Charles Darwin University has recognised the outstanding efforts of its staff at the annual Vice-Chancellor Awards ceremony held last Friday.
Awards were presented to academic, professional, research and general staff for exceptional performance exceeding the normal requirements of their position and advancing the University’s strategic goals.
Friday’s presentation ceremony was the first in a series of ceremonies for the recipients of this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Exceptional Performance. Further presentation ceremonies will be held to mark the achievements of staff on other campuses and delivery centres as Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barney Glover moves around the Territory over the coming months.
Staff recognised on the night:
Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Vocational Education and Training Category
• Christine Taylor
• Tony Jensen
• Jason Wilkes
Higher Education Category
• Deborah West
Team award - Agriculture and Rural Operations Team
Team award - English as a Second Language Team
Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Exceptional Performance in Research
Individual Researcher Category
• Keith Christian
New Researcher Category
• Jun-Yi Zhang
Research Team Category
• Samantha Setterfield
• Michael Douglas
• Lindsay Hutley
• Natalie Rossiter-Rachor
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Exceptional Performance by General Staff
Individual Category
• Lorna Walker – Alice Springs
Individual Category
• Michelle Wells
Team Award Category - eQuip team
Ryan Family Prize
Also on this occasion as part of the awards ceremony the Ryan Family Prize was awarded to Anne Walter.
The Ryan Family Award is a new annual award for staff made possible by the generous benefaction of Richard Ryan and family. The Award has been established to encourage and celebrate the achievements and dedication of exceptional staff at CDU.
The Award provides a chance to highlight achievements and contributions of people from all levels and areas of the University who may otherwise go unsung.
At the ceremony, Mrs Walter was presented with the prize with David Barker receiving a Special Commendation. Earlier in the year at the Alice Springs Scholarships and Prizes Ceremony Nicole Traves also received a Special Commendation.