Best Biomedical Device or Systems
Awarded to the most impactful biomedical innovation, advancing health and human capability, sponsored by Cochlear.
Themes
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Best Cyber Security and Data Privacy Project
Recognising the project that best protects digital assets and ensures privacy, sponsored by Data #3.
Best Hardware Solution
Awarded to the project demonstrating outstanding innovation and execution in hardware design and integration, proudly sponsored by Rinstrum.
Best Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
Awarded to the student project that demonstrates creative and impactful use of AI or ML to solve real-world problems, drive efficiency, or uncover new insights through intelligent systems, sponsored by Cisco
Best Power and Energy or Electrical Engineering Project
Recognising excellence in energy systems, power electronics, and electrical engineering, sponsored by the Electric Energy Society of Australia.
Best Project in Avionics and UAV
Honouring cutting-edge work in unmanned aerial vehicles and avionics systems, sponsored by Boeing.
Best Project with the Most Commercial Potential
Awarded to the project with the strongest market viability and entrepreneurial promise, sponsored by .au Domain Administration.
Best Software Project
Honouring the most technically impressive and well-engineered software solution, sponsored by GridQube.
Best Systems and Software Engineering Project
Recognising excellence in software architecture, systems thinking, and engineering rigour, sponsored by Reapit.
Best User Experience Design Project
Celebrating the most intuitive, accessible, and beautifully crafted user experience, sponsored by Shorthand.
Most Innovative Use of XR
Awarded for the most creative and transformative application of extended reality technologies, sponsored by .au Domain Administration.
Smart Tech Award
Celebrating innovative technologies that harness smart solutions to improve efficiencies, connectivity and solutions to industry and communities, sponsored by Optiver.
School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Advanced Technology Award
Awarded to an architecture, design or planning student who integrates digital tools, parametric design, or emerging tech most effectively.
Cultural Commitment Award
Honours an architecture, design or planning student that demonstrates strong commitment to First Nations perspectives, cultural history and heritage.
Design Innovation Award
For an architecture, design or planning project that demonstrates the most forward-thinking design concept.
Emerging Professional Award (Undergraduate / Postgraduate)
Given to a graduating architecture, design or planning student who demonstrates leadership, initiative, and readiness to contribute to their respective profession.
Excellence in Architecture Award – Bachelor of Architectural Design
The Excellence in Architecture Award celebrates a student graduating from the Bachelor of Architecture who demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in their final year, setting a benchmark for quality and originality in their field.
Excellence in Architecture Award – Master of Architecture
The Excellence in Architecture Award celebrates a student graduating from the Master of Architecture who demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in their final year, setting a benchmark for quality and originality in their field.
Excellence in Design Award
The Excellence in Design celebrates a student graduating from the Bachelor of Design who demonstrate outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in their final year, setting a benchmark for quality and originality in their field.
Excellence in Planning Award – Bachelor of Urban Planning
The Excellence in Planning Award celebrates a student graduating from the Bachelor of Urban Planning who demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in their final year, setting a benchmark for quality and originality in their field.
Excellence in Planning Award – Master of Urban Planning
The Excellence in Planning Award celebrates a student graduating from the Master of Urban Planning who demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in their final year, setting a benchmark for quality and originality in their field.
Head of School Commendation
A discretionary award from the Head of School for a project, team or individual student that embodies the School’s values of innovation, resilience, and leadership.
Research Excellence Award
Awarded for outstanding research achievement by a Bachelor or Master student, demonstrating innovation, academic rigour, and meaningful contribution to the built environment.
Sustainable Futures Award
Recognises excellence in sustainability principles, including material reuse, waste minimisation, social benefit and environmental impact.