Outstanding CQUniversity Engineering graduate Celisa Wilschefski has been awarded the RACQ Prize in Transportation Engineering.

Now based in Calliope and working with Gladstone Regional Council, Celisa gained the annual prize for achieving the highest grade point average during her recent Bachelor of Engineering degree studies.

Celisa Wilschefski

RACQ spokesperson Joe Fitzgerald said the award was an important means of recognising and honouring the outstanding efforts of students entering the engineering industry.

"RACQ congratulates Ms Wilschefski on winning the RACQ Prize, which is a result of her excellent work and dedication to engineering," Mr Fitzgerald said.

"By applying the same level of commitment in the workforce, particularly in an industry as demanding as transportation engineering, graduates such as Celisa are doing everything they can to ensure a successful career."

Ms Wilschefski said her work on road and traffic network planning was being put to good use in her current role with the Gladstone Regional Council.

"Having gained some experience in study and practice, I hope to establish myself in the industry and winning this RACQ award can only help me achieve my goals," Ms Wilschefski said.

"Growing up in Bundaberg and seeing the state of some of our regional roads, I hope to put some of my ideas into practice which could ultimately help the region."

CQUniversity Donor Prize and Scholarship Coordinator, Melissa Misztal, applauded RACQ for supporting CQUniversity students through the Academic Prize Program.

"CQUniversity greatly appreciates RACQ's generosity and the contribution they are making to our students education," Mrs Misztal said.

"Support in the form of prizes and scholarships make an immediate impact on a students' ability to succeed at university. Like many of our graduates, we are delighted Celisa's skills will be used to benefit the Central Queensland community."

The RACQ provides awards for excellence to students at 7 universities across Queensland.