The winners of the inaugural Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education gathered at Old Government House in Brisbane on August 19 to receive their awards from Minister for Education and The Arts, Anna Bligh.
The Peter Doherty Awards are part of the 2003-2006 Spotlight on Science initiative. They recognise students, teachers, schools, and organisations that demonstrate an outstanding and innovative contribution to science and science education in Queensland.
A panel of Queensland scientists and science educators selected this year 's winners, who received a total of $143 000 in awards and scholarships to further their science studies, or continue their programs that inspire students and educators in the field of science.
| Winner's name | Award won | Name of school/university/ organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Smith | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Brisbane Girls Grammar School |
| Anthony Yuen | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Marymount College |
| Emily See | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Brisbane Girls Grammar School |
| Tristan Steele | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Gympie State High School |
| Vino Vivek | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Kirwan State High School |
| Ann Chen | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Brisbane State High School |
| Claire Moyle | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | St Ursula's College (Yeppoon) |
| Yang Li | Peter Doherty Outstanding Senior Science Student Award | Brisbane State High School |
| Andrew Kell | Peter Doherty Undergraduate Science Teacher Scholarship | Griffith University |
| Katie Owens | Peter Doherty Undergraduate Science Teacher Scholarship | Maroochydore State High School |
| Zorana Nicoli | Peter Doherty Undergraduate Science Teacher Scholarship | Cleveland District State High |
| Desley Sadler | Peter Doherty Outstanding Primary and Middle Phase of Learning Teacher of Science Award | Kirwan State High School |
| Lynette Leighton-Whyte | Peter Doherty Outstanding Primary and Middle Phase of Learning Teacher of Science Award | Burnside State High School |
| Rita McNaught | Peter Doherty Outstanding Primary and Middle Phase of Learning Teacher of Science Award | Caboolture State School |
| Susan Kennedy Smith | Peter Doherty Outstanding Primary and Middle Phase of Learning Teacher of Science Award | Marshall Road State School |
| Denny Taylor | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Silkstone State School |
| Dr Sandra Nissen | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | A. B. Patterson College |
| Janice Starck | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Kuranda State High School |
| Peta Jackson | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Goondiwindi State High School |
| Rebecca Ryan | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Forest Lake State High School |
| Teresa Riley | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Charters Towers School of Distance Education |
| Wendy Macdonald | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | St John Fisher College |
| Nigel Grant | Peter Doherty Teacher Postgraduate Scholarship | Scots PGC College |
| Cavendish Road State High School | Peter Doherty Science Success School Award | Cavendish Road State High School |
| Rockhampton State High School | Peter Doherty Science Success School Award | |
| Toowoomba State High School | Peter Doherty Science Success School Award | |
| Widgee State School | Peter Doherty Science Success School Award | |
| Central Queensland University | Peter Doherty Outstanding Tertiary Science Education Institution Award | |
| Queensland University of Technology | Peter Doherty Industry/Business/Research Institution Science Education Award | |
| Re-engineering Australia Forum | Peter Doherty Industry/Business/Research Institution Science Education Award | |
| The Engineering Link Group | Peter Doherty Industry/Business/Research Institution Science Education Award | |
| Queensland Institute of Medical Research | Peter Doherty Industry/Business/Research Institution Science Education Award |

Minister for Education and The Arts Anna Bligh, with the winners of the 2004 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education
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