The Victor Chang Cardiac Institute Research Awards were held on 22^nd November at Dubbo Senior Campus. The awards are a celebration of Science achievement and recognise excellence in Science achieved by Year 11 students. It is a great opportunity for encouraging students to follow science pathways and careers. Along with other deserving students from the region, Charlie Knight, a senior student of Coonabarabran High School, was rewarded for his dedication and fantastic achievements in Science, with a Victor Chang Research Science Award for 2017. The school, in particular the Science Faculty, are extremely proud of Charlie.