Nominate a student for a Sonia Walkom Memorial Award

Nominations are now open for the Sonia Walkom Memorial Award. The award recognises the dedication of a student enrolled in Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) at TAFE NSW Newcastle, TAFE Cessnock, TAFE NSW Maitland, or TAFE Digital.

The Sonia Walkom Memorial Award honours students who demonstrate exceptional attendance, self-discipline, and a strong interest in the real estate sector. These students show dedication to their studies and exhibit professionalism. This recognition has the potential to enhance their overall well-being, increase confidence, improve academic performance, and positively influence their future career prospects.

In 2015, Scott Walkom and the team at Walkom Real Estate established the Sonia Walkom Memorial Award in partnership with the Hunter TAFE Foundation. They wanted to honour Sonia and her enthusiasm for continuous learning throughout her successful career.

Nominations for the Sonia Walkom Memorial Award close at 5 pm (AEDT) Friday 4 April 2025.

To be nominated for a Sonia Walkom Memorial Award, the student must:

• be enrolled in the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) at TAFE NSW Newcastle, TAFE Cessnock, TAFE Maitland, or TAFE Digital
• live in the Newcastle or Hunter local government areas
• be motivated to work in the real estate sector
• demonstrate commitment to their study and career goals. You can provide evidence of this by listing achievements or identifying their skills and strengths
• be a good student and represent TAFE NSW and the Hunter TAFE Foundation well. You can provide evidence of this by sharing positive grades and attendance records, character traits, or values
• not have received a scholarship from the Hunter TAFE Foundation for one year before 4 April 2025.

For more details, check out the Sonia Walkom Memorial Award Terms and conditions.

Have a question about the award? Email us at scholarships@tafensw.edu.au.

Please remember that TAFE NSW offers multiple support services to students, including free counselling services. We understand that sharing your personal or financial circumstances may be emotionally challenging, so please don’t hesitate to access these services if you need support.

You can arrange an appointment with a counsellor by phoning 131 601 and selecting option five, then option 2. You can also use this option to access disability services or referral to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student support services.

Learn more about the resources available to you on the Student Services homepage.

Every year TAFE NSW awards hundreds of scholarships. To find the one that's right for you, go to the TAFE NSW Scholarships homepage.