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Prizes and awards offered in the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences

(Prizes and Awards are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award)

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AASW-BSW Final Year Outstanding Practice Award

Awarded to the student with the best Practical Analysis paper for WELF 4019 Social Work Field of Education 2, as part of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work.
Value: $500

Adelaide Advertising and Design Club Award

Awarded annually to a Bachelor of Visual Communication student and a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Honours) student. Selection will be based on graduation show presentation.
Value: Certificate of achievement and one year's membership of AADC

The Adelaide West End Association/Torrens Health Prize in Interior Architecture

The Adelaide West End Association (AWEA)/Torrens Health Prize in Interior Architecture is awarded to a Fourth Year Interior Architecture Student based on academic excellence and for demonstrated integration of design, technical, theoretical and communication skills and knowledge in their final project in Interior Architecture Studio 7 (ARCH 4011).

The selection panel will also award an Honorable Mention to the 2nd place winner.
Prize value:
Winner, $1,500.00
Honorable mention 2nd prize, $500.00

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia Travelling Prize in Architecture

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia Travelling Prize in Architecture, currently valued at $5000, shall be awarded by the Board to one student who demonstrates outstanding results in the final professional year of Architecture studies and who in the opinion of an appointed selection panel is most likely to make a significant contribution in the practice of Architecture.
Value: $5000

Armstrong Award in Architecture

Nomination is based on academic merit in Design Studio 2 and Architecture and Environment results of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture. Three nominees are selected based on academic excellence as indicated by their GPA.
Value: $1000 in 2 annual instalments of $500 12 months apart

Armstrong Award in Interior Architecture

Nomination is based on academic merit in Design Studio 2 and Architecture and Environment results of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Interior Architecture. Three nominees are selected based on academic excellence as indicated by their GPA.
Value: $1000 in 2 annual instalments of $500 12 months apart

Artichoke Magazine Prize in Interior Architecture

Architecture Media through it's design journal 'Artichoke' offers a prize for one final year student at each of the interior design/interior architecture degree courses in Australia and New Zealand. Awarded to a final year student who demonstrates excellence in the visual, written and verbal communication of their final ARCH 4012 (Interior Architecture Studio 8) project.
Value: 2 year subscription to 'Artichoke' magazine and image of project citation in an issue of 'Artichoke' magazine.

Australian Centre for Child Protection Student Journalism Prize - Postgraduate

Awarded annually to the postgraduate Journalism student in course COMM5055 Journalism Ethics G who submits the best feature article on the topic of child protection.
Value: $1000

Australian Centre for Child Protection Student Journalism Prize - Undergraduate

Awarded annually to the UniSA undergraduate Journalism student in course COMM1021 Journalism Ethics who submits the best feature article on the topic of child protection.
Value: $1000

Australian College of Education (SA Chapter) Prize - The Tappa Tangka Manninendi Medal

Awarded to the best Indigenous student.
Value:  $500 and a medal

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Adelaide Inc, Award

Awarded for object-based studio work to an outstanding graduating third year student in the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) program offered by the South Australian School of Art.
Value:  $1,000

Australian Graphic Design Association Award

Awarded annually to a Bachelor of Visual Communication student and a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Honours) student.  Selection will be based on graduation show presentation.
Value: A copy of the annual AGDA Design Awards publication (valued at $120) and Certificate of Achievement

Australian Literacy Educators' Association University Prize

This award recognises outstanding teacher education students in their final core English/Literacy Curriculum course.
Value: ALEA memberships (Value: student $38.50, teacher $82.50)

Australian Psychological Society Prize

Awarded to the student who gains the top overall mark in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
Value:  $300. Also include membership amount $670

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The Brain Injury Network (BINSA) Creative and Feature Writing Award

The Brain Injury Network (BINSA) Creative and Feature Writing Award is awarded to a third-year student within the Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Management) program who is enrolled in COMM 3007 Creative and Feature Writing for the Media. The prize is for the most outstanding feature article on an aspect of the topic of brain injury (750 words). The feature article is prepared as a course requirement and assessed on interviewing, writing and research skills.
Value: $500

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GWA Bathroom and Kitchens Prize in Interior Architecture

Awarded to the student enrolled in the bachelor of  Interior Architecture who achieves the highest aggregate mark in the following courses:
ARCH 4011 Interior Architecture Studio 7:  Advanced and
ARCH 4012 Interior Architecture Studio 8:  Advanced.
Value:  $500

Cecil Teesdale-Smith (Literary) Award

This award was established in memory of Cecil Teesdale-Smith who was a lecturer in Literary Studies at the Magill Campus.
The award is for excellence in creative writing, and is offered on an annual basis.
Value:  Book prize to the value of approximately $70

The Concrete Institute of Australia Prize

Selection is based on academic merit in Architectural Design Studio 10 for innovative use and / or demonstrated understanding of concrete and precast concrete products in the final design project.  Selection of the prize is made from projects submitted for final exhibition.
Value: $500

Consultants Prize in Industrial Design

Awarded to the most outstanding student enrolled in the Bachelor of Industrial Design course Industrial Design Studio (Final Project) ARCH 4040.
Value: $1000 cash prize and certificate

The Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize

The Constance Gordon-Johnson Sculpture Prize will be offered to final year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Arts with a specialisation in Sculpture and Installation at the South Australian School of Art.
The annual prize is to assist with the professional development of the award recipient/s in the field of art practice.
Value: $1,500

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David Pank Northern Areas High Achiever Encouragement Prize

This is an encouragement prize given to a David Pank Northern Areas High Achiever Scholarship applicant who strives to achieve their goals and has the determination to succeed.
Value: $1,000

David Pank UniSA-PAL Encouragement Prize

This is an encouragement prize given to a David Pank UniSA-PAL Scholarship applicant who strives to achieve their goals and has the determination to succeed.
Value: $1,000

de Lissa Early Childhood Prize

The University has established the de Lissa Early Childhood fund to support a prize to acknowledge the most outstanding undergraduate student who has completed an early childhood education degree program (or specialization) in the preceding calendar year and who has also successfully completed Professional Experience placements in both child care and preschool settings for children aged between birth and five years.

The fund has been made possible by the generosity of The de Lissa Association of Early Childhood Graduates Inc. Following the formal closure of the Association in 2011, the prize will be named in honor of Lillian de Lissa and her work in establishing kindergartens and early childhood teacher education in South Australia.
Value: $500

The Dean W Berry Prize in Architecture

The Dean W Berry Prize in Architecture shall be awarded by The Architects Board of South Australia to a Master of Architecture student in the School of Art, Architecture and Design who has demonstrated academic excellence in the course Architectural Practice Professional (ARCH 5035).
Value: $500

Department for Correctional Services Award

Awarded annually to a social work student whose work focuses on social work in the criminal justice system and can include a relevant Honours thesis, or an appropriate field work placement yielding a tangible result, or completion of the course Contemporary Practice Approaches, and the work is of an excellent standard.
Selection will be made cooperatively by the School's academic staff and the Senior Staff Development Officer (Professional Services) of the Department of Correctional Services.
Value: $500

Design Institute of Australia Modelmaking Prize in Interior Architecture

Awarded on the basis of the Modelmaking project in Design Studio 1.
Value: 1 year student DIA membership and certificate valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Ceramics

Awarded to a final year student in Visual Arts (Specialisation - Ceramics).
Value: Certificate and one year's free membership to DIA valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Glass

Awarded to a final year student in Visual Arts (Specialisation - Glass).
Value: Certificate and one year's free membership to DIA valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Industrial Design

Awarded to a final year student on the basis of academic achievement, leadership or teamwork skills, contribution to design community, good studentship, maturity and integrity and professionalism.
Value:  Certificate and one year's free membership to DIA valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Interior Architecture

Awarded to a final year student on the basis of academic achievement, leadership or teamwork skills, contribution to design community, good studentship, maturity and integrity and professionalism.
Value:  Certificate and one year's free membership to DIA valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Jewellery Design

Awarded to a final year student in Visual Arts (Specialisation - Jewellery and Metal).
Value:  Certificate and one year's free membership to DIA valued at $500

Design Institute of Australia Professional Encouragement Award - Visual Communication

Awarded to a final year student in Visual Communication (Graphic Design/Illustration Design) on the basis of professional aptitude.
Value: Certificate and one year's free associate membership of DIA valued at $500

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Early Childhood Australia (SA Branch) Prize

This award is presented to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education for excellence and commitment to the care and education of young children.
Value: Ordinary Membership of Early Childhood Australia for one year

Ethel Barringer Memorial Prize

Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Printmaking and graduating from the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation).
Value:  Certificate of Achievement

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Fisher Jeffries Christmas Card Commission

Awarded to a 3rd year Visual Communication (Illustration Design and Graphic Design) student for the design of a unique Christmas card for distribution.
Value: $2,500 is paid to the selected student.

Friends of the South Australian School of Art Inc Prize

The Friends of the South Australian School of Art, Inc Prize, valued at $1,000 is available to full-time or part-time students who are undertaking a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) or Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) program at UniSA.

The prize will be awarded to the student with the highest GPA completing the second year of the undergraduate degree program.
Value: $1,000

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GraphiSoft Modelling Prize in Architecture

 The Graphisoft Modelling Prize in Architecture is awarded to the Bachelor of Architectural Studies student who best demonstrates integration of 3D computer modelling in the 2nd year course Architectural Design Studio 4 (Communications) (ARCH 2052)

Prize: One year commercial licence of ArchiCAD and the winner's work and profile to be displayed on the Graphisoft website.
Value: equivalent to approximately $4,235

GraphiSoft Modelling Prize in Interior Architecture

The Graphisoft Modelling Prize in Interior Architecture is awarded to the Bachelor of Interior Architecture student receiving the highest mark in the modelling assignment within the 2nd year course Design Communication 2A (COMP 2016)

Prize: One year commercial licence of ArchiCAD and the winner's work and profile to be displayed on the Graphisoft website.
Value: equivalent to approximately $4,235

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Hames Sharley Prize in Architecture

The Hames Sharley Prize in Architecture recognises outstanding academic achievement by a student enrolled in the final year of their undergraduate architecture program. It provides support for the graduate's transition into the professional Master of Architecture Program, provides an opportunity for employment in architectural practice and promotes membership of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Value: $2,500

Hames Sharley Prize in Interior Architecture

The Hames Sharley Prize in Interior Architecture recognises outstanding academic achievement by a student enrolled in the final year of their undergraduate interior architecture program. It provides support for the student's transition into professional practice, provides an opportunity for employment in interior design practice, and promotes membership of the Design Institute of Australia.
Value: $2,500

Harry P Gill Memorial Medal

Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average in the field of design in the South Australian School of Art.
Value: Medal

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IMAGINiT Technologies Prize for Presentation in Architecture

Awarded to the student, enrolled in the Master of Architecture at UniSA, with the best demonstrated presentation integrating digital representation in their final-year exhibition presentation.
All students exhibiting in the final-year exhibition are eligible.
Value: Student copy of AutoCAD and 3 days training in a scheduled class of either AutoCAD Advanced or AutoCAD Essentials.

IMAGINiT Technologies Prize for Presentation in Interior Architecture

Awarded to the student, enrolled in the Bachelor of Interior Architecture at UniSA, with the best demonstrated presentation integrating digital representation in their final-year exhibition presentation.
All students exhibiting in the final-year exhibition are eligible.
Value: Student copy of AutoCAD and 3 days training in a scheduled class of either AutoCAD Advanced or AutoCAD Essentials

ISIS Projects Prize in Interior Architecture

The ISIS Projects Prize in Interior Architecture is available to all students enrolled in BUIL 3007 (Design Construction Tenancy). The awarded student is selected on the basis of demonstrated excellence in their tenancy documentation assignment in this course.
Value: 2 weeks work placement with ISIS Projects and a certificate ($1600 approximate value).

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The Jane Harper Honours Research Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving student undertaking the fourth year with honours course in the MBED Junior Primary and Primary program at UniSA. The highest achieving result will be based on the final grade for the honours research thesis.
Value: $500

John Christie Wright Memorial Prize

Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Painting and graduating from the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation).
Value:  Certificate of Achievement

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Laminex Group Prize in Interior Architecture

The prize will be awarded to the student enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (DBIR) who achieves the best joinery design in the documentation assignment for the course Design Construction Detailing (BUIL 3005).
Students completing the assignment will be required to give notice of their wish to be considered for the prize. The award will be determined by a panel comprising two members of the staff of the School and two representatives of the donors.
Value: Green star Training Package from Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) (approximately worth $3000)

The Lydia Longmore Memorial Award

Awarded to the final year student in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education who has completed the most outstanding junior primary teaching practicum and has achieved high academic results over the four years of the program.
Value:  $500

Lysaght Award for Outstanding Achievement

Awarded to a student who has completed the fourth year of the Bachelor of Architecture program and has gained the highest aggregate mark in the courses Architectural Design Studio 6 (Construction) and Architectural Design Studio 8 (Construction).
Value:  $1,000 to be used for architectural travel and study approved by the Head of School

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Manufacturers Prize in Industrial Design

Awarded to the most outstanding student enrolled in the Bachelor of Industrial Design course Industrial Design Studio 8 (Final Project).
Value: $1,000 cash prize and certificate

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The National Nine News Student Journalism Award

Awarded for the best television presentation by members of the journalism television class.
Value:  $500

Nicholas Opie Award in Design and Construction

Open to students of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Product Innovation or Industrial Design with at least one enrolment in the courses Construction in the Workshop and/or Construction on Site.
In memory of Nicholas (Nick) Opie, co-founder in 1993 of the UniSA Student Design and Construction Program, the award encourages the nexus between design and construction and recognises outstanding performance in and contribution to this unique program.
Value: $2,000

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Photography Awards for Excellence Atkins Prize

Awarded by the South Australian School of Art to the most outstanding Honours student in Photography.  Please note: the Atkins Prize may be awarded to one student or split between two in the event of equal achievement.
Value: $500 in processing and printing plus skills training in Technicolour

Photography Awards for Excellence Deborah Paauwe Award

Awarded for significant achievement to a student majoring in Photography and graduating from the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation).
Value: Framed artwork by Deborah Paauwe

Photography Awards for Excellence Photographic Wholesalers Prize

Awarded to the most outstanding student majoring in Photography and graduating from the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation).
Value:  Photographic equipment

Primary English Teaching Association University Prize

This award recognises excellence by identifying and supporting outstanding pre-service primary education English graduates.
Value: PETA membership (Value: student $35, teacher $88)

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Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest aggregate mark in the courses Design Documentation and Design Drawing.
Value:  $500

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest mark in Architectural Design Studio 5.
Value:  $500

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest aggregate mark in Design Construction Housing and Design Construction Principles.
Value:  $500

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest aggregate mark in Architectural Design Studio 6 and 8.
Value:  $500

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest aggregate mark in Theories of Modernity and Theories and History of Architecture and Advanced Architecture Theory.
Value:  $500

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Prize

Awarded to the Architecture student with the highest mark in Contemporary Design Theory.
Value:  $500

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SASTA Prize for Outstanding Pre-service Science Educator

Awarded annually to students enrolled in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary & Primary), Bachelor of Education (Primary & Middle) or Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science.
Value: $100 to be used towards professional development in science education

Satisfac Merit Award

To recognise the meritorious achievement of the following:

Criteria: Based on grade point average moderated by final practicum report.
Value: $200

Satisfac Sessional Preschool Practicum Award

This award recognises excellence in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program and excellence in the course Sessional Preschool Practicum.
Value: $500

Sheila Bailey Early Childhood Education Prize

Awarded on academic merit based on the students Program GPA after the completion of the first year of the program, provided all the selection criteria are met.
Value: $1,000

Schiavello (SA) Prize in Interior Architecture

Awarded to the student from the Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture and Design with the most outstanding final year exhibition presentation in Interior Architecture.
Value:  Ergonomic chair (Approximate value $800-$1200)

School of Art, Architecture and Design Graduate Exhibition Prize

Awarded to one student annually for their work exhibited the School of Art, Architecture and Design Graduate Exhibition.
Recipient's work to be chosen by the Division Pro Vice Chancellor. The work will become part of the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences cultural collection.
Value: $500 - $1,500

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.
Value: $1000

South Australian Media Award Journalism Student (Postgraduate)

Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average in the final year of their studies.
Value: A trophy

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Theory Prize in Interior Architecture

Awarded to the student enrolled in the final year ARCH 4007 (Advanced Theory of Interior Architecture) course with the highest GPA in the course.
Value: Comprising design publications(s) the approximate value of $500

Tony Winefield PhD Thesis Prize in Psychology

The Tony Winefield PhD Thesis Prize in Psychology is a biennial prize awarded to the student with the best PhD thesis submitted in the discipline of psychology in the School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy or the Centre for Sleep Research.
Value: $500

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Unibooks Prize

Awarded to the final-year student in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education who has completed the most outstanding placement in EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1: Birth to 3 Years and has achieved high academic results over the first three years of the program.
Value:  $550 book voucher

UniSA Communication and Journalism Merit Award

Merit Awards will be available annually for the two graduates with the highest program GPA (not less than 6.25) in the cohort graduating with the Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Management) and Bachelor of Journalism on the basis of studies at the Taylors University College, Malaysia.
Value: 3,000 Malaysian Ringitt

Zenith Prize in Interior Architecture

The Zenith Prize in Interior Architecture is open to all fourth year Bachelor of Interior Architecture students enrolled in Interior Architecture Studio 7 (ARCH 4011) and Interior Architecture Studio 8 (ARCH 4012). It is awarded to the Interior Architecture students from the School of Art, Architecture and Design incorporating the Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture and Design with the best demonstrated design progress according to marks received and class room participation  in Interior Architecture Studio 8 at the time of judging. Closing date: first Thursday of the mid-study period break in Study Period 5.
Value: $1500 Stylecraft chair (approximately worth $900) and $600 (approximately)

The University of South Australia Award of Excellence in Psychology Book Prize

The prize is awarded twice yearly and is offered to the two highest scoring students in the first year of the Malaysian HELP Institute's American Degree Program in Psychology.
Value: 100 Malaysian Ringgits

The University of South Australia Graduate Prize in Architecture Sponsored by Hodgkison Architects

The University of South Australia Graduate Prize in Architecture sponsored by Hodgkison is awarded to a Master of Architecture student based on academic excellence and for demonstrated integration of design, environmental, technical, theoretical and communication skills and knowledge in their final project.

Employment in one of the three offices of Hodgkison may be offered to the successful student dependent upon position availability at the time.

Value: $2,500

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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.
Value:  $100

Worldsend Prize for Interior Architecture Research

The Worldsend Prize for Interior Architecture Research is awarded yearly to one Bachelor of Interior Architecture student who achieves the highest grade in the course ARCH 4014 LLS Honours Research 2.
Value: $500

Zero Waste SA Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour (sd+b) Student Prize

The Zero Waste SA Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour (sd+b) Student Prize is an annual prize targeted towards students enrolled in the second year of the Master of Sustainable Design Program in the School of Art, Architecture and Design.
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit and innovative design ideas as demonstrated in the first year of the Master of Sustainable Design Program, as determined by a selection panel.
Value: $2,000

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