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ACHPER Tertiary Student Health and Physical Education Prize


Twelve months membership of ACHPER (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation) is provided to an eligible graduating student based on academic excellence as well as professional interest and aptitude demonstrated by the student.


Adventist Media Network Digital Media Prize


Prize for Excellence in Digital Media worth $1,000


Adventist Media Network Journalism Prize


A prize for excellence in journalism worth $1,000


Alan & Yvonne Thrift Perpetual Shield for Musical Excellence


A shield and $500 is awarded to a student in the third or higher year of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching degree, with a major in music. The shield is awarded on the basis of ensemble performance and involvement and leadership in the musical activities of Avondale College, in addition to good academic grades in music units taken at Avondale College.


Art Acquisition for the Avondale College Art Collection


Avondale College annually purchases one work of art to the value of $500 by a graduating Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching student, which is added to the Avondale College Art Collection.


Arthur Ferch Prize for Hebrew Studies


Sponsored by the Carole Ferch-Johnson family, awarded to a second year Theology student who scores highest in first semester Hebrew and second semester Old Testament studies where Hebrew is applied, worth $1,000.


Avondale Alumni Community Service Prize


$1000 awarded to a final year student involved in community service.


Bachelor of Arts Excellence Prize


Awarded to a graduating Bachelor of Arts student in recognition of outstanding academic performance and good citizenship. Worth $1000 and sponsored by Willobee Floor Service.


Bachelor of Business Excellence Prize


A prize of $1,000 sponsored by R&B Business Equipment


Bachelor of Business Human Resources Excellence Prize


Valued at $500, this prize is sponsored by the Valentine family, in memory of Gail Valentine.


Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Prize for Excellence


A prize of $1000 sponsored by the South Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists may be granted each year to a graduating Early Childhood Education student who has demonstrated outstanding teaching ability, professionalism and good citizenship.


Bachelor of Education (Primary) Prize for Excellence


A prize of $1000 sponsored by the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference, given to an outstanding primary education graduand.


Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Prize for Excellence


A prize of $1000 sponsored by the Australian Union Conference, given to an outstanding secondary education graduand.


Bachelor of Science Prize


A prize for excellence worth $600, sponsored by Bob Kalaf of the Cooranbong Pharmacy.


Bill Marr Institute of Public Evangelism Prize


A prize of $1,000 to a Theology student who shows promise in public outreach. Sponsored by the South Pacific Division.


Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Prize for Excellence


A prize worth $250, sponsored by Mountain Designs, Newcastle.


Clifford Anderson Bursary Prize


A prize of $1,000 to a Theology student sponsored by the South Pacific Division.


Diploma of Outdoor Recreation Leadership Prize


A $250 prize sponsored by Mountain Designs, Newcastle.


Edna Ferris Heise Prize for Excellence in Communication


A prize of $1000, sponsored by the The Edna Ferris Heise Memorial Trust Fund, is given to a female theology student in the second half of her course who demonstrates excellence in written and/or verbal communication, interpersonal skills and service activities. The prize is in honour of the life and work of Edna Ferris Heise in memory of her outstanding contribution to preaching, writing and speaking, and her passion for the ministry of gospel communication.


Elwin Currow Prize for New Testament Apocalyptic


A prize of $100 awarded to the top ranking student in New Testament Apocalyptic studies.


Graeme Scott Memorial Gift Vouchers


Adventist Book Centre gift vouchers for $100 are given to all prospective theology graduates applying for employment in ministry.


Graham Miller Memorial Prize for Excellence in Youth Ministry


A prize of $1,000 to a Theology student who shows particular aptitude for youth ministry sponsored by the South Pacific Division.


Huguenot History Prize for Excellence


A prize of $1000 awarded to a student with a history minor or major, in recognition of outstanding scholarship in History. The prize is sponsored by Dr Allen & Mrs Andrea Steele, and from royalties of the book The French Pilot.


Mental Health Nursing Excellence Prize


A certificate and prize of $100 awarded to the Bachelor of Nursing graduate with the highest academic and clinical performance for mental health nursing.


Primary Teacher's Literacy Prize


Twelve months membership of e:lit is provided to the top graduating teaching student in Primary English, to acknowledge excellence in pre-service study and to support the recipient in their first year of teaching.


Prize for Consistent Effort and Accomplishment (Nursing)


A certificate and prize of $100 is awarded to a student who demonstrates clinical competence, commitment to Avondale College values, and professional and personal achievement throughout the Bachelor of Nursing course OR who has completed the course within the constraints of an identifiable disadvantage.


AWR Prize for Excellence in Radio Production and Public Relations


A prize of $1000 sponsored by Adventist World Radio (AWR) in honour of Allen and Andrea Steele. The prize is given in recognition of academic achievement, vision and passion for the innovative use of communication in church mission, and contribution to public relations initiatives.


Robert Gill/Ian Thew Memorial Excellence Prize (Nursing)


A certificate and prize of $100 is awarded to the graduating Bachelor of Nursing student with the highest academic and clinical profile aggregate in three selected units.


Sanitarium Prizes for Excellence


Three prizes of $1,500 each are awarded to one male and one female student on the Lake Macquarie campus, and one student from the Sydney campus.


Sydney Adventist Hospital Academic Excellence Prize


A certificate and prize of $250 and a gold medallion is awarded to the student graduating with the highest GPA over the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing course.


Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical Excellence Prize


A certificate and prize of $250 and a gold medallion is awarded to the student graduating with the highest clinical performance profile aggregate gained over the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing course.


Sydney Adventist Hospital Medical Nursing Excellence Prize


A certificate and prize of $100 awarded to the Bachelor of Nursing graduate with the highest academic and clinical performance for medical nursing in seven selected units.


Sydney Adventist Hospital Surgical Nursing Excellence Prize


A certificate and prize of $100 awarded to the Bachelor of Nursing graduate with the highest academic and clinical performance for surgical nursing in seven selected units.