Recognition for young achievers
University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø students and graduates were strongly represented in the 2012 Channel 9 Young Achiever of the Year Awards held at the Hilton ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø last month. Of the 10 category winners, half were students or graduates of the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø. They are: Renae Kirkham, 25, of Port Augusta − winner of the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Health Award Renae is a PhD student in the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø's Discipline of Public Health. She works with Aboriginal groups to alleviate disadvantage and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
Dr Ashley Flavel, 28, of Northgate − winner of the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Faculty of Sciences Science and Technology Award Dr Flavel is a three-time graduate of the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø, with a Bachelor of Science (Mathematical and Computer Sciences) (2003), Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology & Telecommunications) (2004) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering (2009). Dr Flavel designs technologies that improve the speed of the internet.
Adam Kilpatrick, 27, of North ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø − winner of the Flinders Ports Environment Award Adam is a PhD student in the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø's School of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Adam is passionate about biodiversity, conservation and management in arid environments.
Hannah Davis, 26, of Glenelg − winner of the Worldwide Online Printing Sports Award Hannah has both a Bachelor degree (2010) and Masters (2011) in International Studies at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø. A world-class kayaker, Hannah won a bronze medal in the K4 500 metre event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has qualified for the London Olympics later this year.
Cr David Speirs, 27, of Kingston Park − winner of the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Airport Limited Community Leadership Award After migrating to Australia in 2002, David Speirs graduated from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø with a Bachelor of Laws in 2008. He has a passion for the environment and serving the community. He is a competitive surf life saver and National Director of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. In 2010, he became the youngest person elected to the City of Marion Council and now serves as Deputy Mayor.
For more information about the Young Achiever Awards for South Australia, go to Story by David Ellis
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