Prizes & Awards

In association with industry partners and sponsors, the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages offer a range of prizes and awards to students during various intervals of their study, recognising achievement for both postgraduate and undergraduate studies.

The School of Communication, International Studies and Languages has prizes and awards in several areas including journalism, poetry, writing and communication. Check out our winners below.

Max Harris Poetry Award

This annual national award aims to recognise the work and talent of Australian poets. Established in 1993 with the encouragement of acclaimed writer Max Harris, this award acknowledges the significant contribution that poetry offers to Australian literary culture.

Winner receives: $3,000

Schulz Communication Prize

The prize will be awarded to the student who has completed the Graduate Diploma in Communication (Public Relations) or the Master of Arts (Communication Management) with the highest GPA in the program.

Winner receives: $1000

Year	Winners
2010	Jodie O'Dea
2009	Kimberly Nightingale
2008	Diane Lee
2007	Felix Riley

Australian Centre for Child Protection Journalism Prize

Established by the UniSA-based national research centre in conjunction with the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages, the prize is open to students enrolled in journalism ethics courses at UniSA. The prize aims to help journalism students to think beyond sensationalist treatments and consider broader issues such as the underlying causes of abuse and neglect and preventative strategies.

Winner receives: $1000

Year	Winners
2010	Elise Fantin Anne Fedorowytsch (runner up)

The Brain Injury Network (BINSA) Student Journalism Award

Awarded to two final year Bachelor of Journalism students for a 750 word feature article on an aspect of the topic of brain injury.

Prize: $500

Year	Winners
2010	Kirstin Leigh Jenkins
2009	Not awarded
2008	Heather Kennett Kate Mitchell
2007	Sonia Gentile Alice Emily Monfries Danielle Elise Cook Julia Renee Morley Ebony Dohnal

The National Nine News Student Journalism Award

Awarded for the best television presentation by members of the journalism television class.

Winner receives: $500

Year	Winners
2010	Megan Dempsey Edward Godfrey Amelia Vogelsang Teegan Dolling
2009	Maria Ianniello Kristin Haseldine Louise Pascale Nina Photakis
2008	Chloe Kennedy Basia Rusziewicz Shantal Hart Kate Bourne
2007	Shadiya Nusrat Thomas Alexander Wilson Thomas Alexander Ootes Kimberley Sarah Robertson Kathryn Jensen

Wilmar Library Prize

Awarded biennially to the student from the Bachelor of Arts Writing and Creative Communication for outstanding achievement.

Winner receives: $500

Year	Winners
2010	Sarah Burney
2009	Not awarded
2008	Not awarded
2007	Lisa Greiger

South Australian Media Award - Journalism Student (Undergraduate)

Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average in the final year of their studies.

Winner receives: A trophy

Year	Winners
2010	John Stokes
2009	Stephanie Boltje Catherine Graue
2008	Jessica Marshallsay
2007	Lisa Anne Maksimovic

Cecil Teesdale-Smith Award

This award was established in memory of Cecil Teesdale-Smith. The prize commemorates a highly respected lecturer in Literary Studies from Magill Campus. It is awarded by the Professional Writing team on an annual basis to a student who has consistently produced outstanding work across a range of courses which involve the production of creative writing.

Winner receives: $70 book voucher

Year	Winners
2010	Pablo Muslera
2009	Leeston McNab
2008	Mark Edwards
2007	Veronica Williams
2006	Karin Holzknecht
2005	Gillian Ratcliff

Adelaide Booksellers Prize

Awarded annually to the student with the best performance in a project in the undergraduate program in Information Studies.

Winner receives: books to the value of $100

The Australian Library and Information Association Prize

Awarded to an outstanding student graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Information Studies and nominated to ALIA by the University.

Winner receives: One year's membership of the Association and subscription to an Association Journal

The Australian Library and Information Association Prize - SA Prize

Awarded to an outstanding student graduating from the BA (Information Studies) and nominated to ALIA SA by the University.

Winner receives: One year's membership of the Association and subscription to an Association Journal

South Australian Media Award - Journalism Student (Postgraduate)

Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average in the final year of their studies.

Winner receives: A trophy