Awards

Engineers Australia plays an important role in promoting engineering excellence and the contribution engineering makes to the community. Our award programs seek to identify, recognise and reward outstanding achievement, eminence in the practice of engineering, and conspicuous service to the profession.

There are 3 award events in this division

2010 Young Professional Engineer of the Year

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The 2010 Young Professional Engineer Award, presented by Engineers Australia, Victoria Division, acknowledges and rewards young engineering professionals who have;

A demonstrated understanding of the role and purpose of the engineering profession in society;
Proficiency in the use of communication skills in engineering projects;
Realised competence and significant achievement in community affairs;
Effective communication with public media.

This Award also promotes the engineering profession and topical engineering issues to the community through the achievements of young engineers.

The 2010 Young Professional Engineer will be acknowledged by their peers and the profession at large with an on-stage presentation in front of a large audience of significant industry representatives at the Victoria Division Leadership Gala Dinner to be held in late October 2010.

The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $3000. A High Commendation will also be presented and the recipient will receive a cash prize of $1500. The winner will also proceed to the National Award.

Top 5 reasons for entering the 2010 Young Professional Engineer Award:

Professional recognition at State and National levels;
Superior networking opportunities;
Career portfolio development and presentation to industry peers;
Enhance your interview skills;
Improve your employability potential.

Please Note: Members eligible for this award may also be eligible for the Emerging Engineering Leaders Program. Contact Noel Dos Santos, Manager - Membership Marketing to find out more - ndossantos@engineersaustralia.org.au

View the Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award Guidelines

View last year's winner of the Victorian Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award

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Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year

NHP continues to encourage Australia’s youth in the engineering profession, with its joint sponsorship with Engineers Australia and Electrical Energy Society Australia of the Engineers Australia Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year Award.

This award has been initiated to encourage excellence and innovation in the field of Electrical power engineering. By encouraging young graduates to strive for a rewarding, long term career in Electrical power engineering it redresses the current trend of personnel shortages in this area.

The award will honour a professional engineer who has made significant contributions in the practice of electrical power engineering and demonstrated individual contribution to the community. In acknowledgment to younger practitioners, these contributions will have been made during the preceding four years.