NSW’s top international students, education providers, businesses and community groups have been celebrated at the state’s international education awards held on Wednesday night at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
The awards, now in their 11th year, recognise the success and contributions of international students across NSW and celebrate organisations for their outstanding support for international education.
Minister for Industry and Trade in NSW, The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong said “I congratulate all of this year’s winners and finalists who are helping to make NSW an even better place for international students to further their education.
“International education showcases Australia as an attractive destination, and NSW is the nation’s leading exporter of education services.”
The night was firmly about celebrating achievement. The winners, across the five nominated categories, are:
The NSW International Student of the Year Awards recognise the contributions made by individual students to their education and broader community. The winners across three categories were:
- Schools – Minh Thiem (Evelyn) Lieu from Vietnam studying at Canley Vale High School
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) and English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) – Cristina Gabriela Tacuri Garcia from Ecuador studying at Greenwich College
- Higher Education – Aradhana Grover from India studying at The University of Newcastle
The NSW International Education Industry Awards recognise the contributions of education providers and organisations that support international students through programs and initiatives. The winners across two categories were:
- Education Provider – UNSW Sydney Water Safety Program
- Partnership Excellence – Redfern Legal Centre International Student Legal Service NSW
NSW International Student of the Year, Higher Education Winner, Aradhana Grover said, “Being recognised for this award fills me with immense joy and gratitude. Winning this award is a personal honour but also a reflection of the meaningful connections we can foster. It’s a reminder of the importance of our collective efforts to uplift each other and drive positive change, reinforcing the belief that every act of kindness makes a difference.”
NSW International Education Industry Awards, Partnership Excellence Winner – Sean Stimson from the Redfern Legal Centre said, “We are deeply grateful and humbled to win this award. Winning is a wonderful recognition of our team for their collective efforts to improve the educational experiences and legal protections of international students in NSW.
This award will no doubt strengthen our ability to continue advocating, to ensure the safety and well-being of all international students.”
The Koala congratulates the award winners and Study NSW for spotlighting the wonderful achievements of international students, education providers, businesses and community groups alike.
For more information about the 2024 NSW International Education Awards, including a full list of the finalists and winners, see here.
