The IYPF congratulates Cheryl Paten on being awarded Australian Young Engineer of the Year 2005!

Cheryl, a member of The Natural Edge Project (TNEP) team, was a key figure in the convening of the first International Young Professionals Summit 2001 and the formation of the IYPF. She has been a fantastic support and is truly an exceptional young professional.

The following excerpt from a TNEP e-mail gives some additional information:

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Cheryl joined TNEP formally in 2003 after working in a volunteer capacity. She brought with her energy and wisdom that has strengthened the project over the last two years. We believe Cheryl is a great ambassador to Young Engineers - Her commitment to her work and colleagues is unwavering and we are very grateful to have her on our team.

Cheryl was recognised for graduating from environmental engineering from Griffith University with a University Medal, four years in an international consulting engineering firm (Arup), eight months on contracts to the Queensland public service (Main Roads and the EPA), and her current collaborative role as Education Coordinator for TNEP and lecturer at Griffith University. She has worked on the Engineering Sustainable Solutions Program, is the TNEP representative on the International Advisory Board for the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, and is currently working on a PhD to further embed sustainability principles and practices into engineering education. Cheryl’s research has been developed to feed into TNEP education priorities, focusing on the current level of sustainability education within engineering undergraduate degrees, and opportunities to significantly improve the national 'benchmark'.

Cheryl accepted her award on behalf of TNEP and thanked our mentors for their continued support. She also thanked her family, colleagues and friends for their patience with her passion and enthusiasm for making a positive difference!

http://www.naturaledgeproject.net/2005YoungEngineeroftheYear_CherylPaten.aspx