At the end of each academic year, NIDA CEO Liz Hughes presents the CEO Awards for Excellence to celebrate the achievements of students who strongly represent NIDA community values. We would like to applaud all our students who go above and beyond when completing their coursework, collaborating on projects and putting on productions that demand countless hours of work and creativity, as well as the recipients of our 2025 Awards.
The recipients of the 2025 CEO’s Awards for Excellence are:
Excellence in Environmental Sustainability (NIDA Green Award)
- Oliver Gregg (Props & Effects)
- Karamea Gostt (Costume)
- Darcy Duncan (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
- Highly Commended: Chaii Ki Chapman (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
Excellence in Inclusion and Diversity
- Theo Clarke (Acting)
- Emilia Lilischkis (Costume)
- Highly Commended: Dani Rose (Make-up)
Excellence in Helping Others in Challenging Situations
- Nic Chong (Stage & Screen Performance)
- Brodie Chong (Stage & Screen Performance)
- Bea Doyle (Acting)
- Highly Commended: Liam Wallis (Directing) & Braydon Doyle (Acting)
2025 Jands Nomad Encouragement Prize
- Lila Browning (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
2025 Vectorworks Spotlight Technical Theatre and Stage Management Launch Award
- Poppy Townsend (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
2025 Laurie Cowled AM Placement Fellowship
- Jessica Marshall (Costume)
Keith Bain OAM Award for Movement
- Violeta Brau Mugica (Acting)