Student Excellence Award Winners
At the Student Excellence Awards 2020, we recognised the outstanding resilience, spirit of service, and leadership exhibited by our students.
Over 80 entries went through our nomination and selection process.
Leadership Excellence Award 2020 - Simran Keshwani
Simran held the role of a Policy Analyst on projects led by the NSW Government where she worked on the NDIS and Abortion Law reform, making her the only international student to have held that position.
She has been a strong advocate for the rights of international students and her submission on the matter was heard by the Senate, which led to an invitation to converse with MP Fiona Martin on the national radio.
Simran has been involved in initiatives under the web transformation project, alumni relations and led forums at the Orientation and Careers Week at MQ.
The finalists for the Leadership Excellence Award 2020 were:
- Kaylin Chapman
- Jayden Whaites
- Sarah Issaia
- Ziyan Tejani
Outstanding Volunteer Award 2020 - Jessica Pereira
Jessica is recognised for her involvement in volunteering initiatives inside and outside the University.
She volunteered with the United Nations Association of Australia and holds an Executive role for the Macquarie Model United Nation Society where she is involved in the running of external model UN conferences highlighting global issues.
She also holds a voluntary position at the Redfern Legal Centre that provides legal services to disadvantaged communities.
The finalists for the Outstanding Volunteer Award 2020 were:
- Morgan Graham
- Bashayer Alraddy
- Judith-Grace Vella
- Nikita Sharma
- Edward Cooper
Outstanding Student Group Award 2020 - Macquarie University Law Society
The Law Society has been highly commended for its outstanding contribution to supporting the wellbeing of Law students through a variety of creative initiatives.
They contributed to the development of World Mental Health Day and have promoted wellbeing practices through their social medial channels.
Furthermore, the Law Society has continued to drive engagement through their social and professional events and remained active throughout the year.
The group's executive members have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strategic outlook.
The finalists for the Outstanding Student Group Award 2020 were:
- Women Entering Business
- AIESEC
- Catholic Society
- Liberal Club