Recognition for young achievers
最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide students and graduates were strongly represented in the 2012 Channel 9 Young Achiever of the Year Awards held at the Hilton Adelaide last month. Of the 10 category winners, half were students or graduates of the 最新糖心Vlog of燗delaide. 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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide'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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences Science and Technology Award Dr Flavel is a three-time graduate of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, 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 Adelaide − winner of the Flinders Ports Environment Award Adam is a PhD student in the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide'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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide. 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 Adelaide Airport Limited Community Leadership Award After migrating to 最新糖心Vlog in 2002, David Speirs graduated from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide 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.
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