Prize Winners
The School of Physiotherapy offers a number of annual Student Prizes at our awards ceremony in February each year.
Entry-Level Prizes
First Year Prizes
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (Western Australian Branch) Prize for the first year physiotherapy student with the highest results.
2006: Liza Hatch
2005: Luke Librizzi
2004: Alison Cargeeg
2003: Shae Seymour
2002: Kym Tognolini
2001: Alison Baird
I O Thorburn Prize for the first year physiotherapy student with the highest results in Anatomy.
2006: Louise Mansell
2005: Tracey Walmisley
2004: Alison Cargeeg
2003: Shae Seymour
2002: Kym Tognolini
2001: Alison Baird
Second Year Prizes
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (Western Australian Branch) Prize for the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results.
2006: Fiona Anderson
2005: Renee Calder
2004: Kellie Steer
2003: David Veldman
2002: Alison Baird
2001: Lisa Djulbic
Dr Lindsay Michael Prize for the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in Anatomy.
2006: Fiona Anderson
2005: Renee Calder
2004: Kellie Steer
2003: David Heelan
2002: Natalie Iddon
2001: Suzanne Jewell
Lifecare Award for the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in clinical physiology.
2006: Tracey Walmisley
Lifecare Award for the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in movement science.
2006: Peter Kenner
Blackwell Publishing Award for the second year physiotherapy student with the highest results in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
2006: Fiona Anderson
2005: Alison Cargeeg
Third Year Prizes
National Continence and Women's Health Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize for the third year student with the highest results in the Gender Health Issues subject of Physiotherapy Practice 352.
2006: Felicity Campbell and Cindy Yeo
2005: Malina Kelly
2004: Kristine Mikkelsen and Amanda Santaromita
2003: Catherine Mincham
2002: Olivia Moulton and Mark Ogince
2001: Kathryn Williamson
Australian Physiotherapy Association Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize for the third year student with the highest results in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
2006: Cindy Yeo
2005: Shae Seymour and Kellie Steer
2004: David Heelan
2003: Alison Baird
2002: Jane Osborne
2001: Craig Wilson
Australian Physiotherapy Association Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) "Jane Kinging" Prize" for the third year physiotherapy student with the highest results in cardiopulmonary science.
2006: Cindy Yeo
2005: Kellie Steer
2004: Paul Van Dongen
2003: Emily Nolan
2002: Lisa Shircore
2001: Craig Wilson
Australian Physiotherapy Association Gerontology Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize for the third year student with the highest results in the Gerontology subject of Physiotherapy Practice 352.
2006: Sally French
2005: Hollie Ferrall
2004: Jason Miller
2003: Sharon Young
2002: Lisa Shircore
The National Neurology Group (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize for the third year student with the highest results in neuroscience.
2006: Christine Rimmer
2005: Prue Newnham
2004: Jodi Larke
2003: Lisa Doig
2002: Serena Blackney
2001: Kate Matthews
* Blackwell Scientific Publications Prize for the third year physiotherapy student with the highest results in sports physiotherapy.
2004: Simon Dean
2003: Rebecca White
2002: Laura Matthews
2001: Simon Cantoni, Michael Keig, Gavin Kerruish and Craig Wilson
Overall Entry-Level Programs Prizes
Therapy Focus Award for the Entry-Level Programs student with the highest mark in paediatrics.
2006: Renee Calder
2005: Donna Murphy
2004: Jodi Larke
Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health and Western Australian Country Health Service Prize for the Entry Level Programs graduate demonstrating excellence in their rural clinical placement.
2006: Malina Kelly
2005: Caitlin McCamley
Fourth Year Prizes
Australian Physiotherapy Association Physiotherapy Business Australia (WA Chapter) Prize for the fourth year physiotherapy student with the highest results in the management subject of Physiotherapy Practice 451.
2006: Hollie Ferrall
2005: Kate Hocking
2004: Olivia Chiu (for PT Mgmt 450)
The National Paediatric Special Group (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize for the fourth year student who demonstrates enthusiasm for paediatric physiotherapy, innovative practice and a strong theoretical knowledge in the completion of a self-directed placement.
2006: not awarded
2005: Rachel Parker
2004: Diana Mecuri
2003: Caroline Seubert
2002: Ern-Minn Lim and Crystal Loi
Physiotherapy Management 451 Prize (sponsored by Ms Sue Jones) for the group with the highest results in tender process for Physiotherapy Management 450.
2006: not awarded
2005: Janelle Cousins, Kate Hocking, Faye Johnston and Katie Phillips
2004: Olivia Chiu, Fenton Doig, David Hennessy and Adrian Spinelli
2003: Bernadine Camarri, Olivia Moulton and Fiona Ross
2001: David Saligari, Dale Scott, Daniel Sivertson and John Watson
*The National Private Practitioners' Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Chapter) Prize for the fourth year physiotherapy student with the highest results in Physiotherapy Management 450
2003: Olivia Moulton and Jane Osborne
2002: Cristina Chiari, Kyla Moyle and Hayley Woods
2001: John Watson
Honours Prizes
Physiotherapy Research Foundation Prize for the First Class Honours student with the highest results.
2006: Hollie Ferrall
2005: Michelle Nurzenski
2004: Kym Moiler
2003: Bernadine Camarri
2002: Anna Mein and Craig Wilson
2001: Andrew Briggs
The School of Physiotherapy Prize for the best Honours presentation.
2006: Bianca Burro and Hollie Ferrall
2005: Melissa Giumelli and Michelle Nurzenski
2004: David Putrino
2003: Joint winners: Bernadine Camarri and Lisa Shircore. Joint second prize winners: Dayna Lee and Bree Palmer
2002: Four recipients: Ariane Aldus, Anna Mein, Royce Vermeulen and Craig Wilson
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA Branch) Marcus (Joe) Rosen Prize for the graduate with the highest clinical results (prior to 2006, this prize was awarded to the graduating student not undertaking Honours, with the most outstanding clinical results).
2006: Luke Bongiascia
2005: Paul Van Dongen
2004: Jayme Wellington
2003: Olivia Moulton
2002: Alicia Misztal
2001: James Fitzpatrick
Physiotherapists' Registration Board of WA Prize for the most outstanding BSc (Physiotherapy) graduate.
2006: Shae Seymour
2005: David Heelen
2004: Holly Breheny
2003: Lisa Shircore
2002: Craig Wilson
2001: Claire Andrewartha
* Lifecare Award for the most outstanding Honours student with the highest clinical marks.
2005: Lynne McGowan
2004: Kym Moiler
2003: Lisa Shircore
2002: Craig Wilson
2001: Andrew Briggs
Graduate Entry Masters Prizes
Lifecare Award for the first year Master of Physiotherapy student with the highest results in movement science.
2006: Gareth Adams
Lifecare Award for the first year Master of Physiotherapy student with the highest results in musculoskeletal science.
2006: Jeremy Ingram
The National Physiotherapists in Leadership and Management (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize for the best student in Physiotherapy Management 553 (in 2005 this was named The Aussie Prize; in 2004 it was named the Chandler Macleod Executive Recruitment Prize).
2006: Jessica Loton
2005: Craig Cheney
2004: Jane Waddy
* The National Physiotherapists in Leadership and Management (WA Chapter) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Prize for the most outstanding final year student in the Graduate Entry Master of Physiotherapy Program.
2005: Penny Brodribb
2004: Tanya Hart
2003: Christopher Napier
Physiotherapists' Registration Board of WA Prize for the most outstanding Master of Physiotherapy graduate.
2006: Gia Di Marco
Lifecare Award for the Master of Physiotherapy graduate with the highest clinical results.
2006: Emma Di Marco
2005: Michael Sharp
2004: Tanya Hart
2003: Christopher Napier (in 2003 the Lifecare Award was for the most outstanding final year student in the Master of Physiotherapy course)
Staff Prizes
Western Australian Country Health Service and the Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health Prize to the rural physiotherapist or facility with a consistently outstanding commitment to student rural experience.
2006: The Physiotherapy Department of Albany Hospital
2005: Alison Smith
Postgraduate Prizes
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) "Brian Edwards" Prize for the Master in Manipulative Therapy student with the best clinical results.
2006: Tal Sznajderman
2005: Anina Schmidt
2004: Kieren O'Sullivan
2003: Timothy Mitchell
2002: Jane Freure
2001: Hilary Quirke
Sports Physiotherapy Australia (WA Chapter) Prize for the Master of Sports Physiotherapy student with the best clinical results.
2006: Neasa De Burca
2005: Mark Finucane
2004: Fiona Chromiak
2003: Jeffrey Greenfield
2002: Timothy Smith
2001: Nicholas Caputi
Archive Book Merchants Prize for the best Master of Manipulative Therapy student in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
2006: Tal Sznajderman
2005: Olivia O'Meara
2004: Kieran O'Sullivan
2003: Niamh Maloney
2002: Jane Freure
2001: Daniel Miller and Hilary Quirke
The Sports Medicine Australia (WA Branch) Prize for the most outstanding student in the Master in Sports Physiotherapy.
2006: Neasa De Burca
2005: Mark Finucane
2004: Fiona Chromiak
2003: Susan Deacon
2002: Timothy Smith
2001: Andrea Stanley
Professor Lance Twomey Prize for the best postgraduate research project (prior to 2006, this was called the Vice-Chancellor's Prize).
2006: Two recipients: Richard Clark, Eric Theriault and Bent Ronningen for Sensory and motor responses to two different exercise protocols for training the wrist extensors of healthy subjects and Svein Kristiansen, Neasa De Burca and Winnie Tung for Shoulder strength and range of motion in elite female water polo players.
2005: Lars Ankarberg, Megan Gooding, Rogier Nelis, Frank Offermann and Jannike Persson for Lower lumbar spine axial rotation is reduced in end-range sagittal postures when compared to a neutral spine posture.
The Elsevier Book Prize for the Masters or Doctoral student publishing the best article in a Scientific Journal.
2006: Kylie Hill, for her research article in European Respriatory Journal titled High-intensity inspiratory muscle training in COPD.
2005: Grace P.Y. Szeto, for her research article in Manual Therapy titled A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work: 2) Neck and shoulder kinematics.
2004: Wim Dankaerts, for his research article in Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology titled Reliability of EMG measurements for trunk muscles during maximal and sub-maximal voluntary isometric contractions in health controls and CLBP patients.
2003: Kotaro Tamari, for his research article in the Journal of Japanese Physical Therapy Association titled Gender and age-related differences in axial alignment of the lower limb among healthy Japanese volunteers: comparative and correlation study.
2002: Christine Pickard, for her research article in The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences titled Is there a difference in hip joint position sense between young and older groups?.
2001: Sarah Love (in 2001 this prize was named The Butterworth Heinemann Book Prize)
* indicates that this prize is no longer awarded