In honour of the late Terry Effeney (one of the Australian energy industry’s greatest contributors), API along with The Effeney Family, Ergon Energy & Energex (as part of the Energy Queensland Group), have created the T.J Effeney Award.
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This Award was created to support one of Terry's great passions which were to support the next generation of power sector workforce professionals.
About the TJ Effeney Award
For power-curious and power-passionate undergraduates
The TJ Effeney award brings together a national group of over 20 students from across Australia, to attend the national conferences - ENA and EECON, including an afternoon of activities with the API and its member organisations.
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Successful recipients of the award will receive flights, accommodation and registration, as well as a number of activities arranged by the API.
The TJ Effeney award is for students seeking a career path in power, it is an opportunity to grow their knowledge and expand their industry network.​​
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This award would not be possible without Energy Queensland (Ergon Energy and Energex) and the Effeney family. We thank you for your continuous support.​
"Attending EECON 2024 was a valuable opportunity to deepen my understanding of Australia's evolving energy landscape. The 2-day conference offered unique insights into the challenges and innovations shaping the energy sector across the country. From technical advancements to personal growth, the conference provided me with a broader view of the industry and a clearer vision of my future career."
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- Amelie Blomme, 2024 TJ Effeney Awardee
Learn more about the TJ Effeney Award
Form nation-wide connections and gain valuable industry insights
2023 REPORT
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Most recently, the API brought together Bursary recipients and individuals interested in a career in power from across Australia for the third time. Participants had the opportunity to attend the Electric Energy Society of Australia EECON Conference and connect with industry professionals. As you can read in their feedback below, it was a truly meaningful and impactful experience for them and we saw genuine excitement about their future careers in the power sector, thanks to the knowledge, exposure and connections created through the conference.
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You can read the 2023 TJ Effeney Report here.
2022 REPORT
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For the second time, we brought together a group of API Bursary students and power interested students from across Australia to attend the Electric Energy Society of Australia EECON conference. As you can read in their feedback below, it was a truly meaningful and impactful experience for them and we saw genuine excitement about their future careers in the power sector, thanks to the knowledge, exposure and connections created through the conference.
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You can read the 2022 TJ Effeney Report here.
2021 REPORT
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This was the first time that we have brought together a group of API Bursary students from across Australia, and for many of the students it was their first time attending a professional conference. As you can read in their feedback below, it was a truly meaningful and impactful experience for them and we saw genuine excitement about their future careers in the power sector, thanks to the knowledge, exposure and connections created through the conference.
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You can read the 2021 TJ Effeney Report here.
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"I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such an inspiring experience. From flying to Sydney to visiting TransGrid's underground substation, to meeting other students, alumni, and API members over dinner, and attending EECON, it’s been a whirlwind few days that have left me full of ideas and enthusiasm for what lies ahead."
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- Alex Arellano, 2024 TJ Effeney Awardee
Hear from previous TJ Effeney Awardees
Learn more about Awardees' learning experience, insights, and key takeaways
2019 RECIPIENT - LACHLAN MCKENNA
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Although Lachlan has been faced with many challenges relating to COVID-19, he has graciously and efficiently adjusted his plans in order to allow him to continue his learning experience. Lachlan learnt all about the marine energy sector with Irish renewables developer DP Energy while in the United Kingdom and, then returned to Australia to work remotely during the 2020 lockdowns.
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You can read Lachlan's TJ Effeney Report here and see what he learnt during his time overseas.
2018 RECIPIENT - JACK BRYANT
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Based on a very strong proposal, the selection committee was very impressed and came to a unanimous decision to grant the 2018 Award to Mr. Jack Bryant. Jack conducted work alongside a Vennema Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan (USA) while undertaking short-term placements within the local industry. This allowed him to further develop a broad range of professional and personal skills/qualities over a 16-week period.
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You can read Jack's TJ Effeney Report here.
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