Dr. Humpress Harrington, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences with the high achievers Oliver Herman Wemea (Diploma of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, Medicine & Health Science) Becky Charles Diploma of Nutrition and Dietics and Junior Berry, Diploma of Pharmacy Technology
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Thursday proudly hosted the 2025 Academic High Achievers Awards Ceremony, celebrating the exceptional performance of 14 top students drawn from each of the universityโs five faculties.
This annual event recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and dedication to their studies.
The highlight of the ceremony was Mr. Junior Berry, a Diploma of Pharmacy Technology student from the Faculty of Nursing, Medical and Health Science (FNMHS), who secured the highest overall GPA of 4.69. Mr. Berry was awarded both the faculty prize and the prestigious Vice Chancellorโs overall award.
Other award recipients included:
- Faculty of Nursing, Medical and Health Science (FNMHS):
Oliver Herman Wemea โ Diploma in Public Health (GPA 4.49)
Beck Charles โ Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (GPA 4.42) - Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH):
Lilac Apusae โ Diploma of Teaching (Primary) (GPA 4.38)
Raymond Oritarea โ Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) โ Social Studies (GPA 4.37) - Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (FAFF):
Mark Pitaboe โ Bachelor of Science in Tropical Agriculture (GPA 4.59)
Vigopala Fetky Zale โ Certificate in Tropical Forestry (GPA 4.34) - Faculty of Business and Tourism Studies (FBTS):
Tinnonile Barney Devesi โ Bachelor of Business in Entrepreneurship (GPA 4.50)
Elton Bosamete โ Bachelor of Hospitality, Business & Event Management (GPA 4.38) - Faculty of Science and Technology (FST):
Uakeia Takui โ Diploma of Construction Management (GPA 4.38)
Lesly Unamani โ Diploma of Civil Engineering (Road Construction) (GPA 4.36)
Desmond Mamata โ Certificate IV in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (High Distinction)
Anita Airahui โ Certificate IV in Electrical Technology (High Distinction)
Ileen Kutikolo โ Certificate IV in Plumbing Services (High Distinction)
The awards ceremony was attended by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. William Parairato, together with the Deans of each faculty, who joined in congratulating the students for their hard work and excellence.
Dr. Parairato commended the awardees for their remarkable achievements and encouraged all students to continue striving for academic excellence.
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