Quotes from Sponsors' Detailed Statements
Actual quotes are provided from successful nominations and accurately reflect the gender balance of all nominations received
in a given year.
Please remember that the awards will recognise, in particular, groups who have been responsible for significant
innovation at Curtin, so the quotes below need to be understood as having been solicited in a somewhat different context.
Groups
"The Project Team has not been confined by the required outcomes of the project, as well as meeting these they have taken advantage of opportunities to further the impact of the project and its sustainability."
"A terrific sense of humour was displayed at all times by the group, which must have often been difficult to maintain. The personal appearances by members of the team to introduce themselves to the Schools were greatly appreciated and all requests (and grumbles) were attended to promptly."
"The team have extended themselves well beyond their stated roles, with benefits not only to this Division but also to other areas of the University."
Academic Staff
"Her teaching style is enthusiastic and dynamic and directed to the needs of her students. Her presentation of material and her choice of assessment technique prepared graduates for life-long learning. She constantly integrates her teaching content with practical and professional applications."
"His commitment to the profession is also demonstrated by his contribution of over 70 refereed journal articles, book chapters or conference proceedings and he is the author or co-author of more than 60 other articles. Additionally, he serves on the boards and committees of numerous organisations, such as..."
"In her capacity as the School's International Student Liaison Officer she has provided the essential back-up support and counselling role that has greatly assisted all of the International students who have joined the School."
General Staff
"His strongest attributes are his ability to plan well ahead and to work as part of a team. A key outcome of his contribution has been that the School and Department have been able to juggle limited equipment and resources so that they can be used with maximum efficiency and minimum inconvenience."
"She always makes big problems seem small, and can even make small problems disappear. She has the ability to deal with many things at once, in sometimes very trying circumstances, and remain calm."
"Her most valuable asset for the University is her willingness to take on assignments that others find too daunting, or lose patience with. She persists towards a clear goal, as an individual and as part of a team, and then finds novel ways to celebrate a team success."
