THE Dr KEN MICHAEL GOLD MEDAL AWARD
The Dr Ken Michael Award
With a tradition going back 85 years – since The Institution of Local Government & Highway Engineers was established in 1930 to represent professionals working in the public works sector – the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia in Western Australia has been committed to providing excellent service to all Western Australian communities in the regional, remote or metropolitan areas of our great State.
This award is established to recognise and celebrate a very special and unique individual for his/her “outstanding service and commitment to public works in Western Australia.”
The Significance of this Award
Dr Ken Michael AC is distinguished for his long and exemplary record of service, his integrity, and significant achievements as a civil engineer, Commissioner of Main Roads Western Australia, Chancellor of The University of Western Australia and the 32nd Governor of Western Australia.
His numerous awards include the title “Engineer of the Year” bestowed upon him by Engineers Australia. Dr Michael was recognised as a Companion of the Order of Australia by HM The Queen.
As a person and as a professional, few can equal his status. Dr Michael is an iconic figure – larger than life – and IPWEA-WA is very honoured that he consented to have this Award named after him.
It is, therefore, THE one significant and most highly regarded award that professionals in public works in WA should aspire for!
The Form of the Award
The Award will comprise:
• A one-ounce pure gold metal minted by The Perth Mint with the appropriate wording – at current prices @ $2500 per medal; • A pure gold 9-carat lapel pin @ $500 which will distinguish these award winners from all others, and, • A framed Certificate.
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia - Western Australia Inc. 708 Murray Street, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 | P O Box 8187, Perth Business Centre, Western Australia 6849 Telephone : (08) 9321 5306 Email [email protected] Web: www.ipwea.asn.au ABN: 49 668 019 357
The Selection Criteria
The Selection Criteria sets a very high standard for nominees to meet and their nominators to fulfil.
The details are included in the nomination form.
The Selection Panel
The Award’s Selection Panel is currently made up of:
• The President of IPWEA-WA • The Deputy President of IPWEA-WA • The Chair of the Trustees of the Public Works Engineering Foundation Western Australia • The Managing Director of Main Roads Western Australia • The Chief Executive Officer of WALGA and, • Dr Ken Michael AC – as the Independent Chair of the Selection Panel. The Executive Manager of the Institute will serve as (non-voting) Secretary to this Selection Panel.
The Award
The award is restricted to one (1) person chosen bi-annually from nominations sent to the Executive Manager of IPWEA Western Australia – in his capacity as Secretary to The Selection Panel – any time during the year prior, before December 15.
The Process
The Selection Panel will meet formally in January to consider the nominations, make an informed decision, and forward this recommendation to the IPWEA WA’s Executive Committee for endorsement.
If a situation arises where there is no suitable candidate worthy of the award, the Selection Panel may choose to defer the award to the following year pending new nominations for their consideration, and inform the IPWEA WA Executive Committee accordingly.
The Presentation of the Award
The Award will be presented at IPWEA WA’s Annual State Conference Gala Dinner in March.
The Dr Ken Michael Lecture
It is a condition of the award that the recipient of the Dr Ken Michael Gold Medal delivers the Dr Ken Michael Lecture at a date to be determined later in that year.
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia - Western Australia 708 Murray Street, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 || P O Box 8187, Perth Business Centre, Western Australia 6849 Telephones (08) 9321 5306 (08) 9486 1584 Emails: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.ipwea.asn.au