Awards

Each year the Academy makes awards at the Graduation ceremony that are aimed at recognising the achievements of graduands and also assisting them in achieving career goals. Students are also encouraged to enter the AG Ideas International Design Competition – the Academy assist students to attend the AG Ideas Annual Conference by subsidising their admission fees.

Graduation Awards 2011

Award for Distinction - Advertising: Felicity Steele
Sponsored by BluePrint
Award for Distinction - Fashion Design: Georgia Dunn
Sponsored by M. Recht Accessories
Award for Distinction - Graphic Design: Claire Turner
Sponsored by R-Co
Award for Distinction - Photo Media: Alexandra March
Sponsored by Michaels Camera Store
Award for Distinction - Visual Arts: Rosmarie Mueller
Sponsored by Melbourne Artists Supplies
Award for High Distinction: Rosemarie Mueller
Sponsored by Iframe
Award for Design Leadership: Katherine Wright
Sponsored by Cato Purnell
Award for Academic Progress: Jessica Panariello
Sponsored by Fuji Xerox

Previous Graduation Awards

Blueprint Prize
The award for Distinction in Graphic Design studies for achieving the highest total aggregate for their Graphic Design course in 2010 was received by Phillip Cruickshank.

Cato Partners Prize
Awarded to the graduating student displaying outstanding design leadership. Previous recipients of the award include: Amanda James, Bundit Puangthong, Elfie Felske, David Fastuca and Bridget Noonan.

Computers Now Prize
Awarded to the graduating student achieving the highest grades in Photomedia/ Multimedia studies. Previous recipients of the award include: Jason Goldingay, Debra Jagoe, Robert Peters, Reginald Lemann, Ross Fastuca, Benedicte Tellez and James Hindle.

In 2010 the Award was granted to the graduate with the highest aggregate grade assessment over all studies. The 2010 Award of High Distinction was awarded to Liliana Vincitorio.
 
Melbourne Artists Supplies Prize
Awarded to the graduating student achieving the highest grades in Graphic Design studies. Previous recipients of the award include: Liam Wilson, Tania Romeo, Sarah Wilson, Amanda James, Josh Hayes, Elfie Felske, Justina Zukowski and Liliana Vincitorio.

Design Awards
Australian Academy of Design students started entering the AGIdeas Conference International Design Competition in 2003. Since then Academy students have regularly been competition finalists. They include:  Laura Blythman, Katie Davies, Keren Bryx, Cherie Evans, Nada Gisonda, Debbie Sinnis, Elfie Felske, Justina Zukowski and Ben McNamara.