2023 Winners and nominees for Unstoppable Teaching and Learning Awards

Unstoppable Early-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: Ms Kassie Whitworth  ꓲ  UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences  

"Passionate midwifery educator who fosters meaningful engagement and cultivates new knowledge through innovative resources and external partnerships."

Ms Kassie Whitworth


Unstoppable Mid-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: Dr Susannah Emery  ꓲ  UniSA Creative

Professor Craig Batty, Executive Dean of UniSA Creative, received the award on behalf of the winner

"Pioneer in games design education who develops innovative and inclusive curriculum that earns international acclaim and fosters respectful learning communities."

Dr Susannah Emery 


Unstoppable Senior-Career Teaching Award

WINNER: Dr Kirsten Staff  ꓲ  UniSA Clinical &  Health Sciences

"Program Director excelled in pharmacy education through innovative curriculum development, effective teaching strategies, and leadership in adapting to new standards."

Dr Kirsten Staff 


Unstoppable Teaching Support Award

WINNER: Mrs Sarah Plunkett, Ms Margaret Hunt, Mrs Janelle Donald, Ms Aleesa Clough, Ms Keryn Dalby and Miss Kate Long (team)  ꓲ  UniSA STEM

"Providing expansive and diverse support and services for job-ready graduates."

Mrs Sarah Plunkett, Ms Margaret Hunt, Mrs Janelle Donald, Ms Aleesa Clough, Ms Keryn Dalby and Miss Kate Long (team) 


Unstoppable Enhanced Learning Award

WINNER: Dr Claire Aitchison, Dr David Birbeck, Dr Shashi Nallaya, Ms Hayley Timms, Mr Stuart Deer, Ms Pramila Rathore and Dr Corinne Green (team)  ꓲ  Teaching Innovation Unit

"Transforming academics' professional development, with ongoing enhancement to ensure cultural inclusivity and widespread impact, fostering career advancements and scholarly achievement."

Dr Claire Aitchison, Dr David Birbeck, Dr Shashi Nallaya, Ms Hayley Timms, Mr Stuart Deer, Ms Pramila Rathore and Dr Corinne Green (team) 


Unstoppable Innovation Award

WINNER: Ms Charlotte Rose, Tracey Johnson, Mr Chris Jackson, Mr Declan Wall, Mr Shane McCarthy and Mr Greg Stewart (team)  ꓲ  Teaching Innovation Unit

"Ingenious, collaborative approach to develop sensitive digital resources on child abuse issues, masterfully balances ethics, impact and innovation through scripting, animation and guidance."

Ms Charlotte Rose, Tracey Johnson, Mr Chris Jackson, Mr Declan Wall, Mr Shane McCarthy and Mr Greg Stewart (team)


Unstoppable Partnership Award

WINNER: Allison Roderick, Mr Glenn McMahon, Mrs Brianne Brunner, Ms Annabel Axford, Mr Clinton Fildes, Dr Kate Rhodes, Dr Kathy Hill, Mrs Kirsty Baker, Miss Terry Friebe, Ms Viv Leigh, Mrs Yvonne Dawson, Verity Pearson-Dennett – SA Health, Alexandra Totani – SA Health and Gina Makris – SA Health (team)  ꓲ  UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences

"Partnership offers 2,700 nurses with special postgraduate scholarships, fostering enduring enhancement in clinical capabilities and progress impact on learning, research and workforce development."

Allison Roderick, Mr Glenn McMahon, Mrs Brianne Brunner, Ms Annabel Axford, Mr Clinton Fildes, Dr Kate Rhodes, Dr Kathy Hill, Mrs Kirsty Baker, Miss Terry Friebe, Ms Viv Leigh, Mrs Yvonne Dawson, Verity Pearson-Dennett – SA Health, Alexandra Totani – SA Health and Gina Makris – SA Health (team)  ꓲ  UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences