At UOW Global Enterprises (UOWGE), our people drive our impact. The tireless dedication of our staff across our global campuses and the UOWGE Corporate team shapes our students' experiences and influences our collective success.
Today, we shine a spotlight on our annual award recipients - individuals who, through their actions in 2023, have exemplified our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, and Courage. Selected by their peers and an assessment panel, their achievements underscore their significant contributions to our organization.
As we navigate future opportunities and challenges, we rely on the dedication and expertise of our team. Thank you for helping UOWGE stand as a leader in global education, strengthening our campuses, and enhancing UOW's global reputation.
UOW Global Enterprises Corporate & UOW College Staff Awards:
Excellence in Professional Service:
- Winner: Alison Blakey (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Eloise Young (UOWGE)
Excellence in Teaching:
- Winner: Kerry Moisidis (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Emma Donald (UOWCA)
Excellence in Teaching Leadership:
- Winner: Anthony Spinks (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Anita Goddard (UOWCA)
Innovation:
- Winner: Global Recruitment Team (Kath McCollim, Vignesh Vijayraghavan, Melanie Audus, Sophia Lothian, Santhana Vaidyanathan, Winn Wen & team, Grace Gan + team, Gerald Joshua & team, Arti Thakur, Suleman Asad Kath, Folashade Abioye, Mahasheta Malagi) (UOWGE)
- Highly Commended: ETS Online Writing Team (Lisa Mangion and Sharn Hammond) (UOWCA)
Integrity:
- Winner: Nicole Lacunza (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Yu Lian Chin (UOWCA)
Passion:
- Winner: Greg Zaharis (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Jennie Roach (UOWGE)
Collaboration - Individual:
- Winner: Rebecca Smith (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: Vignesh Vijayaraghavan (UOWGE)
Collaboration - Teams:
- Winner: South West Sydney Nursing Team (Liz Thomas, Madeleine Schuldt, Rachel Bilboe, Caitlin Akhurst, Kath Hayes, Desley Fletcher, Shoko Bunder, Kate Strong, Marie Lee, Bec Samways, Nolie-Anne Harper, Melinda Mlacic, Leanne Hicks, Nerissa Hartley, Jolly Mathews, Virginia Vasquez) (UOWCA)
- Highly Commended: UOW College Marketing Collaboration Team (Niribi Mathews, Elke Bancroft, Megan Serrano, Eloise Meyer, Emma Sheridan) (UOWCA) and David Macdonald (UOWGE)
Employee of the Year - 2022:
- Winner: Niribi Mathews (UOWCA)
Courage:
- Winner: Tom Bambrick (UOWGE)
- Highly Commended: Melanie Audus (UOWGE)
UOW Malaysia Awards:
Employee of the Year:
- Winner: Leong Mi-Chelle (School of Communication and Languages, Penang)
Research Excellence Award
- Winner: Ir. Dr. Tan Sin Jin (School of Engineering, UOWMKDU University College)
- Highly Commended: Ts. Dr. Nishata Royan A/P Rajendran Royan (SOE, UC)
Teaching Excellence Award
- Winner: Dr. Irhanida binti Abd Kadir (School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, UOWMKDU Penang)
- Highly Commended: Kow Kwan Yee (School of Communication & Creative Arts, UC)
Professional Excellence Award
- Winner: Pok Jye Yih (International Office, UOWM KDU University College)
- Highly Commended: Muhammad Hazim bin Zakaria (Teaching & Learning Centre, UC), Daisy Ong Bee Neo (National Marketing, UOWM KDU College)
Passion Award
- Winner: Ts. Dr. Nishata Royan A/P Rajendran Royan (School of Engineering, UOWMKDU University College)
- Highly Commended: Ng Yiing Y’ng (School of Computing & Creative Media, UC), Dr. Ng Fong Chiu (Department of Computing, School of Engineering, Computing & Built Environment, PG), Khor Bee Hua (School of Nursing and Allied Health, UOW Malaysia College)
Integrity Award
- Winner: Tan Chooi Lin (Finance, University College)
- Highly Commended: Eii Ming Ying (Human Resource, UC)
Courage Award
- Winner: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeap Gik Hong (School of Engineering, Computing & Built Environment, Penang & School of Engineering, University College)
- Highly Commended: Thamilvaanan A/L Ganasan (Facilities Maintenance & Safety, UC)
Collaboration Award (Team)
- Winner: UOWMKDU ISD Team (Group): Leong Kah Ming, John Evacristo A/L Santahansamy, Fahrul Amri Izan Omar, Chuah Chong Wee, Nur Azrin binti Abd Malek, Farah Nadira binti Baharuddin, Qhayratul Ain binti Samsol Amri, Aziemah binti Hussin, Muhammad Nurarif bin Nor Azni, Subramaniam A/L Pooaiah, Jimmy Tan Lip Aun (PG), Wang Meei Ling (PG), Goh Eng Wan (PG), Liew Chun Kee (PG), Ho Yeow Seng (PG), Abdalla M. Ali (PG), Ng Wei Sheng (PG)
- Highly Commended: Organising Committee for Safety & Health Towards IR 4.0 (University College): Ir. Ts. Ainon Shakila binti Shamsuddin, Ts. Nur Hasalli binti Ibrahim, Ir. Permesh Lal Jethi A/L Amrick Lall, Mr. Simon Anandaraj Doss, Mr. Seerla Kanagarajoo A/L Bethrajoo, Mr. Mohammad Fikri bin Mat Jefri, Dr. Sivajothi A/L Paramasivam, Ts. Goh Thing Thing, Mr. Jagjeet Singh A/L Ajmir Singh
UOW Dubai Staff Awards:
Employee of the Year:
- Winner: Dalia Holali
Innovation in Teaching Award:
- Winner: Dr Alison Thirlwall
Teaching/Research Nexus Award:
- Winner: Dr Karol Sikora and Dr Munayaradzi Nyadzayo
Research Excellence and Scholarly Award:
- Winner: Dr Balan Sundarani
Industry Collaborations and Practice Impact Award:
- Winner: Dr Karol Sikora
High Potential Researcher Award:
- Winner: Dr Ruwan Bandara
- Highly Commended: Dr Soly Mathew Biju
Staff Awards - Collaboration Award:
- Winner: Dr Prithvi Bhattacharya
Excellence Award:
- Winner: Library Team
Innovation Award:
- Winner: Dr Prakash Vel
Passion Award:
- Winner: Nicola Sabry
- Highly Commended: Sherwin Fernandes and Negin Chabook
Integrity Award:
- Winner: IELTS Team
Courage Award:
- Winner: Mohnnad Khzam
- Highly Commended: Pradnya Bhagwat
UOW Hong Kong Staff Awards:
Research Excellence:
- Dr Abraham Chan, Assistant Professor, FAH
Teaching Excellence:
- Dr Andy Tsui, Associate Dean, FAH
Professional Excellence:
- Dr Peter Wong, Associate Professor, FBU
Passion:
- Winner: Dr Hitoshi Murakami, Assistant Professor, FAH
- Highly Commended: Mr Simon Chan, Senior Lecturer FST
- Highly Commended: Ms Judy Kiu, Senior Lecturer FST
Integrity:
- Dr Kazuyuki Takata, Assistant Professor, FAH
Courage:
- Winner: Dr Christy Lau, Assistant Professor, FST
- Highly Commended: Dr Louisa Yuen, Lecturer, FAH
Innovation:
- Winner: Mr Derrick Stone, Lecturer, FAH
- Highly Commended: Mr Garrett Lai, Lecturer, FST
Collaboration:
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH): Mr Victor King, Dr Mandy Chan, Mr Derrick Stone, Ms Maria Fung, Dr Louisa Yuen
Outstanding Contribution to the College's Leadership and Development:
- Dr Kenneth Chong Hong-sang, Acting Associate Dean, FBU
FAH: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
FST: Faculty of Science and Technology
FBU: Faculty of Business
