Academic Excellence
Fostering a culture of academic achievement, commitment and continuous learning.
COMTECH PNG · Corporate Social Responsibility
Honouring Excellence.
Honouring Excellence.
Inspiring Tomorrow.
The Mathew Tongan Dux Award Initiative celebrates outstanding academic achievement, inspires young leaders and preserves a lasting legacy of dedication to education in Jiwaka Province.
About the Award
Recognising Excellence. Building Future Leaders.
The Mathew Tongan Dux Award is an annual academic excellence award proudly sponsored by COMTECH PNG.
Presented to the top-performing Grade 8 student of Banz Elcong Primary School, the award recognises exceptional academic achievement, dedication and leadership.
Established in 2023, the initiative is dedicated to the memory of the late Mathew Tongan, a passionate and long-serving member of the school's Board.
Our Mission
More Than an Award. A Foundation for the Future.
Through the Mathew Tongan Dux Award, COMTECH PNG promotes three important values among young people.
Leadership & Ambition
Encouraging students to develop confidence, leadership and meaningful aspirations.
Opportunity & Inspiration
Inspiring young Papua New Guineans to pursue education and create brighter futures.
Celebrating Achievement
Our Dux Award Recipients
Recognising students whose dedication, determination and academic excellence represent the values of this initiative.
2023 DUX RECIPIENT
Clementine Gulkanga
Inaugural Mathew Tongan Dux Award Recipient
COMTECH PNG proudly recognises Clementine Gulkanga as the 2023 recipient of the Mathew Tongan Dux Award, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance as the Grade 8 Dux Student of Banz Elcong Primary School, Jiwaka Province.
This achievement reflects the values of academic excellence, dedication and leadership promoted through the Mathew Tongan Dux Award Initiative.
2024 DUX RECIPIENT
Samuel Kapal
Mathew Tongan Dux Award Recipient
COMTECH PNG proudly recognises Samuel Kapal as the 2024 recipient of the Mathew Tongan Dux Award, in recognition of his outstanding academic performance as the Grade 8 Dux Student of Banz Elcong Primary School, Jiwaka Province.
This achievement reflects the values of academic excellence, dedication and leadership promoted through the Mathew Tongan Dux Award Initiative.
2025 DUX RECIPIENT
Cecilia Wapi
Mathew Tongan Dux Award Recipient
COMTECH PNG proudly recognises Cecilia Wapi as the 2025 recipient of the Mathew Tongan Dux Award, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance as the Grade 8 Dux Student of Banz Elcong Primary School, Jiwaka Province.
This achievement reflects the values of academic excellence, dedication and leadership promoted through the Mathew Tongan Dux Award Initiative.
In Loving Memory
The Legacy of the Late Mathew Tongan
The Mathew Tongan Dux Award honours a dedicated and selfless member of the Banz Elcong Primary School Board who supported the school through its challenges and achievements.
His commitment to education and the wellbeing of students continues to inspire this annual recognition of academic excellence.
Through this initiative, COMTECH PNG is proud to help preserve his legacy and encourage future generations to pursue education, leadership and service to their communities.