Excellence in University Engagement and Sustainability

Winner - Staff Individual

Jan Chisholm, Fast Forward Project Officer, Office of Widening Participation

Jan Chisholm has worked in the Fast Forward program since December 2010 and has always approached the role with great enthusiasm. Jan's work with Western Sydney high schools, especially those in the Campbelltown/Camden/Macarthur area is tireless and energetic. Jan is always willing to assist her schools and actively promotes higher education to students at these schools. Jan is very willing to support high school students to encourage their participation in higher education, especially disadvantaged students. Initially a kindergarten and special education teacher, Jan's passion for education, almost 30 years later, still inspires young people to learn and to aim higher.

Highly Commended - Staff Individual

Dr Xiaoshu Zhu, Director of Academic Program, Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Science and Health

Winner - Staff Team

Launch Pad

Don Wright, Manager, Business Development Incubator, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development)
Dr Andy Marks, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Strategy and Projects, Offie of the Vice-Chancellor and President
Inu Rana, Business Advisor, Launch Pad, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development)

Highly Commended - Staff Team

Work, Health and Safety Unit - Ergonomics and Injury Management

Erin Allendorf, School Administrative Coordinator, Accreditation, School of Business
Trish Squillari, WHS Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources
Claire Tandy, Injury Management Coordinator, Office of Human Resources
Debbie Brown, Injury Management Coordinator (former), Office of Human Resources
Debra Steen, Injury Management Coordinator (former), Officer of Human Resources

WSU Homeless Connect

Dr Stacy Blythe, Lecturer, Director Engagement and International, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kylie Docker, Executive/Project Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Yvonne Gatt, Engagement Facilitator, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leadership
Sue Willis, Director of Academic Program - Clinical, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Rebecca Stamopoulos, Marketing and Engagement Support Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Dr Rakime Elmir, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Winner - Student Individual

Mr Juistin Whittle, Bachelor of Natural Science (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security)

Mr Justin Whittle, a recipient of the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan Scholarship (Thailand Fellow) for 2016 is an active and aspiring researcher for innovation in agriculture. His international research explores the opportunities for Entomophagy (Edible Insects) to improve sustainability of the Western diet. For the past ten months, Mr Whittle has used his New Colombo Plan scholarship to pursue study and research in this field at Kasetsart University, Thailand. Justin is actively seeking to consolidate his undergraduate studies with a Master degree in Development Studies and continue his research into Entamophagy and innovation in agriculture.

Highly Commended - Student Team

Dare to Know Publications: Sapere Aude and Bitesize Law

Marija Yelavich, Student, Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws
Lucinda Borg, Student, Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)/ Bachelor of Laws
Jessica Fenech, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Aldain Austria, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
Lorrina Al-Khouri, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
Alexander Dy, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Emma Bartley, Student, Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
Victoria Karraz, Student, Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
Jo Jeisman, Student, Bachelor of Laws
Arooshi Gauba, Student, Bachelor of Laws
Fariha Habib, Student, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Alexandra Heimman, Student, Bachelor of Laws
Alexander Kirkpatrick, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Emma Nichelsen, Student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking

Nominated - Individual Staff

Rowena Saheb, Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, Student Participation and Success

Nominated - Individual Student

Gerard McGookin - Student, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)

Nominated - Staff Team

Information Technology and Digital Services

Office of Information Technology & Digital Services - led by Kerry Holling, Chief Information and Digital Officer
Digital Security and Risk - led by Kym Morris, AAssociate Director, Digital Security and Risk
Digital Strategy and Innovation - led by Sarah Chaloner, Deputy Chief Information Digital Officer
Solution and Project Services - led by Philip Costly, Associate Director, Solution and Project Services
IT Operations - led by Steve Jacob, Associate Director, IT Operations
Academic and Campus Experience (ACE) - led by Paul Hardaker, Associate Director, Academic and Campus Experience
IT Planning and Business Services - led by Phil Clark, Associate Director, Procurement and IT Planning Services

2016 Mardi Gras Organising Committee

Dr Tinashe Dune, Lecturer, Interprofessional Health Sciences, School of Science and Health
Kimberley Ann Pangilinan, Human Ethics Officer, Research Ethics and Integrity
Paula Klass, Associate Director, Partnerships and Recruitment, Western Sydney International
Dr Brahm Marjadi, Senior Lecturer, Community Engaged Learning, School of Medicine
Rowena Saheb, Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, Student Participation and Success
Michelle Kent, Blended Learning Designer, School of Science and Health
Janet Starr, Professional Communication Academic Literacy Support, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Cossette Casorzo, Disability Advisor, Student Participation and Success
Michael Gonzalez, University Librarian, Library

The significant and dedicated contributions of Dr Ann Cheryl Armstrong and Tanya Patterson, former Western Sydney University employees are acknowledged.

School of Science and Health Engagement Team

April Browne, Science Education and Engagement Coordinator, School of Science and Health
Christopher Vella, Science Education Officer, School of Science and Health

Student Welfare Service - Tax Help

Melissa Ursino, Student Welfare Officer, Student Participation and Success
Jennifer Kensey, Manager Student Welfare Services, Student Participation and Success
Julie Evans, Administrative Officer, Student Participation and Success

WiSE Program Team

Wendy Bortolazzo, Coordinator, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program, Careers
Peryn El Boustani, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program Administrative Officer, Careers