Rod Rookwood Award for Agriculture/Engineering Design - Donated by NQEA Pty Ltd
Selection criteria
The best paper in the current ASSCT Conference focusing on innovation and excellence in agricultural or factory design of sugar industry equipment.
Selection made by
The ASSCT President along with the Sectional Chairman.
Timing
Selection has to be done by the second day of Conference in order to allow time for engraving the presentation plaque and for advising the successful candidate.
Prize
An engraved plaque & $500.00, or as determined by the ASSCT Executive. This is an award made possible through a special donation by NQEA Pty Ltd. This award was previously donated by Rod’s late wife, Ms Rosemary Barker & the Barker Family, of Cairns. The award has been operating since 2003.
2024 bursary recipient: David Chung for the paper Cane railway track: inspection methodology and best practices. Authors: D Chung, J Jardine
2023 bursary recipient: Calvin Smith for the paper 24-32 tonne canefield locomotive design.
2022 bursary recipient: Hayden Graham
2021 bursary recipient: Kristen Nel