Dr Patel, who trained as a GP in the NT, has been recognised for going above and beyond his usual duties to support students undertaking clinical placements, mentoring them as they prepare for careers in healthcare.
Out of 211 winners, 68 were Best in Show, 86 Gold, and 57 Silver awardees, with 41 wines, 24 spirits, two sakes, and one mead taking home the top honours.
Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award recognises a young individual or group making a significant positive difference through impactful volunteer work or community projects.
This is reinforced by the Booker Prize website, which highlights the previous winner (Kiran Desai) and two previously shortlisted authors (Andrew Miller and David Szalay) on the list, while noting that all six authors have long-established literary careers.
Vikash Kumar and Sarthak Mittal's study, conducted with 149 first-year SNU students, found that shoe odour is a common problem in India, exacerbated by heat, humidity, and lack of proper ventilation.
Iqbal, who grows watermelon, cucumber, pumpkin, maize, cabbage, and dhania, dedicated the award to the memory of his late father, crediting him as the inspiration behind his farming journey.
Sanjay Sharma, founder of the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) and the Yerrabi District Cricket Club (YDCC), has spent more than a decade building community through sport.
Eureka Prizes showcase the nation’s best in research, innovation, leadership and science engagement, raising the profile of discoveries that deliver practical solutions to global challenges.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
