Rae Keam Awards 2023
Published on 20 December 2023
Every year, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents the Rae Keam scholarship and award to a year 12 student at each of the Shire’s Secondary Colleges (Nhill, Rainbow & Dimboola). The award provides a monetary award of $500 each.
Rae Keam was Shire Engineer for the Shire of Dimboola from 1955-1979. He was born and raised locally and was well respected in his role with Council. After his death, his wife would travel to each school presenting this award to students that demonstrated academic merit together with well-rounded citizenship qualities. This criterion has evolved over time as schools have gained further sponsorships, scholarships and awards from other sources. It is still held in very high regard at each school.
Rainbow P-12 College held their awards ceremony night on Tuesday 12 December 2023. Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Brett Ireland, attended this ceremony and presented a Rainbow 2023 Rae Keam Award and a $250 scholarship to two recipients, Holly Doxey and Clarissa Bigham.
Nhill College also held their awards ceremony on Tuesday 12 December 2023 and at this ceremony, Deputy Mayor, Cr Wendy Bywaters presented the Nhill 2023 Rae Keam Award and a $500 scholarship to Caleb Zanker.
Dimboola Memorial Secondary College held their awards ceremony on Monday 18 December 2023, and again, Mayor Ireland presented the Dimboola 2023 Rae Keam Award and a $500 scholarship to Meleah Ylstra.
Hindmarsh Shire Mayor, Cr Brett Ireland said, “It’s been a great pleasure to be able to present Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Rae Keam Awards and scholarships to worthy recipients again this year on behalf of Council.”
Cr Brett Ireland continued “Congratulations to the successful 2023 Rae Keam Award recipients, Holly Doxey, Clarissa Bigham, Caleb Zanker and Meleah Ylstra.”
“Hindmarsh Shire is proud to continue supporting educational pursuits right throughout our shire and anticipate this award to continue well into the future.”
“I would also like to congratulate every student who has graduated, as well as the students who were successful for various awards and scholarships on the night. On behalf of Council, I wish you all the best on your future endeavours.”
Monica Revell
Acting Chief Executive Officer