Electrotechnology School Student Awards

The Electrotechnology School Student Awards encourage talented young secondary school students to choose a career in the electrotechnology industry and to recognises their efforts to develop their skills and knowledge.

These awards are open to students enrolled in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 at a secondary school in Australia. Principals, teachers and industry representatives are invited to nominate students.

Congratulations to our 2009 winners.

About the Electrotechnology School Student Awards

NECA is keen to encourage talented young students to choose a career in electrotechnology and to recognise the vast range of opportunities available in this challenging and rapidly changing industry sector. These awards provide an opportunity to reward those students who have shone in their studies or in their extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated a passion for learning about the industry.

Principals, teachers and industry members may nominate students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of electrical, electronics or communications technology. Excellence may be demonstrated through work in areas such as:

• School projects
• VET in Schools or School-based Apprenticeships
• Extra-curricular projects
• Community or individual projects

Recent projects have included work done in areas such:

• Electronics
• Robotics
• Mechantronics
• Electrical engineering
• Sound and lighting
• Digital technology

Announcement of winners and prizes

Winners are announced in November each year. The 2009 winner received a cash prize of $1000, second place winner received $500 and third place winner $250. The first place winner also received a travel allowance for themselves and a guardian.

Sponsor

NECA acknowledges the ongoing support of NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd for this important award. NHP is proud to encourage the talented students who are developing their skills in this specialised area.

Further information

For further information please contact Vicky Rigler at NECA National on 02 9439 8523 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)