The IET SA&NT

This page explains all the awards and prizes that are available to IET members of the SA & NT Branch.

• Australian Prestige Awards (APA)
• Jack Finlay Award
• Sir Lionel Hooke Award
• James N Kirby Award
• South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW)
• Richards Premium Prize
• IET Local Network Manufacturing Prize
• IET Local Network Outstanding Female Student in Engineering Prize
• IET Local Network Prize

Australian Prestige Awards (APA)

Jack Finlay Award

2007 Jack Finlay Award Flyer

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Sir Lionel Hooke Award

2007 Sir Lionel Hooke Award Flyer

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James N Kirby Award

2007 James N Kirby Award Flyer

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South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW)

The South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW) was formerly known as the Australian Technical Papers Prize (ATPP). It was renamed in October 2007, to include New Zealand.

• What is it?
• When and where is it in 2010?
• How do I enter?
• State level of the competition (Rex Johns)
• South Pacific level of the competition (SPPAW)
• Global level of the competition (PATW)
• Rex Johns (state level) prize winners of the competition
• SPPAW prize winners from SA

What is it?

• The IET SPPAW is awarded to the best technical presenter of a final year engineering project in Australia & New Zealand.
• The SPPAW originally started in Adelaide, and eventually became an Australian competition, known as the Australian Technical Papers Prize. In October 2007 it was renamed South Pacific Present Around the World to include New Zealand.
• In order to compete in the SPPAW, you must first win the state level competition.
• Winners of the SPPAW go on to compete in the PATW competition.

When and where is it in 2010?

• The 2010 SPPAW will be held on 16th April 2010, in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. More details regarding the 2010 event are yet to be released.
• The 2009 state leve competition for SA & NT to qualify into the 2010 SPPAW will be held on 27th October 2009.

How do I enter?

• To enter the SPPAW you have to be nominated by your university to enter the state level competition. The IET SA & NT Local Network Committee gives the four universities in SA & NT the criteria for nominating entries, which is based on the students project work. Each of the universities nominates two eligible students to enter the competition.

State level of the competition (Rex Johns)

• In South Australia the state level competition is known as the Rex Johns Student Presentation Prize in honour of Rex Johns who pioneered the original competition in Adelaide. Since that time it has progressed throughout Australia and into New Zealand.
• The event is normally held on the 3rd Tuesday in October.
• Each student presents a paper based on their final year project.
• All students nominated have 15 minutes to formally present their material to an audience of up to 80 people and up to 5 minutes of questions. A panel of judges awards points for such aspects as presentation, development of subject matter and use of aids. Only 20% of marks are for technical content. The object is to develop the students’ presentation skills.
• First prize is $400, certificate and sponsorship to the Australian level of the competition.
• Second Prize is $200, and certificate.
• Third Prize is $100, and certificate.
• Judging information of the 2007 Rex Johns evening, and the 2007 running sheet can be found here.
• Information about the 2008 Rex Johns evening for the 2009 SPPAW can be found here.

South Pacific level of the competition (SPPAW)

• All State winners meet in April (or late March) to present and compete again. The winner of the competition is announced at the prestigious dinner and awards ceremony held later that evening. In addition each of the entrants is invited to attend a half day workshop to learn more about the IET.
• The winner of the SPPAW will receive a ticket to the UK to attend the IET Younger Members Conference, and an opportunity to enter into the global Present Around The World competition.

Global level of the competition (PATW)

Rex Johns (state level) prize winners of the competition

SPPAW prize winners from SA

Richards Premium Prize

The Richards Premium Prize is named after IET Member Maurice Evans Richards (1910-1997) who, with his wife, died tragically in a motor car accident.

Am I eligible?

• Younger members of SA & NT IET
• Less than 30 years of age at 31st March in the year of entry to the competition.

What do I have to do?

• Write a paper of up to 3500 words on an engineering topic, could be design project you have worked on
• Has to be solely written by the entrant, with team contributions acknowledged
• Entries close on 5th April each year.

How is it judged?

• A panel of IET committee members will be appointed to assess the papers and determine the winner.

So what is the PRIZE?
The Winner of the Richards Premium Prize will receive:

• A Cheque for $250.00
• Framed IET Certificate
• Inscribed IET Medallion.

More Info?
For more information have a look at the full details of the competition:

Richards Premium Prize details

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IET Local Network Manufacturing Prize

The IET Local Network Manufacturing Prize was established by Derek Marley circa 1991 with the then Head of Mechanical Engineering-Dr Caryl Creswell. (Originally the prize was called the Institution of Electrical Engineering (IEE) Manufacturing Prize.) In the SA & NT Local Network, prizes are awarded annually at both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.

In April 2008, the IET Local Network Manufacturing Prize at UniSA was named the IET Professor Kevin McDermott Manufacturing Prize, in honour of Kevin McDermott.

• Am I eligible?
• What do I have to do?
• How is it judged?
• What is the prize?
• IET LN Manufacturing Prize Winners at University of Adelaide
• IET Professor Kevin McDermott Manufacturing Prize winners at the University of South Australia

Am I eligible?
People eligible for the prize, must be:

• Undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing related Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• Enrolled in third year manufacturing related course(s).

What do I have to do?

• Since the prize is awarded based purely on aggregate performance for the manufacturing related courses, there is nothing to do to enter, all eligible students are automatically entered.
• Do the absolute best you can!

How is it judged?

• The prize is awarded to the student with the best aggregate performance in manufacturing courses within the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) program.

What is the prize?
The Winner of the IET Manufacturing Prize will receive:

• A cheque for (subject to clarification)
• IET Certificate
• Inscribed IET Medallion (subject to clarification)

IET LN Manufacturing Prize Winners at the University of Adelaide

IET Professor Kevin McDermott Manufacturing Prize winners at the University of South Australia

IET Local Network Outstanding Female Student in Engineering Prize

The IET Local Network Outstanding Female Student in Engineering Prize was originally called the Institution of Electrical Engineering (IEE) Outstanding Female Student in Engineering Prize. In the now IET SA & NT Local Network, prizes are awarded annually at the universities in South Australia and Northern Territory.

• Am I eligible?
• What do I have to do?
• How is it judged?
• When is it presented?
• What is the prize?
• Past Prize Winners at University of Adelaide
• Past Prize winners at University of South Australia
• Past Prize winners at Flinders University
• Past Prize winners at Charles Darwin University

Am I eligible?
People eligible for the prize, must be:

• Enrolled at Charles Darwin University, Flinders University, UniSA or University of Adelaide, and have completed the 3rd year of your degree.
• For the UniSA award, enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (IT Option) or associated double degrees.
• For the University of Adelaide award, enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical & Electronic, Computer Systems, or Telecommunications) or associated double degrees.

What do I have to do?

• There is nothing for you to do. Nominations for this prize are (automatically) submitted by the Board of Examiners in your School at the end of each year.

How is it judged?

• It is awarded on the basis of both academic and personal excellence, expected to lead to the enhancement of the status of women in the profession.

When is it presented?

• At both universities, it is awarded in the following year when the prize winners are in their fourth year. Usually around May or June.

What is the prize?
The Winner of the IET LN Outstanding Female Student in Engineering Prize will receive:

• IET Certificate
• Inscribed IET Medallion

Past Prize Winners at University of Adelaide

Past Prize Winners at University of South Australia

Past Prize Winners at Flinders University

Past Prize Winners at Charles Darwin University

IET Local Network Prize

The IET Local Network Prize is awarded annually at Australian Universities.

• Am I eligible?
• What do I have to do?
• How is it judged?
• What is the prize?
• IET Prize winners at University of Adelaide
• IET Prize winners at University of South Australia
• IET Prize winners at Flinders University
• IET Prize winners at Charles Darwin University

Am I eligible?
People eligible for the prize at the two participating universities, you must be either:

• At UniSA: Be a final year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering) program and associated double degrees.
• At the University of Adelaide: Be a currently enrolled student in Level II of Bachelor of Engineering degree, in either the Electrical and Electronic course or the Computer Systems course.

What do I have to do?

• Refer below for the judging criteria.

How is it judged?

• At UniSA: It is awarded annually to the student with the best overall performance in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering) program and associated double degrees.
• At the University of Adelaide: It is awarded to the student (currently enrolled in Level II) with the highest aggregate of marks for subjects in Level I of that course from the previous year.

What is the prize?
The Winner of the IET LN Prize at UniSA will receive:

• AUD$400
• IET Certificate
• Two years membership to the IET upon graduation

The Winner of the IET LN Prize at University of Adelaide will receive:

• AUD$400 (to be confirmed)
• IET Certificate
• Two years membership to the IET upon graduation

IET LN Prize Winners at University of Adelaide

IET LN Prize Winners at University of South Australia

IET LN Prize Winners at Flinders University

IET LN Prize Winners at Charles Darwin University