Congratulations to all our students who graduated on Friday 16 May! We had a fantastic evening at ACMI celebrating the class of 2013 with their family and friends, mentors and industry guests.
Dr Robin Williams delivered an inspiring and passionate keynote address and Caterina Fizzano and Bronwyn Morrison gave great graduate responses - humorous and from the heart.
Special thanks to sponsors - AIPP, ACMP Kayell, Next Byte, Adobe, Exetel, Sally Brownbill, Sun Studios, Irwin & McLaren, Borge’s Imaging, Heartfelt and free radical for their contributions towards the awards.
PSC Award for excellence in the Art Major: Emma-Jane Johnston
PSC Award for excellence in the Commercial Major: Adina Kraus
PSC Award for excellence in the Photojournalism Major: Stephanie Jones
PSC Award for creativity and great potential in photography: Emma McEvoy
AIPP Award for conceptual excellence & photographic innovation: Leigh Garipidis
ACMP Award for excellence throughout the course: Jesse Cox
Kayell Award for commitment & outstanding achievement: Michael Cheetham
Next Byte Awards for excellence in narrative in Art: Donna Stevens & Jennifer O'Keefe
Exetel Award for creativity and originality: Suzanne Perillo
Adobe Award for determination and mastery of skills: Pamela Richards
Sally Brownbill Award for great potential in commercial photography: Catherine Bailey
Sun Studios Award for demonstrating perseverance and significant accomplishment: Caterina Fizzano
Irwin & McLaren Award for excellence in documentary photography: Ashley Gasperino
Borge's Imaging Photoflex Award for consistent application and commitment: Samantha Moody
Heartfelt Award for using photography skills to make a difference: Dale Stead
free radical Award for contribution towards the student life at the college: Alice McMillan-Drendel
Peter Petty Memorial Award for technical and aesthetic excellence in landscape photography: William Bate
Book Awards: Cassie Abraham, Natalie Ceccon, Brooke Daly, Jon-Paul Karnilowicz, Miranda Kerr, Grace Leung, Rene Mitchell-Pitman, Bronwyn Morrison, James Sbeghen & Sorell Wilson