Honor will receive $20,000 during her final year.

Miss Honor Moore completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in 2016, and then went on to study Veterinary Science with James Cook university. It was a dream she credited to growing up on a remote cattle station in QLD and seeing firsthand the value vets offered rural properties from a young age.

“Having grown up in southwest QLD, I understand the demand for vets in these isolated areas. I was always surrounded by animals, and I was drawn to being a vet from early on. I hope to bring what I’ve learnt back to these communities.” Said Miss Moore.

“Veterinary Science is a demanding degree. The final year placements are paramount in gaining experience and professional development in the rural areas I intend to work in eventually. But when you are travelling across the outback for placements several times a year, it is challenging financially. I am so grateful to have this support”.

Mr Coffey said “Honor has proven her dedication to the outback which is a crucial element of the E.J. Connellan Award. We are aware of the demand for rural and remote vets and we hope that in supporting Honor, she will continue contributing to supporting people in the outback.” 

The Award was established in 1988 by the Connellan Airways Trust in honour of founder, Northern Territory aviator and pastoralist pioneer Edward Connellan (known as E.J or Eddie). EJ was man of strong and passionate character, with special abilities attuned to trail blazing. He was a successful pastoralist and a visionary businessman and played a prominent role in Central Australian affairs.

The Connellan Airways Trust has been supporting outback people for forty years through a variety of grants and scholarships. The Connellan Airways Trust’s purpose is to enable the advancement of people in the Outback, with a focus on education and wellbeing. The Trust welcomes donations, which are tax deductible.