms de Pierres has given back to the writing community through formal and informal mentoring of emerging writers and participating in writers\u2019 festival across Australia. She also plays an important role in building online communities, creating an online hub for readers and authors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">She is a well-respected author who continues to coach and mentor others and is an ambassador for reading and literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Bill Beament<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), 1996<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Beament is the Managing Director of ASX-listed goldminer Northern Star Resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">He has developed a reputation for being hard working and showing exceptional leadership skills. When the gold price dropped causing many companies to consolidate their mines, Mr Beament had placed Northern Star Resources in a great market position and in 2010, they were able to secure a $40million deal for the Paulsen\u2019s goldmine in Western Australia and managed to repay the full acquisition within seven months. \u00a0On the fourth anniversary of Northern Star, the company gave 5kg of gold, worth approximately $250,000 to the Telethon Adventurers. It is a cause close to their heart as they are a young management team all with young kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">In 2013, Bill was named First Amongst Equals at the Business News 40under40 awards and is a board member for the Science and Engineering Advisory Board at Curtin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Dr Sue van Leeuwen<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1991); Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration), 2007<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr van Leeuwen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an experienced community leader with experience in both executive and non-executive roles. She is a mentor and role model of ethical and values-led leadership and was instrumental in establishing Community Leadership Australia \u2013 a national network of leadership organisations with a vision to create more sustainable and resilient communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">As CEO of Leadership WA, Dr van Leeuwen has led a vision to increase strategic community capacity building. Leadership WA values ethical leadership, diversity, change and community service. As CEO, she embodies and inspires these values: her personal and professional contributions are evidence of her living these values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Inspiring Alumnus Award: Riyadh al Hakim<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Bachelor of Social Science (Politics and International Relations), 2008; Graduate <\/em>Diploma<em> International Relations, 2010; Master of International Relations, 2010<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Mr Al Hakimi arrived as a refugee with his family in Australia in 1995, aged 17, after spending five years of his life in a refugee camp on the border of Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Despite the personal challenges that he and his family have faced he continues to give back to his community \u2013 both in Australia and in his homeland of Iraq.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">In Iraq, he works with the local charity Wheelchairs for Kids. This project first commenced in 2008 when he sent over 300 wheelchairs to children who had been injured as a result of the war, and has sent around 1200 wheelchairs to date. Within Australia he contributes actively to the work of the Centre for Human Rights Education. 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