To recognise the contribution of Rod McGee to Australian public works engineering and durability, the Board of the College of Civil Engineers, Engineers Australia created the Rod McGee Medal.
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The Medal recognises and encourages engineering students to engage in career opportunities in public works engineering. One award will be offered each year to undergraduate students in their final year Civil Engineering.
The applicant for this award must submit two typed A4 pages in 12pt font:
The winner of the Rod McGee medal will receive an engraved medallion, $2000 and a certificate conferred by Engineers Australia and be presented at an appropriate event.
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Short statement on winning this award:
I am so honoured to be the 2021 recipient of the Engineers Australia Rod McGee medal. This process allowed me to learn about Dr Rod McGee, one of the great engineers of our time, and the impact he made on the industry. It also encouraged me to reflect on the potential impact of my own career and how I can best help society through engineering. To be the recipient of such a prestigious award makes me very proud and inspires me to go out and make a difference.