Celebrating Academic Excellence

On March 15, the College recognised 54 residents who achieved academic excellence in the Semester 2, 2022 study period.

The residents took the stage at an Academic Awards Formal Dinner that was attended by the College Residents, Tutors, Staff, and Esteemed Guests. The College announced the recipients of 10 Knox Scholarship Awards and recognised 44 residents who earned Academic Excellence awards by achieving a High-Distinction average while undertaking a full study load. The full list of recipients is at the bottom of this article. 

The awards were presented by Bishop Tony Ireland, Chair of the Mannix Council, and Professor Sarah McDonald, Academic Director, Student Experience at Monash University, who also delivered the keynote speech.

The Knox Scholarships are awarded in memory of Cardinal James Robert Knox, Archbishop of Melbourne between 1967 – 1974, and who also blessed and laid the foundation stone at Mannix College on Thursday, May 23 1968. Knox Scholarships were awarded to the highest performing resident in each faculty and included a cash prize of $750 provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.

The College is pleased to support and recognise those residents who have demonstrated academic excellence, and notes how competitive these awards are, especially given that the College as a whole maintained a Distinction average grade for Semester 2, 2022.

The College is committed to offering residents a robust tutorial program to assist them to achieve their academic goals. Under the direction of Dr Sam McAuliffe, Dean of Studies & Careers, the College delivers the Mannix Tutorial Program, delivers in-person academic workshops, and provides a bridge between the College and the learning support offered by Monash University. 

The College congratulates all students on their academic efforts and progress.

Knox Scholarship Award Winners

Academic Excellence Award Winners