On Tuesday night I had the honour of joining Aakash at Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellors Professional Excellency Program Inaugural Dinner.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Academic and International Excellence Scholarships are awarded to Australian and International students whose exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievements truly sets them apart.

Aakash was one of three inaugural scholars honoured on the night and it was a privilege for me to represent JBS as one of the inaugural employers involved in the program.

To be part of the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program, the scholars are required to participate in academic mentoring, career and personal development coaching, as well as challenges focused on providing them with professional and personal awareness and growth.  Not to mention that they have to achieve an extremely high level of academic performance.

Well done Aakash on your achievement, you are a great asset to the JBS team!