The Territory's most outstanding international students, alumni and local employers have been named as finalists for the 2024 Study NT International Student Awards.
Minister for International Education, Migration and Population Robyn Cahill said the prestigious awards recognised their accomplishments and contributions to the Territory.
The awards also highlight local businesses support for international students and graduates by recognising those businesses who employ and mentor international students in the NT.
"Congratulations to the finalists of the 2024 International Student Awards. Over 70 nominations were received this year, highlighting the calibre of international students in our community," said Mrs Cahill.
"The Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate talented international students, alumni and local businesses that employ and mentor them.
"International students are an incredibly important part of the Territory's community, workforce, and the economy and we want to see international student numbers grow. A positive experience shared by students has ongoing impacts in attracting further students to the Territory."
Nominations were received from students and alumni from Alana Kaye College, Australian City International College, Canterbury Institute of Management, Charles Darwin University, Darwin City College, Haileybury Rendall School, International House Business College, and St John's Catholic College.
International students and alumni also nominated their employers who employed, mentored, and supported them. Nominated businesses spanned hospitality, information technology, education, community and disability services, and engineering.
The 2024 Study NT International Student Award finalists are:
Study NT International Student of the Year:
Mr Cong Do Le from Vietnam, studying at Charles Darwin University (CDU)Mr Deepak Chhetry from Nepal, studying at CDUMr Hriday Nayyar from India, studying at CDUMiss Nithya Romeshika Yamasinghe from Sri Lanka, studying at CDUMiss Ruobin Zhang from China, studying at CDU
Study NT International Alumni of the Year:
Miss Diana Sofia Morales Clavijo from Columbia, graduated from CDUMiss Erika Mae Lu from Philippines, Darwin High School and CDUMiss Eva Ignatious from India, graduated from CDUMr Hari Sharma from Nepal, graduated from International House Business College
Study NT International Student Volunteer of the Year:
Miss Billy Nafoyo Chepkemoi from Kenya, studying at CDUMr Birendra (Biren) Kunwar from Nepal, studying at CDUMr Maged ME Mohamed from Egypt, studying at CDUMiss Thi Thu (Tracy) Tran from Vietnam, graduated from CDU and currently studying with Australian College of Applied Professionals
Study NT International Student Employer of the Year:
Better n BeyondJMJ Disability ServicesNECNTEX
The winner of the Study NT International Student of the Year will take home a $2,000 cash prize, and the Study NT International Alumni of the Year and International Student Volunteer of the Year will each receive $1,000.
All category winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Parliament House on 14 November.
