Awards
This page explains all the awards and prizes that are available to IET members of the SA & NT Branch.
Index:
- Australian Prestige Awards (APA)
- South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW)
- Richards Premium Prize
Australian Prestige Awards (APA)
Jack Finlay Award
Sir Lionel Hooke Award
James N Kirby Award
South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW)
The Australian Technical Papers Prize (ATPP) was renamed to the South Pacific Present Around the World (SPPAW) in October 2007, to include New Zealand.
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.
When and where is it in 2008?
- The 2008 SPPAW will be held on Friday, 18 April commencing around 10.00am at Rydges on Swanston Street, 701 Swanston Street, Melbourne. More details regarding the 2008 event are to be released.
How do I enter?
- You first have to pass the state level competition. The IET gives the four universities in SA and NT criteria for the entry, which is based on the Students project work. Each of the universities nominates two eligible students to enter the competition. Each Student presents a paper based on their final year project. The event is normally held on the 3rd Tuesday in October.
What happens at the state level of the competition?
- 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.
In South Australia this 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 spread throughout Australia and also into New Zealand. Judging information of the 2007 evening, and the 2007 running sheet can be found here.
What happens at the South Pacific level of the competition (i.e. 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.
State prize winners
| 2007 | Emilio De Stefano | University of South Australia |
| 2006 | Michael Ritchie | University of Adelaide |
| 2005 | Timothy Heath | University of Adelaide |
| 2004 | Tim Nelson | Flinders University |
| 2003 | Kerrin Pine | Flinders University |
| 2002 | Gregory Ruthenbeck | Flinders University |
| 2001 | Olivia Pallotta | Flinders University |
| 2000 | David Hobbs | Flinders University |
| 1999 | Jason Smith | Flinders University |
| 1998 | Trudi Wilhelm | Flinders University |
National prize winners from SA
| 2005 | Tim Nelson | Flinders University |
| 2004 | Kerrin Pine | Flinders University |
| 2002 | Olivia Pallotta | Flinders University |
| 2001 | David Hobbs | Flinders University |
| 2000 | Jason Smith | Flinders University |
| 1999 | Trudi Wilhelm | Flinders University |
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. Note the 2008 deadline has been extended to Friday 6 June 2008.
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: