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The Avenue of Excellence

The Tintern Grammar Avenue of Excellence formally celebrates and honours the outstanding achievements and contributions of exceptional alumni who have excelled in their chosen field and made a significant impact on their profession, industry, community, or society.

The Avenue of Excellence showcases alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at a national or international level and whose accomplishments inspire current and future generations of Tintern Grammar students.

Inductees represent a diverse range of fields and pursuits, demonstrating that excellence can be achieved through leadership, innovation, service, creativity, determination, and dedication. Previous inductees include Helen Reddy, Scotty James, Penelope Thwaites AM and most recently Kate Jenkins AO, Class of 1985.

Areas of Recognition

Nominations are considered in the following categories:

  • Arts
  • Commerce and Industry
  • Community or Public Service
  • Sciences
  • Sport

These categories reflect the many ways in which Tintern alumni contribute to and shape the world around them.

Selection Criteria

The nominee must be a past student of Tintern (including Tintern Girls’ Grammar School, Southwood Boys’ School and other variations of the school’s name).  

A nominee may be nominated for more than one category.  

Nominees should have attained a level of excellence that is recognised as outstanding within their profession, industry or field of endeavour, demonstrating exceptional achievement and making a significant contribution to their community or discipline. 

Nominations must be made by a fellow Alumni, peer, community member, or current or former member of staff. Self-nominations are not eligible for consideration. 

Only nominations on the approved nomination form will be considered.  

Please view the full Procedure for Inclusion here.

Nominate an Alum

Do you know a Tintern Grammar alum whose achievements deserve recognition?

We welcome nominations from alumni, staff, students, families, colleagues, and members of the wider community.

Please complete the nomination form below and provide as much information and supporting evidence as possible. Detailed nominations assist the Selection Committee in evaluating each candidate fairly and thoroughly.

Avenue of Excellence Nomination Form

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • (500-1000 words recommended)* Including achievements, contributions, impact, leadership, and any recognition they have received.
  • (2000 characters maximum)* How has the nominee positively impacted the wider community, profession, industry, or society?
  • Please upload any supporting documentation below. If you prefer, supporting evidence may also be submitted by email or post. Email: communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au Post: Bridgette Fleming Community & Alumni Manager Tintern Grammar PO Box 26 Ringwood East VIC 3135
  • Max. file size: 256 MB.

Avenue of Excellence inductees

Kate Jenkins AO

Class of 1985

Champion of Equal Rights and Transformational Leader

Helen Reddy

Class of 1958

Grammy Award Winning Artist

Cr Kate Redwood AM

Class of 1966

Community Service Advocate

Cheryl Batagol PSM

Class of 1970

Environmental and Sustainability Leader

Janine Kirk AM

Class of 1970

Business, Education, Health and Community Leader

Professor Emeritus Charlotte Morrison Anderson AM

Class of 1932 (1915 – 2002)

Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Louise Hearman

Class of 1981

Archibald Prize Winner

Scotty James

Class of 2013

World Champion Snowboarder

Professor Emeritus Helen Quinn AO

Class of 1959

Acclaimed Physicist

Professor Melissa Southey

Class of 1984

Molecular Geneticist

Penelope Thwaites AM

Class of 1960

Concert Pianist and Composer

Kathy Watt OAM

Class of 1982

Olympic Champion Cyclist

Mavis June Robertson AM

 Class of 1946  (1930-2015)

Superannuation Leader and Social Justice Campaigner

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