Victor Chang science award for Jaimee

A talented Dubbo College academic and sportswoman has been presented with a prestigious Victor Chang Science Award for outstanding achievement, during a ceremony at Senior Campus.

Jaimee Nixon, who is the 2019 Senior Campus sports captain, was nominated for the award by science head teacher James Eddy.

The Year 12 student is studying biology and chemistry and is currently placed first in both subjects, as well as PDHPE.

In her citation for the award, written by Mr Eddy, Jaimee is described as a “very intelligent and highly motivated science student”.

“She is dedicated to her studies in chemistry and biology, is aspirational and exercises initiative,” he said.

“She attended the Women in Science Symposium and has earned a position at the National Youth Science Forum at the Australian National University in January.

“Jaimee works well with people and volunteered as a leader at the 2018 Science and Engineering Challenge.