{"id":70,"date":"2024-11-22T03:09:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T03:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/news-and-stories\/alumni-recognition\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T22:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T22:31:01","slug":"alumni-recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/news-and-stories\/alumni-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-overline\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-365 size-cropped_wide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/DSC2162-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newington Medal and ONU Centennial Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many individuals and families have made outstanding contributions to the welfare and future of the College through their voluntary support and participation in college life during and often beyond their children&#8217;s schooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These contributions are acknowledged and supported through the Newington Medal and the Centennial Trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newington Medal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2006, the Newington Medal is the most prestigious award the College can bestow on a former student. It seeks to recognise Old Newingtonians whose contributions have made a significant difference to the quality of life of humanity, as well as to the College. Only one recipient is chosen each year, following nominations from among the community &#8211; with their achievements assessed against the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their contribution to their nominated field of endeavour;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extent of the benefit of their contribution to the wider community;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extent of the benefit of their contribution to the life and future of the College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By awarding the Newington Medal the College aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>acknowledge alumni who have sustained the College\u2019s vision through their post-school achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>encourage greater association by alumni in the life, values and history of the College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledge alumni who are exceptional role models for current students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medal Criteria, Nominations and Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11_Alumni_Newington-Citation_Info-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newington Medal Processes and Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/11_Alumni_Newington-Citation_Nomination-Form1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newington Medal Nomination Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like further information in relation to the Newington Medal, please contact the Community and Development Office&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:alumni@www.newington.nsw.edu.au\">alumni@www.newington.nsw.edu.au<\/a>&nbsp;or telephone (02) 9568 9374.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Newington-Medal-Recipients.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Past Recipients<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"slider slider-standard  alignfull \" id=\"slider-69dfc8ca92ffb\"\n\tdata-random=\"\"\n\tdata-delay=\"8000\">\n\t<div class=\"owl-carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/Newington_sandstone-columns-1920x770-1.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-title\">ONU Centennial Trust<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-text\">The Trust recognises Old Newingtonians who have excelled in their chosen field and who contribute in a meaningful way to the community.\n\nThe Trust awards $10-20k each year for up to four recipients to undertake further study or research. Applicants must have completed at least one year of Senior School at Newington College.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centennial Trust Criteria, Applications and Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1996, the Centennial Trust is a financial bursary to support further research or study in a chosen field. It is designed to reward those who have already made substantial achievements in their chosen field and for whom financial assistance will allow them to pursue further education and career advancement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to assessing candidates\u2019 academic results and performance, an independent selection panel also considers attributes considered necessary for a person to excel in the community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedication to Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breadth and Depth of Vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength of Character<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concern for National Progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity of Mind and Expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursuit of Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ONU-Centennial-Trust_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONU Centennial Trust Brochure for applicants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ONU-Centennial-Trust-Endowment-Information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONU Centennial Trust Information Memorandum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ONU-Centennial-Trust_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONU Centennial Trust Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like further information in relation to the ONU Centennial Trust, please contact the Alumni Office by email: <a href=\"mailto:alumni@www.newington.nsw.edu.au\">alumni@www.newington.nsw.edu.au<\/a>&nbsp;or telephone (02) 9568 9374.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ONU-Trust-Recipients.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Past Recipients<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newington Medal and ONU Centennial Trust Many individuals and families have made outstanding contributions to the welfare and future of the College through their voluntary support and participation in college life during and often beyond their children&#8217;s schooling. These contributions are acknowledged and supported through the Newington Medal and the Centennial Trust. Newington Medal Established [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":205,"parent":45,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-70","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/70","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/70\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":387,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/70\/revisions\/387"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/onu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}