API Power UP Video Challenge 2025: Winners, Finalists, and More!
- Cameron McMurtrie
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
The Australian Power Institute's (API) 2025 Power UP Video Challenge has successfully concluded, showcasing the remarkable experiences and insights of students who undertook summer placements with API member organizations. This annual competition offers students a platform to share their professional journeys, highlighting both personal growth and industry knowledge acquired during their placements.
This year, many students from multiple universities all over the country participated in the 2024-25 Summer Placement, these students worked for a wide range of the API’s industry partners, these incredible students have submitted amazing Video Competiton entries.
The winners and finalists for the 2025 API Video Challenge are:
2025 Winners:
Mindy Liu (Judge's Choice Winner, People's Choice Finalist)
Degree: Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours)
University: University of New South Wales
Placement organisation: Ausgrid, NSW
Amelie Blomme (People's Choice Winner)
Degree: Bachelor of xx
University: xx
Placement organisation: xx
2025 Finalists:
Gethmi Karunanayaka (Judge's Choice Finalist, People's Choice Finalist)
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical and Electronic
University: University of South Australia
Placement organisation: SA Power Networks, SA
Michael Kurtis (Judge's Choice Finalist, People's Choice Finalist)
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
University: University of Technology Sydney
Placement organisation: AEMO, NSW
Sanskriti Kharel (Judge's Choice Finalist, People's Choice Finalist)
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)(Honours)
University: University of South Australia
Placement organisation: SA Power Networks, SA
Laura Musgrave (Judge's Choice Finalist)
Degree: Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours)
University: University of Queensland
Placement organisation: Aurecon, QLD
These entries, among others, are accessible on the API's website, providing a comprehensive look into our amazing student experiences over the course of the summer placement in 2024-2025. The Video Challenge also highlights the incredible work that the API’s Industry Partner’s do in the Australian Power Sector.
The Power UP Video Challenge continues to serve as a testament to the API's commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the power industry. By facilitating such platforms, the API not only highlights the achievements of these students but also inspires future participants to engage actively with the evolving energy sector.
For a more in-depth understanding of the API's initiatives and to view the 2025 video entries, visit their official website as well as our YouTube channel. These resources offer valuable insights into the experiences of aspiring engineers and the dynamic opportunities within the Australian power industry.
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