Member News

FIRST FEMALE EMERITUS MEMBER

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.

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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• Graeme Preston

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.

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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YEARS YEARS

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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

Celebrating 25 years’ membership: Ross McPherson. Ross was featured in the December issue of Engineering for Public Works.

Celebrating 15 years’ membership: Grayden Curry. Celebrating 20 years’ membership: Allan Hull and Darren Shepherd.

Celebrating 10 years membership: Larry Griffiths and Stephen Hegedus.

5-Year Membership Milestones Pictured L to R: Raad Jarjees (SEQ Branch President), Richard Holliday, Lee Busby, Mark Atkinson, Scott Bowden, Richard Hancock.

MORNING TEA WITH GIL

We were pleased to welcome Gil Holmes, IPWEAQ’s seventh President (1984 – 1986) and founding member to IPWEAQ’s new facilities at Eagle Farm in February. Gil and his wife, Marilyn joined us for morning tea to inspect the training room, Holmes, named in his honour.