Anne Thomsett Memorial Prize in Social Work * [F12656]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

In recognition of the life of Anne Marie Thomsett, her family provides a sum of money annually to award a prize in her memory which commemorates the endeavours she made on behalf of the less fortunate members of society. The purpose of the prize is to encourage and promote human rights, social justice and the desire to serve others.

1. The prize is called the Anne Thomsett Memorial Prize in Social Work.

2. The prize consists of $500, and a copy of Nelson Mandela's autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.

3. The prize is awarded annually by the Board of Examiners in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies following consultation with the full-time academic staff in Social Work and Social Policy, to the student in the Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (by coursework or by coursework and dissertation) who—

(a) gains the highest average mark in SWSP3303 Interpersonal Practice or SWSP8303 Interpersonal Practice or SWSP8631 Introduction to Social Work Practice and SWSP3305 Social Policy/Community Practice or SWSP8305 Social Policy/Community Practice taken in the same semester;

(b) obtains a pass in SWSP3309 Field Education I or SWSP8309 Field Education One: First Placement; and

(c) has compiled a field placement portfolio of high standard in SWSP3309 Field Education I or SWSP8309 Field Education One: First Placement.