Outstanding students from the University of Southern Queensland’s (UniSQ) Residential Colleges were recognised at the 2026 Residential Colleges Awards on 13 March, celebrating achievements in academic excellence, research, leadership, and community contribution.
Held at the UniSQ Toowoomba campus, the event acknowledged residents of McGregor College, Concannon College, and Steele Rudd College.
The annual awards highlight students who excel in their studies while also contributing to the strong academic and community culture across UniSQ’s Residential Colleges.
Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award
Charlotte Crellin, Bayer Davies, Tanner Davies, Mark Charlie Caluya
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar Award
Amelia Wilson, Ayman Isam, Brooke Garwell
Academic Achievement Award
Matthew Geissler, Ella Cislowski, Brodi Barnes, Isabelle Twidale, Allie Parsons, Sunny Dixit, Emma Day, Sarah Downes, Ewan Willett, Xander Macaulay, Tonabias Nangunduo, Samuel Reynolds, Kya Hoang Novak, Amaea Petera
Academic Advancement Award
Yuheng Zhong, David Cavanagh, Antony Sojan, Jewel Joseph Chacko, Sean Mudimu
Research Excellence Award
Imesha Samarathunga
Research Excellence Award – Highly Commended
Basil Paul
Community Leadership Award
McGregor College: Mackenzie Mitchell; Concannon College: Benjamin Hope; Steele Rudd College: Richelle Lal
Learn more about UniSQ’s Residential Colleges.
