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Information Awareness Week

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Information Awareness Week unites industry practitioners across the globe. Notably, this event welcomes all professionals, irrespective of their association memberships, fostering a truly inclusive environment.

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Branch Meeting /

QLD Branch: New and Emerging Professionals Event

Thursday, 04 Jun 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Brisbane Students, recent graduates and new professionals! You are invited to a networking event to chat with records and archives professionals.  This evening is open to members and non-members. The more the merrier! PLEASE NOTE that this is a self funded event.  (Look out for the ASA flag on the table)
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A life in Archives: Honouring the legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ONLINE / PARKES Organised by the National Archives of Australia and presented by the Australian Society of Archivists, A Life in Archives: Honouring the Legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich recognises the outstanding career and contributions of Dr Peter Orlovich, a pioneering figure in Australian archival education and practice. Dr Orlovich established Australia’s first graduate training course for archivists at the University of New South Wales and made significant contributions to archival training, community archives, and local history throughout his career.
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SIG Meeting /

SA Independent School Archvies SIG Professional Development Event Term 2, 2026

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stonyfell Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives
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Archives & Manuscripts

Vol 52 No 1 (2024)
Special Issue: Research and Practice
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Margaret Jennings Awards for Academic Achievement

This annual award was instituted in 1989 as the ASA's Award for students completing an ASA accredited course in archives administration in the previous year.

Margaret Jennings Award

Established in 1989, this annual award originally recognised students who had completed a diploma course in archives administration in the preceding year.

In 1997 it was renamed the Margaret Jennings Award to honour Margaret Jennings, former Records Manager at the University of Melbourne, and a founding member and past President of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA). She was a dedicated advocate for graduate programs serving records managers and archivists.

The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement during study in an ASA accredited tertiary course.

Recipients receive:

  • $310 in prize money
  • A 12-month membership
  • A certificate of achievement
  • An invitation to submit a personal article for the Society's newsletter

Previous Winners

  • 2024 - Tze-Chiang Lim, Curtin University

  • 2024 - Tessa Morris, University of South Australia

  • 2024 - Robyn Peterson, Charles Sturt University

  • 2024 - Stephen King, Charles Sturt University

  • 2023 - Anna O'Connor, Curtin University

  • 2023 - Meagan Simpson, University of South Australia

  • 2023 - Amanda Wallen, Charles Sturt University

  • 2023 - Jack Ennis Butler, Charles Sturt University

  • 2022 - Amelia Owers, Curtin University

  • 2022 - Lynne Barwick, Charles Sturt University

  • 2022 - Madeleine Beer, Monash University

  • 2022 - Janine Cowen, Charles Sturt University

  • 2021 - Crispian Winsor, Charles Sturt University

  • 2021 - Sharon Brady, Charles Sturt University

  • 2021 - Meagan Simpson, University of South Australia

  • 2021 - Li Lian Ang, Monash University

  • 2021 - Chelsea Parker, Curtin University

  • 2020 - Lauren Harper, Monash University

  • 2020 - Elizabeth Hughes, Curtin University

  • 2020 - Dr Anthea Skinner, University of South Australia

  • 2020 - Emily Marsh, Charles Sturt University

  • 2020 - Jennifer Luethi, Charles Sturt University

  • 2019 - Shivaun Tijou, Curtin University

  • 2019 - Renata Ware, University of South Australia

  • 2019 - Kara Williams, Charles Sturt University

  • 2018 - Catherine Esser, University of South Australia

  • 2018 - James Hill, Monash University

  • 2018 - Benjamin Thomson, Curtin University

  • 2018 - Kerrie Peterson, Charles Sturt University

  • 2017 - Mark Koerber, University of South Australia

  • 2017 - Zoe Hatzopoulos, Edith Cowan University

  • 2017 - Kathryn Lawry, Charles Sturt University

  • 2016 - Vanessa Da Silva, Edith Cowan University

  • 2016 - Colleen Sippo, Charles Sturt University

  • 2015 - Brenda Macdougall, Edith Cowan University

  • 2015 - Narelle Leonard, Charles Sturt University

  • 2014 - Wilson Bambrick, Curtin University

  • 2014 - Viviane Hessami, Monash University

  • 2014 - Maureen McAuley, Edith Cowan University

  • 2014 - Naomi Newton, Charles Sturt University

  • 2013 - Gregory Rolan, Monash University

  • 2013 - Terry Jolliffe, Edith Cowan University

  • 2012 - Ailie Smith, Monash University

  • 2012 - Louise Curham, Edith Cowan University

  • 2012 - Melina Davey, Curtin University

  • 2011 - Rachel Bavich

  • 2011 - Opeta Alefaio, Monash University

  • 2011 - Sonia Sherman, Edith Cowan University

  • 2010 - Jane Ratcliff, Edith Cowan University

  • 2010 - Hugh Kopsen, Curtin University

  • 2009 - Stephanie Dupre, Monash University

  • 2009 - Susan Dimitriadis, Edith Cowan University

  • 2009 - Sheryl Wilson, Curtin University of Technology

  • 2008 - Janet Prowse, Monash University

  • 2008 - Jyoti Shankar, Edith Cowan University

  • 2008 - Tracey Hawkins, Curtin University of Technology

  • 2007 - Rebecca French, Monash University

  • 2007 - Sr Theresa Elliott, Edith Cowan University

  • 2007 - Julie Phillip, Curtin University of Technology

  • 2006 - Katherine Gallen, Monash University

  • 2006 - Br Brian Davis, Edith Cowan University

  • 2005 - Loretta Hempsall, Edith Cowan University

  • 2004 - Gordon McIntyre, Edith Cowan University

  • 2003 - Michaela Ann Brown, Monash University

  • 2003 - Julia Mant, Edith Cowan University

  • 2002 - Anna Lovang, Monash University

  • 2002 - Rosemary O’Shea, RMIT University

  • 2002 - Katie Bird, Edith Cowan University

  • 2001 - Suzanne Thomas, Monash University

  • 2001 - Br John O'Halloran, RMIT University

  • 2001 - Gregory Tostevin, Edith Cowan University

  • 2000 - Evelyn Uyloan, University of New South Wales

  • 2000 - Jennifer Evans, Edith Cowan University

  • 2000 - Jeremy Cauchi, Monash University

  • 2000 - Elissa Sadgrove, RMIT University

  • 1999 - Nathalen Serpette, University of New South Wales

  • 1999 - Roy Watkins, Edith Cowan University

  • 1999 - Ricky Tuck, RMIT University

  • 1998 - Susan Lloyd, University of New South Wales

  • 1998 - Catherine Nolan, RMIT University

  • 1998 - Brenda Le Grand, Monash University

  • 1998 - Patricia Jackson, Edith Cowan University

  • 1997 - Maie-Ann Barrow, University of New South Wales

  • 1997 - Kristen Potts, RMIT University

  • 1997 - Rachel U’Ren, Monash University

  • 1997 - Monique Jose, Edith Cowan University

  • 1996 - Janet Lau, University of New South Wales

  • 1996 - Helen Morgan, RMIT University

  • 1996 - Lisa Coxhell, Monash University

  • 1995 - Janet Butcher, University of New South Wales

  • 1995 - Barbara Cytowicz, RMIT University

  • 1995 - Wiley Lewis, Monash University

  • 1995 - Lynette Johnson, Edith Cowan University

  • 1994 - Patrick O’Neill, University of New South Wales

  • 1994 - May Van Olphen, University of Melbourne

  • 1994 - Jennie Koernig, Monash University

  • 1993 - Joanne Burgess, University of New South Wales

  • 1993 - Fay Anderson, University of Melbourne

  • 1993 - John Enterkin, Monash University

  • 1992 - Leigh Duncan, University of New South Wales

  • 1992 - Patricia McGregor, University of Melbourne

  • 1992 - Alison McNulty, Monash University

  • 1991 - Meredith Tyler, University of New South Wales

  • 1991 - Noelene Hitchon, University of Melbourne

  • 1991 - Kim Newey, Monash University

  • 1990 - Vanessa Goodhew, University of New South Wales

  • 1990 - Garth Crockford, University of Melbourne

  • 1990 - Winnie Pang, Monash University

  • 1989 - Susan Skudder, University of New South Wales

  • 1989 - Philip Reynolds, University of Melbourne

  • 1988 - Jan Brazier, University of New South Wales

  • 1988 - Livia Iacovino, University of Melbourne

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