This Award that attracts over 250 people from the racing industry and our member enthusiasts, is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the great contribution of the Australian Irish people to the racing industry.
Morgan Jageurs was a founding member of the Celtic Club and President (1892—93 &1918-1919). He was a fine orator and writer , especially on Irish history , art and culture and he headed and personally sustained virtually all Irish organisations in Melbourne during his active lifetime (Patrick O’Farrell).
Dr Michael O’Sullivan was the distinguished founder of the Club. This award, which the CHC started in the year 2000, is decided upon by the Celtic Club Committee and awarded to the person whom the Committee thinks has performed the most distinguished service to the Club during the past year.
The Celtic Club, through the Cultural Heritage Committee, present a University Undergraduate Irish History Award of $200 Prize to the student winner at La Trobe University, University of Melbourne and Victoria University
La Trobe University
For the student who writes the best essay on the subject History of Ireland.
Starting in 2004, the winners have been:
The subject has been temporarily discontinued.
University of Melbourne
For the student who writes the best essay on the subject Ireland Down Under.
Starting in 2010 the winners have been:
The Chair of Irish Studies Professor Elizabeth Malcolm retired. A new Chair has recently been appointed.
Victoria University
For the highest overall mark in the Irish History subject - from the 18th century to the 1990s including a section on the Irish in Australia. Students complete several assessment pieces including a research essay and a group project on the history of the Irish in Melbourne.
Starting in 2013 the winners have been:
