Awarded since 2000
Charles Harper Prize
The Charles Harper Prize was established in 2000 to recognise MBA students who make an outstanding contribution to the UWA MBA program. The Prize serves as a lasting tribute to Charles Harper, a respected barrister who championed the introduction of the UWA MBA program.
Nominate a student
Charles Harper
The man behind the prize
A champion of management education
Charles Harper was a respected barrister who followed in the entrepreneurial footsteps of his grandfather and great-grandfather. A committee member of the UWA Convocation, he believed that a university striving for excellence should offer an MBA and championed the introduction of the UWA MBA program.
While Harper's UWA legacy is significant, he also left a lasting impact on the West Australian legal, business, music and sporting communities. He served as Treasurer of the WA Bar Association and was president of the WA Institute of Business Administration for ten years, writing its first constitution.
Harper was an active member of the University Choral Society and held presidencies across the WA Hockey Association, the WA Sports Federation, the Australian Hockey Association and the Suburban Hockey Club. He received the Australian Hockey Association's Award of Merit shortly before passing away at just 42.
Assessment criteria
What the committee looks for
The prize goes to the student judged to have made the greatest overall contribution to the program.
Stature of the degree
Enhancement of the stature and public image of the UWA MBA degree.
Academic contribution
Improvement of the academic relevance and excellence of the MBA program.
Community spirit
Promotion of positive and productive staff and student relationships and a strong sense of community.
Leadership
Leadership and respect within the student body.
Who can be nominated
Candidates must:
- be enrolled in or recently graduated from the UWA MBA program and have not failed a unit in the course
- have demonstrated a significant contribution to the UWA MBA program
How candidates are identified
Each year, the GMA invites the UWA MBA community to identify eligible candidates for consideration against the published assessment criteria.
To submit a nomination, complete the short form below, outlining how the candidate meets the criteria. Candidates cannot self-nominate.
When it is presented
The Charles Harper Prize is presented each year by a representative of the Harper family at the GMA Annual Black Tie. The winner receives a trophy and $500 cash.
Selection committee
- Directors, UWA MBA Program
- President, Graduate Management Association of UWA
Honour roll
Every recipient since 2000
Paige Maloney
2025
Marco De Bona
2024
Nanette & Nick Trask
2023
Kate Verkuylen
2022
Jin Ou
2021
Phuong Nguyen
2020
Josh Conner
2019
David Warby & Bindi Shah
2018
Aine Healy-Carter
2017
Tarik Voirin
2016
Conrad Pires, Tomy Hwang & Peter Dyett
2015
Hossein Sedaghat
2014
Teck Lim & Jenny Gamble
2013
Graham Harmsworth
2012
Arthur Hiemstra
2011
Tracey Deveugle-Frink
2010
Sean Webb
2007
Patrick Breuer
2006
Jo Pownall
2005
Bourby Webster
2006
Zoe Kristall
2005
Norm Roberts
2004
Katherina Bte Juma'at
2003
Jonathan Trautman
2002
Tracy Tayl
2001
Know someone deserving?
Nominations are open to anyone who wants to recognise an outstanding MBA student.