Kenneth Waters Herodotean Prize (Rule 130)
Mr KH Waters was a respected member of the Department of Classics of the University of Tasmania from 1947 until his retirement in 1977
On his retirement, he established the Herodotean Prize for the purpose of encouraging the study of classics and in particular Greek historiography. He gave the University the sum of $500 to be used to endow the prize. At the time, the University Council approved rules (1) and (2) below for the annual prize.
In 2011, Mr Waters provided an additional $7,200 to augment the capital of the prize and the prize was renamed to reflect his generosity.
Academic Senate has agreed to accept this gift and these amendments to the original rules.
Rules
- The aforesaid sum, together with any accumulations of income from time to time added thereto, shall form the endowment of a prize to be called The Herodotean Prize.
- The prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has shown the greatest proficiency in the classical historiography unit of the second or third year Ancient Civilisations courses and who:
[i] has not previously presented for examination in that unit; and
[ii] has obtained at least pass with Distinction in that unit. - From 2011 the prize will be renamed the Kenneth Waters Herodotean Prize.
- The annual value of the award will be at least $250.
Made by Academic Senate on 15 April 2011