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.
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
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Not awarded in 2008 |
| 2007 | Philippa Clancy Lorrae West |
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
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Not awarded in 2008 |
| 2007 | Heather Iveson |
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
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Peter David Newman |
| 2007 | Janet Bradshaw |
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.
1st Prize: $100
2st Prize: $50
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Heather Kennett Kate Mitchell |
| 2007 | Sonia Gentile Alice Emily Monfries Danielle Elise Cook Julia Renee Morley Ebony Dohnal |
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
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Shane McCauley |
| 2007 | Jan Owen |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Chloe Kennedy Basia Rusziewicz Shantal Hart Kate Bourne |
| 2007 | Shadiya Nusrat Thomas Alexander Wilson Thomas Alexander Ootes Kimberley Sarah Robertson Kathryn Jensen |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Diane Lee (pictured, right) |
| 2007 | Felix Riley |
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
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Stephanie Boltje Catherine Graue |
| 2008 | Jessica Marshallsay |
| 2007 | Lisa Anne Maksimovic |
Wilmar Library Prize
Awarded biennially to the student from either the Bachelor of Arts (Information Studies) or the Graduate Diploma in Information Studies program who produces an outstanding assignment in the area of information retrieval services to clients.
Winner receives: $100
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Not awarded |
| 2007 | Lisa Greiger |