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Each year, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Subject awards go to the student who receives the highest mark in each core subject.

The Dean’s Award is calculated by combining the student’s marks from all core subjects and is the overall academic achievement award.

EMPA graduates are a part of our Alumni communityANZSOG’s alumni is a 4000+ community of influential public sector leaders, with members based in about 40 countries. As part of our alumni community, you have a unique opportunity to contribute to the future direction of ANZSOG and the public purpose sectors at large. Getting involved is a great way for you to take advantage of the connections you’ve made and keep your learning alive.

Delivering Public Value

  • Peter Hullet, WA – Department of Finance

Government in a Market Economy

  • Anne Neil, QLD – Queensland Treasury

Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Peter Hullet, WA – Department of Finance

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • James Buttigieg, CTH – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Managing Public Sector Organisations

  • Gillian Gardiner, QLD – Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport

Governing by the Rules

  • James Pitman, CTH – Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Chris Rose, VIC – Victorian Auditor-General’s Office

Public Financial Management

  • Rachel Burgess, CTH – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Work-Based Project

  • Alana Hulme, VIC – Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

The Dean’s award for overall academic achievement

  • James Pitman, CTH – Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Delivering Public Value 

  • Adam Howarth, NSW – Department of Planning and Environment

Government in a Market Economy

  • Rebecca Pianta, WA – Department of Fire and Emergency Services
  • Kirsty Pontifex, VIC – Department of Education and Training

Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Jonathan Shield, QLD – Office of Industrial Relations

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Anthony Bradstreet, NSW – Rural Fire Service

Managing Public Sector Organisations

  • Amanda Tilson, QLD – Department of Transport and Main Roads

Governing by the Rules

  • Charlotte Young, QLD – Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Partnerships

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Nicola Busch, QLD – Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Council

Public Financial Management

  • Rachel Tindall, VIC – Barwon Health

Work Based Project

  • Rachel Tindall, VIC – Barwon Health

The Dean’s award for overall academic achievement

  • Annan Boag, VIC – Office of the Information Commissioner

Delivering Public Value

  • Claire Werkmeister, WA - Department Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Government in a Market Economy

  • Genevieve Mogridge, NT - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet

Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Duane McKibben, NZ – Public Service Commission

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Duane McKibben, NZ – Public Service Commission
  • Stephanie Paton, NSW – Transport for NSW
  • Greg Keen, CTH - Department of Health
  • Kylie Bennetts, VIC – City of Port Phillip

Managing Public Sector Organisations (MPSO)

  • Catherine Roberts, VIC – Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office
  • Elsie Loh, VIC – Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Governing by the Rules

  • Duane McKibben, NZ – Public Service Commission

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Catherine Roberts, VIC – Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office

Public Financial Management (PFM)

  • James Goodwin, NSW – Environment Protection Authority

Work-Based Project

  • Stephanie Paton, NSW – Transport for NSW
  • Blair Neale, VIC – Department of Education and Training
  • Jo McNeill, VIC – City of Port Phillip
  • Kylie Finnigan, CTH – Services Australia
  • Jimmy Ng, NSW – Department of Education
  • Jennifer Anderson, CTH - Fair Work Commission

The Dean’s Award for overall academic achievement

  • Duane McKibben, NZ – Public Service Commission

Delivering Public Value

  • Nigel McMillan, NZ – Ministry of Social Development

Government in a Market Economy

  • Samuel (Sam) Hamilton, CTH – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Nigel McMillan, NZ – Ministry of Social Development

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Kate Petrie, Department of Health, QLD Department of Health

Managing Public Sector Organisations (MPSO)

  • Louise Evans, VIC – Department of Health and Human services

Governing by the Rules

  • Ben Kong, VIC – Department of Health and Human Services

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Kirsten Nelson, WA – Corruption & Crime Commission

Public Financial Management (PFM)

  • James Goodwin, NSW – Environment Protection Authority

Work-Based Project

  • Tania Wilson, CTH – Dept of Home Affairs
  • Matt Tibble, VIC – Mental Health Reform Victoria
  • Sumit Sinha-Roy, WA – Dept of Health
  • Kirsten Nelson, WA – Corruption & Crime Commission
  • Jason Crean, NSW – Dept of Primary Industries
  • Nijole Szabo, CTH – Dept of Education, Skills and Employment

The Dean’s Award for overall academic achievement

  • James Goodwin, NSW – Environmental Protection Authority

 

Delivering Public Value

  • Penelope Marshall, Queensland Treasury, QLD

Government in a Market Economy

  • Louise Majkut, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC

Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Melissa D’Agostino, Department of Education and Training, VIC
  • Yasmin Hunter, Department of Justice, NSW
  • Kaylene Jones, State Emergency Service, NSW
  • Tim Price, Department of Social Services, Commonwealth
  • Simon Taylor, Department of Communities, WA

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Adrian Bootes, Department of Health, Commonwealth

Governing by the Rules

  • Stephanie Jolly, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, QLD
  • Fiona Lansdown, Department of Education, NSW

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Sonja Cox, Public Sector Commission, WA
  • Managing Public Sector Organisations: Michael Garrod, Department of Environment and Water, SA

Work-Based Project

  • Andrew Dundon, Cenitex, VIC
  • Jan Dundon, Mental Health Tribunal of Victoria, VIC
  • Thomas Kuster, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC
  • Anne Lenz, Brisbane City Council, QLD
  • Rebecca Smith, WA Country Health Service, WA

The Dean’s Award for overall academic achievement

  • Sonja Cox, Western Australia Public Sector Commission, WA

Delivering Public Value

  • Geraldine Goswell, Department of Education and Training, VIC

Government in a Market Economy

  • Shaun Whitmarsh, Department of Finance, WA

Designing Public Policies and Programs team award

  • Paula Adams, Department of Justice, VIC
  • Matt Clarke, Department of Human Services, CTH
  • Lisa Hind, Department of Industry Innovation and Science, CTH
  • Andrew MacGregor, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC
  • Megan McCoy, Ministry of Social Development, NZ

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Heather Moore, Department of Justice, NSW

Governing by the Rules

  • Scott Bloodworth, Department of Social Services, CTH

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Shaun Whitmarsh, Department of Finance, WA

Managing Public Sector Organisations

  • Beth Delaney, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH

Work-Based Project team award

  • Peter Banson, Department of the House of Representatives, CTH
  • Shane Dexter, Department of the Chief Minister, NT
  • Isabel King, Department of Education and Training, VIC
  • Matt McMahon, Department of Home Affairs, CTH
  • Gabriel Solórzano Torres, Department of Education and Training, VIC
  • Giorgina Strangio, Department of the Environment and Energy, CTH

The Dean’s Award for overall academic achievement

  • Shaun Whitmarsh, Department of Finance, WA

Delivering Public Value

  • Gene Reardon, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, VIC

Government in a Market Economy

  • Luke Auton, Department of Defence, CTH
  • Johnathan Norton, Forensicare, VIC

Designing Public Policies and Programs team award 

  • Natalia D’Morias, Transport for NSW, NSW
  • Tony Houhlias, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, NSW
  • Grant Pollard, Ministry of Health, NZ
  • Jocelyn Taylor, Department of Industry Innovation and Science, CTH
  • Lisa Hema, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Jeremy Wood, New Zealand Police, NZ
  • Jane Gibbs, Office and Environment and Heritage, NSW

Governing by the Rules

  • Laura Andrew, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC

Leading Public Sector Change

  • Melissa Trapani, Melbourne Metro Rail Authority, VIC

Managing Public Sector Organisations

  • Stephanie Vickers, Department of Industry, NSW

Work-Based Project team award

  • Sue Haertsch, Transport for NSW, NSW
  • Nathan Edwards, Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, QLD
  • Tom Kearney, Department of Finance, Service and Innovation, NSW
  • Darren Youngs, Anglicare Victoria, nfp
  • Vanessa Coli, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC
  • Will Kerr, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW

The Dean’s Award for overall academic achievement

  • Jane Gibbs, Office and Environment and Heritage, NSW

The EY Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Jean Doherty, Department of the Chief Minister, NT
    Robin Zakharov, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, QLD

The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Dr Louise Messara, Western NSW Local Health District

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Helen Allred, The Treasury, NZ
    Mark Bradbury, Ministry of Social Development, NZ

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Ria Pryce, Natural Resources Commission, NSW
    Mick Willing, NSW Police Force

The ANZSOG Alumni Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Lorissa Kelly, Department of Planning, WA

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Malcolm Southwell, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, CTH

Valedictorian

  • David Nicholson, Department of Premier and Cabinet, TAS

The Telstra Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Andrew Read, Department of Education and Training, VIC
  • Heather Whitaker, Department of Education and Training, VIC
  • Dene Yeaman, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH
  • Jo Stephenson, Department of Local Government, Community Recover and Resilience, QLD
  • David Burns, Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Andrew Read, Department of Education and Training, VIC

The EY Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Lyndal Hayward, Audit Office of NSW

The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Nicole Lynch, Office of Jenny Mikakos MP, Minister for Families and Children, and Minister for Youth Affairs, VIC

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Michael Mefflin, Department of Health and Human Services, VIC
    Jenny Mitchell, Department of Industry and Science, CTH

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Carolyn Spittle, Department of Defence, CTH

The ANZSOG Alumni Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Maria Milosavljevic, AUSTRAC, CTH

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Tui Marsh, Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development), NZ

Valedictorian

  • Gavin Seymour, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Kate Byrne, Department of Justice and Regulation, VIC
  • Kate Carlson, Department of Transport and Main Roads, QLD
  • Alison Duncan, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH
  • Jeremy Johnson, CrimTrac Agency, CTH
  • Rhianna Lawson, Department of Defence, CTH
  • Matt Morcom, Department of Premier and Cabinet, NSW

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Tui Marsh, Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development), NZ

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Barbara Crowe, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, VIC

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Craig Findlay, State Revenue Office, VIC

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Mia Davison, Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure, VIC

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Humair Ahmad, Department of Family and Community Service, NSW

The ANZSOG Alumni Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Lance Glare, Department of Planning, WA
  • Timothy Norris, Department of Public Works, QLD
  • Janet Ruecroft, Department of Attorny General and Justice, NSW

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Mark Weaver, Department of Industry, CTH
  • Kate Williams, Office of the Auditor-General, NZ

Valedictorian

  • Maja Havrilova, Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Dominique Mecoy, Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, WA
  • Heidi Ryan, Melbourne Water, VIC
  • Jennifer Stephensen, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, NT
  • Deanne Taylor-Dutton, Queensland Health, QLD
  • David Vosen, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH
  • Liem Ngo, Department of Transport, NSW

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Liem Ngo, Department of Transport, NSW

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Cameron Gifford, Attorney Generals Department, CTH

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Jane Pritchard, Legal Aid NSW

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Duncan Young, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CTH

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Duncan Young, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CTH

The ANZSOG Alumni Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Chris Davey, Attorney General’s Department, CTH
  • Sally Fensling, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, VIC

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Teena Blewitt, Department of Finance CTH

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Beth Amos, Australian Financial Security Authority, CTH
  • Deborah Kempson-Wren, NZ
  • James Lim, Department of Family and Community Services, NSW
  • Brenda Love, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, CTH
  • John Panozzo, Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, VIC
  • Anita Taylor, Ministry of Social Development, NZ

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Shabnam Gill, NSW Environment Protection Authority

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Eugenia Voukelatos, Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Carlene York, NSW Police Force

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Mathew Healey, Department of Premier and Cabinet, TAS

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Sue Paterson, Office of the Auditor General, WA

The ANZSOG Alumni Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Rosangela Merlo, Department of Health, VIC

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Jessica Carew, Australian Taxation Office, CTH

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Elisha Pope, Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, NSW
  • Kay Rodriquez, Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority, VIC
  • David Hartmann, Department of Transport, NSW
  • Zac Nujic, Department of Lands, NSW
  • Mark Ninyett, Western Australia Police, WA
  • Harry Hawthorn, Department of Corrections, NZ

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Rosangela Merlo, Department of Health, VIC

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Bronwen FitzGerald, Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC
  • Tania Rishniw, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, CTH

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Sarah Nesbitt, Department of Treasury and Finance, VIC

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Bronwen FitzGerald, Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Alison Garrod, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, CTH

The Herbert Geer Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • John Paul, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Matt Kendall, National Water Commission

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Steve Costello, Department of Environment, CTH
  • Daen Dorazio, Department of Treasury and Finance, VIC
  • Bronwen FitzGerald Department of Premier and Cabinet, VIC
  • Brenton Grear, Department for Environment and Natural Resources, SA
  • Lisa Alonso Love, Department of Family and Community Services, NSW
  • Debbie Whiteside, New Zealand Customs Services

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Tom Peachey, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, VIC

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Brodie Woodland, Department of Transport, VIC

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Fiona Knight, Australian Taxation Office, CTH

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Brian Woods, Department of Defence, CTH

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Chris Matthies, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, CTH

The Herbert Geer Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Steve Ronson, Fair Work Ombudsman, CTH

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Stuart Clarke, Department of Agriculture and Food, WA

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Richard Bartlett, Attorney General’s Department, CTH
  • Derek Chilton, Department of Health, VIC
  • Robyn Foster, NSW Police NSW
  • Robert Kennedy, Department of Premier and Cabinet, WA
  • Maria O’Donohoe, Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations, CTH
  • Cathy Taylor, Department of Communities QLD

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Jonathan Peacey, Consultant, New Zealand

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Cathryn Bridge, Ministry of Fisheries, NZ

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy

  • Mark Lobo, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, VIC

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Genevieve Graves, Consultant, QLD
  • Jo Hartigan, Department of Planning and Community Development, VIC

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Scott Austin, Productivity Commission, CTH
  • Gill Yates, Department of Education and Training, NSW

The Herbert Geer Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Catherine Cornish, Department of House of Representatives, CTH

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • Mark Talbot, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NZ

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Gary Cowan, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH
  • Don Jones, Department of Commerce, NSW
  • Diana Joslin, Department of Treasury and Finance, VIC
  • Joanne McLachlan, Department of Human Services, VIC
  • Colin McGregor, Ministry of Education, NZ
  • Ragini Santhanam, Department of Finance and Deregulation, CTH

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Gary Cowan, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CTH

The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Prize for Delivering Public Value

  • Donald McKenzie, Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Prize for Government in a Market Economy (GME)

  • Jillian Charker, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CTH

The KPMG Prize for Designing Public Policies and Programs

  • Frank Colley, Department of Defence, CTH

The Urbis Prize for Decision Making Under Uncertainty

  • Scott Lawrence, Department of Sustainability and Environment, VIC

The Herbert Geer Prize for Governing by the Rules

  • Donald McKenzie, Independent Commission Against Corruption, NSW

The CPA Australia Prize for Leading Public Sector Change

  • George Holton, Australian Taxation Office, CTH

The Cisco Systems Prize for Work-Based Project

  • Alan Barrett, Public Sector Commission, WA
  • Frank Colley, Department of Defence, CTH
  • Helen Freeland, Department of Community Services, NSW
  • Chris King, Department of Corrections, Vanuatu
  • Sophie Sexton-Bruce, Department of Human Services, VIC
  • Jillian Charker, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CTH
  • Stephen Erskine, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, CTH
  • Rosemary Hegner, Ambulance Service of NSW
  • Clinton Huff, Department of Main Roads, QLD
  • Nikki Kempson, Office of State Revenue, NSW
  • John Michael Scott, Audit New Zealand, NZ

The Dean’s Prize Overall Academic Award

  • Jillian Charker, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CTH