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CQUNIVERSITY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AWARDS

Our CQUniversity Digital Technologies Awards Sponsors

Hosted by the Business Liaison Association (BLA) in partnership with local schools and community stakeholders in Cairns, North Queensland. 

The Business Liaison Association extends its sincere appreciation to Central Queensland University (CQU) for their valued sponsorship of the CQUniversity Digital Technologies Awards.

Through their ongoing support, we continue to strengthen pathways between education, training, and employment, empowering the next generation of students and future professionals across Far North Queensland.

 

Overview

The CQUniversity Digital Technologies Awards recognise and reward innovation, creativity, and technical skill in Digital Technologies among secondary students across Far North Queensland.

This initiative supports students in Years 9–12 who are exploring future pathways in technology-related fields, both through curriculum-based and independent projects.

Open to all secondary students, the competition provides a platform for developers, designers, and digital creators to showcase their work to educators, industry professionals, and the broader community.

 

Conditions of Entry

  • Students must be enrolled in Digital Technologies-related subjects
    in Years 9–12.
  • Each student may submit one entry only.
  • There is no limit to the number of entries per school.
  • Projects may be completed as part of school coursework or as independent/ extracurricular study.
  • All entries must be the original work of the student.

 

Prize & Bursaries

Senior Category (Years 11–12)

First Place                        $350

Runner Up                        $250

Encouragement Award     $200

 

Junior Category (Years 9–10)

First Place                        $350

Runner Up                        $250

Encouragement Award     $200

Please note: Final prize amounts may vary from those listed above, depending on sponsorship contributions and the number of applicants.

 

Closing Date: Friday 31st July, 2026


Downloads

1. CQUniversity Digital Technologies Awards.pdf


For more details, please contact the coordinator shown below:

Coordinator: Jon Roberts

Email: JRoberts@tas.qld.edu.au

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