MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to Seren McKenzie on her appointment as the first female Emeritus member! Seren has made major contributions to the Institute and has served the community for over 20 years across a wide range of areas. She was the President from 2017-2019 and has held roles as the SWQ Branch President. IPWEAQ Vice President for four years. She has also been an instrumental member of many working groups and committees.
FIRST FEMALE EMERITUS MEMBER
Seren holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours Environmental Science), Masters Engineering Technology (Environmental) and is due to complete her Masters of Business Administration this year. Emeritus membership is the highest grade bestowed on any member.
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES APRIL – JUNE 2021
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YE ARS ARS YE • Daniel Johnstone
• Graeme Preston
• John Keays • Kevin Flanagan YE YE ARS ARS Eckard • Lawrence
Congratulations to Graeme Preston for reaching 35 years membership this year. After over 60 years working in local government, Graeme says “I love what I do, that’s why I’m still doing it. It’s challenging, interesting and I love mentoring young people.” Read more about Graeme in the March 2018 issue of Engineering for Public Works. Thank you, Graeme, for your many years of service and contribution to our sector.
• Andrew Fulton
YE YE ARS ARS SEQ Branch President, Raad Jarjees (left) presenting Graeme with his 35-year member milestone gift at the 2021 SEQ branch conference in Caloundra.
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• Mark Ryan
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• John Creagan • Craig Eldridge • Richard Holliday • Barry Omundson • Phuong Nguyen • Tom Jamieson • Stacey Marshman • Jason Cook • Shalika Low • Lee Goldsmith • Blake Slaven • Leon Surawski
• Ross Guppy
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ENGINEERING FOR PUBLIC WORKS | MARCH 2021
