Students from The University of Queensland were well represented at the annual PIA Queensland Student Academic Prize Ceremony 2021 held on Tuesday, 22 June 2021.  It was a terrific event, recognising the academic achievements of students enrolled in accredited planning programs across Queensland.  Great to see students, friends, family members coming together with university and industry professionals to applaud our brightest minds and the next generation of change agents for building better cities and communities #create change.

2021 Student Bursary – Holly Ilka, The University of Queensland

Awarded to the student with the top ATAR from 2020 starting a degree (Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning) in 2021 (must have just completed year 12 in 2020). There is only one winner across all of the accredited universities.

The University of Queensland

Best first year performance – Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning: Tsz Ho Lam

Best second year performance – Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning: Catherine Sayer

Best third year performance – Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning: Daniel Thong

Best performance overall program – Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning: Laura Harvey

Best performance overall program – Master of Urban and Regional Planning: Sirena Kwok

We shared the stage with colleagues and students from James Cook University, University of Southern Queensland, University of the Sunshine Coast, Bond University, QUT and Griffith University. Thanks for QUT for hosting. Special thanks to the industry sponsors and supporters, PIA and Queensland Young Planners. It was an awesome event.