Our Alumni: Breaking Barriers
40under40 Awards and Order of Australia
40under40
The 40under40 Awards was established by Business News in 2002 to recognise and celebrate Western Australia’s 40 leading business entrepreneurs under the age of 40. The program recognises not only personal determination and commercial drive, but also philanthropic pursuits.
2024 Global Entrepeunrship Week
As part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek, we’re highlighting some of the incredible stories and opportunities that have emerged from Curtin University‘s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the different ways Curtin can help you embark on your own startup journey.
When it comes to entrepreneurship, having the right amount of passion for a problem equals any technical skills you think you might need to start a business. Psychologist Sian Reed is one such example. Having witnessed the impact alcohol was having on her patients, and curious about the #sobermovement herself, Sian embarked on founding Club Soda, an ecommerce brand stocking only non-alcoholic drinks.
After being accepted into our Curtin Accelerate program, Sian’s experience with Club Soda reached new heights, seeing her and the company featured in The Australian, The West Australian, 7NEWS Australia, and nominated for Business News‘s 40 Under 40 Awards in two categories.
Find out more about what Sian’s doing now with her entrepreneurial skills in the article below
2023 John Curtin Medallist: Joanne Beedie
Joanne is the CEO and co-founder of Helping Little Hands, a charity that has supported thousands of Western Australian families with premature and sick babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King Edward Memorial Hospital. A mother of five, Joanne has firsthand experience of the NICU rollercoaster when her twin son Lewis was born at 27 weeks’ gestation. Tragically, she lost his brother Logan at just 21 weeks. Determined to use her own lived experience to help others, Joanne set up her charity to provide practical assistance, financial aid, peer support and advocacy to struggling families. Helping Little Hands focuses on stepping in when families fall between the gaps in government services; providing petrol vouchers, cots and car seats; funding accommodation for Aboriginal mothers; and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund essential medical equipment. Joanne is a passionate voice in a wide range of neonatal forums, including the King Edward’s NICO Directorate, Women and Infant Research Foundation, the Health Consumer Council and Telethon Kids Institute. She is currently advocating to change the proposed re-location of King Edwards Memorial Hospital back to being co-located with other paediatric medical specialists at Perth Children’s Hospital to create better health outcomes for future generations.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sandra Hill
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts, 2002, Curtin Perth
Nyoongar artist Sandra was born in South Perth in 1951. A Wadandi/Pibulmun, Menang Elder and Custodian, Sandra’s career as a full-time artist began in 1994 when she received a creative development fellowship from the Australia Council for the Arts. As a member of the Stolen Generation, she says “art became my way of dealing with the profound sense of loss and grief that my removal from family, culture and community left me with and, as an artist I made it my mission to expose the segregation, injustice, mental, physical and emotional cruelty meted out to my people since colonisation”.
In 2020, two of Sandra’s artworks were chosen for “Ever Present”, the largest collaborative travelling exhibition of Aboriginal art in Australian history. She was a finalist and recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the 2015 WA Indigenous Art Awards and was awarded the prestigious Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement earlier this year. Sandra describes her work as “extremely personal” and a “historical visual essay drawn from my own experiences and the injustice of living under the Native Welfare regime in Aboriginal Western Australia.”
Community Service Award: Dr Shayne Silcox PSM
Master of Commerce (Management), 1994, Curtin Perth
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Management), 1993, Curtin Perth
Bachelor of Business, 1990, Curtin Perth
With a career spanning five decades across the private and public sectors, Shayne describes the driving forces in his life as a pursuit for excellence, lifelong learning and service to others. As the former CEO for the Cities of Nedlands, Belmont and Melville, he has been recognised for his exemplary commitment to improving the lives of the communities he serves. Among other honours, he has been awarded Local Government CEO of the Year, the prestigious Australian Business Excellence prize, and been recognised with a Commonwealth medal for public service. Today, Shayne is the principal of Strategic Leadership Consulting Group, a boutique agency focused on creating exceptional leaders and delivering business excellence. As a respected business leader, Shayne has volunteered his time on numerous boards, as well as overseas, mentoring communities in Nepal, Cambodia and Myanmar. He has been a Disability Ambassador for the Disability Services Commission for more than a decade.
Young Achievement Award: Conrad Liveris
Master of Human Resources, 2016, Curtin Perth
An independent economist and non-profit executive, Conrad has been described by the ABC as ‘one of Australia’s leading employment and workplace experts.’ His advice on the labour market is sought after by government ministers, small businesses and technology giants, and covers wide-ranging contemporary issues like flexible working, restructuring, diversity and inclusion. His commentary has been featured in media outlets around the world, including The Australian, Buzzfeed and The South China Morning Post. Driven by his desire to expand opportunity, Conrad was appointed executive officer at The Piddington Society in 2019, a non-profit organisation working to advance access to justice and collegiality in the legal profession. Conrad sits on a number of boards including WAAC (previously, the WA AIDS Council), Sussex Street Community Law Service and Carine Senior High School. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Innovation Award: Apriana Toding
Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2014, Curtin
Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering), 2006, Curtin Perth
As a leading professor in electrical engineering, Apriana has been instrumental in using innovative technology to improve access to learning in remote areas of Indonesia. Raised in a small village in North Toraga, Apriana understands first-hand the importance of equal access to education. Her award-winning use of MIMO (Multi Input Multi Output) technology during the COVID-19 pandemic has been key to supporting distance learning for both students and teachers. MIMO is a telecommunication network that uses multiple antennas and a relay system to strengthen and widen the coverage of an internet signal, offering online and offline internet to students outside of cities. Apriana is the first female professor of electrical engineering from eastern Indonesia and has taught at the Universitas Kristen Indonesia Paulus in Beranda, Indonesia since 2001. She is the Chairman of the Board of Professors at UKI Paulus and chair of the UKI Paulus’s Research and Community Service. She was vice president of the Curtin University Alumni Chapter Indonesia from 2019 to 2021.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Fiona Beermier
Master of Business Administration, 2014, Curtin Perth
Known for her values-based leadership, Fiona has built an impressive career in the community and health sectors over the past 30 years. Most recently as CEO of the iconic Ngala organisation, she is dedicated to creating the best outcomes for children through early intervention and family support. She is a vocal advocate for marginalised populations and, as the former CEO of both Intelife Group and Youthcare, she has introduced vital programs into the community, including The School Breakfast Program for disadvantaged children and the Empowered to Win mentoring program. Fiona was selected to represent Australia at the Doha International Family Institute in Qatar where she helped write the Civil Society Statement on Parenting that was presented to the United Nations in 2019. Fiona has served on a number of community boards, including the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Board and the Australasian Association of Parenting and Child Health (AAPCH) Board and remains a committed member of the Curtin MBA and Executive Education Advisory Board and the Curtin Health Digital Child Expert Advisory Group.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Nicole Pates
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), 2010, Curtin Perth
An award-winning physiotherapist, Nicole is the founder and managing director of Western Kids Health, an innovative, multidisciplinary private clinic that specialises in supporting babies, children and teenagers. The clinic offers a range of holistic services for young people needing assistance with motor, speech and language, emotional and cognitive development. As a highly experienced paediatric physiotherapist, Nicole is a vocal advocate for fun, evidence-based care and works tirelessly to support children and families living with complex and chronic conditions. In 2022, Nicole was recognised as Physiotherapist of the Year at the Allied Health Awards.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Professor Matthew Tonts
Doctor of Philosophy, 1999, Curtin Perth
Matthew Tonts is currently the Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia. In leading the EPA, Matthew is responsible for providing independent advice to government on how best to protect the state’s environment. He works across government, industry and community to achieve these goals, and advises government on the environmental impacts of some of the state’s largest developments. Prior to commencing with the EPA, he held senior leadership positions at The University of Western Australia (UWA) as Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean, and was also Head of the School of Earth and Environment. He was also director of UWA’s Institute for Regional Development. Matthew’s academic interests are centred on regional development in Australia, North America, Africa and South-East Asia and he has published widely on the links between economic development, social geography and environmental change. In 2020, he was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of his research and leadership in higher education.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Raleigh Finlayson
Graduate Diploma in Mining, 2005, Curtin Kalgoorlie
Bachelor of Science (Mine and Engineering Surveying), 2001, Curtin Kalgoorlie
Associate Degree in Mine Surveying, 2000, Curtin Kalgoorlie
Raleigh is an award-winning mining engineer with more than 20 years of technical and operational experience in the specialist area of underground and open pit mining operations. Prior to his appointment as managing director for Genesis Minerals Limited, Raleigh built an impressive career at Saracen Mineral Holdings. As chief operating officer he was responsible for the feasibility study and development of the company’s first operating goldmine, the Carosue Dam Operations. In 2013, he was promoted to managing director where he oversaw the acquisition, feasibility study and development of Thunderbox, Saracen’s second operating goldmine. He also oversaw the purchase of 50% of the KCGM Superpit from Canadian producer Barrick Gold, bringing the pit under Australian management. During Raleigh’s time at Saracen, the company grew from a market cap of $53m to $6.0bn, before merging with Northern Star.
2021 John Curtin Medallist: Ron Geary
For 30 years, Ron Geary has been practising ‘service above self’ as a Rotarian to help the lives of others and continues to be a vital contributor to Rotary projects at home and around the world.
Ron was born in the Western Australian mining town of Port Hedland and raised in the wheatbelt town of Dalwallinu. He began his service as a Rotarian supporting projects at a local level, and later served as President of Belmont Rotary Club and District Governor for District 9455. For the region, which includes Australia and Southeast Asia, he contributed as Chairman of Rotary World Community Service, Chairman of Rotary Australia Benevolent Society, Coordinator for the Health and Hunger Resource Group and Deputy Chairman of the Rotary Australia Foundation Trust.
Through these roles he has spearheaded and supported international projects such as polio vaccination clinics in India, Interplast in Fiji, and teacher education and training programs in Northern Laos. Ron has also supported the Rotary Foundation World Peace Scholar program and Rotary Australia World Community Service projects in Tanzania, Laos and India. He also represents Australia as an International Representative and a member of the elite International Cadre, which advises and determines the regulations that govern one million Rotarians.
For his significant contributions through the Rotary foundation, Ron has been recognised as a Major Donor, Major Benefactor, Arch Klumph Society member level 2 and Ruby Companion of the Australian Rotary Health.
He is a remarkable philanthropist who continues to volunteer his life in service to support the local community, fellow Australians and people in need throughout the world.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Amanda Healy
Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management, 2008, Curtin Perth Master of Business Administration, 2016, Curtin Perth
Dr Amanda Healy has built an outstanding reputation in Indigenous business, based on exceptional contributions to industry and community, and she continues to inspire others to strive for excellence. Amanda is from the Wonnarua nation, the traditional Aboriginal owners of the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales. She has more than 35 years’ experience in the mining industry in Australia, Africa and Canada, working for companies including BHP, Rio Tinto and Western Mining Corporation.
In 2004 she founded her own engineering business, Maxx Engineering, which was later purchased by multinational ThyssenKrupp. In 2014 she established a social enterprise called Kirrikin, which transforms Aboriginal artwork into luxurious cashmere and silk fabrics and garments. The company both employs and shares business profits with the Aboriginal artists.
Then, in 2017 Amanda established a mechanical maintenance business, Warrikal, that services the resources sector. As an Indigenous-owned and operated company, Warrikal provides training, mentorship and entry-level work opportunities for Indigenous people, to help address socioeconomic disadvantage.
Community Service Award: Mr Kim Collard
Bachelor of Applied Science (Aboriginal Community Management and Development), 1998, Curtin Perth Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, 2005, Curtin Perth Master of Health Economics (Aboriginal Health), 2006, Curtin Perth Associate Diploma in Aboriginal Community Management, 2007, Curtin Perth
A Balladong-Wilmen man of the Nyoongar nation and a leader in enterprise and community development, Kim Collard is a highly respected and influential member of the Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community. Having been a lecturer and coordinator in Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies (Curtin University) and a former police officer in Western Australia, today Kim is an experienced CEO of Australia’s largest Aboriginal-owned business and office supply stationery company (Kulbardi), fleet solutions company (Kooya Fleet Solutions), and Director of his own training consultancy firm (Kooya Consultancy).
Kim has developed the capacity to engage and connect with people and opportunities at the forefront and background of our diverse nation. A compassionate leader with warmth and humility, Kim was inspired to establish Kulbardi around a corporate model that gave back to his people. Besides his children, the Bibbulmun Fund is his proudest achievement.
With commitment and devotion, he is deeply motivated to chair the fund’s Advisory Board towards facilitating positive change “by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people”.
Young Achievement Award: Lieutenant Commander Ashleigh Payne
Graduate Certificate in Geography, 2019, Curtin Open University Australia
Lieutenant Commander Ashleigh Payne joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2004. After her initial sea training, Ashleigh completed a Bachelor of Science at the Australian Defence Force Academy. In 2010 she was posted to HMAS Darwin for award of her Bridge Warfare Certificate and completed a posting as Communications Officer. She then completed several postings and additional training before a two-year exchange with the Royal New Zealand Navy, which included her career highlight of Operation CASTLE deployment to the Southern Ocean and Ross Sea. In 2016 she took a career break to read for a Master of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, and, while in Ireland, she represented the country at the European championships of Australian Rules Football. After returning to Australia, Ashleigh navigated HMAS Melbourne and completed the Principal Warfare Officer’s course and Advanced Navigation. She then completed a posting as Operations Officer/Navigator in HMAS Sirius before being selected for command of HMAS Bathurst (II).
Young Achievement Award: Pan Pan
Master of Professional Accounting, 2010, Curtin Perth
Pan Pan came to Australia in 2008, holding a Bachelor of Marketing and Management from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (in China), to pursue further education at Curtin University. Since graduating in 2010 with a Master of Professional Accounting, Pan has held key operational roles at airports and airlines – including at Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines, where he was responsible for implementing growth strategies as Sales Executive and Sales and Marketing Manager, respectively.
In 2020 Pan joined Perth Airport as Vice President Aviation Business Development. He also serves as committee members of the Australia China Business Council and the WA Education and Tourism Committee, and is a member of the Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia.
Innovation Award: Dr Mustafa Atee
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2005, Curtin Perth Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy, 2011, Curtin Perth Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy), 2012, Curtin Perth Doctor of Philosophy, 2022, Curtin Perth
Dr Mustafa Atee is a research and practice lead at The Dementia Centre/HammondCare. His PhD led to the development, validation, implementation and commercialisation of PainChek®, an artificial intelligence-powered pain assessment medical device using automated facial recognition/analysis and clinical pain behaviours to determine the presence and intensity of pain in non-verbal adults, including those living with cognitive impairment/dementia. As one of the inventors of PainChek®, he also worked as a Research Fellow at Curtin University and as a Senior Research Scientist for PainChek Ltd, the company created from his research.
Mustafa has received peer-reviewed and industry grants totalling more than $7M, including grants from Dementia Australia, CSIRO and Ramsey Health. His work has been recognised in numerous state and national awards for innovation, research and technology, including the Innovator of the Year, WA Premier’s Science Award, and the Australian Computer Society’s Gold Disruptor/ICT Researcher of the Year.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Samantha Seaton
Bachelor of Business, 1989, Curtin Perth
Sam is an internationally recognised fintech pioneer, a thought leader on diversity and inclusion, and a champion of financial wellness. She is the CEO of Moneyhub, the award-winning open banking, open finance and open data platform that transforms data into personalised digital experiences and initiates payments. She joined Moneyhub following a distinguished career at Willis Towers Watson and at fintech eValue.
Sam is passionate about the power of technology to improve financial wellbeing for all. She is a non-executive director at the Charities Aid Foundation Bank; a founding member of Open51, a group transforming financial services and building the new digital economy; and an advisory board member at impact investment platform The Big Exchange.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Melanie Robinson
Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1993, Curtin Perth
Mel Robinson has worked in diverse roles in nursing over the past 31 years. She has cultural connections to the Gidja and Ngarinyin people of the Kimberley in Western Australia, having grown up on Gibb River Station on Ngallagunda community before moving to Derby as a young girl. During her career, Mel worked at hospitals in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Perth, and in aged-care services in Derby and Dublin, Ireland. She worked at Princess Margaret Hospital from 1999 to 2008. In 2018 she served a six-month period as Acting Director of Aboriginal Health at Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), and completed a Master in Nursing Research at the University of Notre Dame Australia.
Mel has also worked as a nurse educator at Marr Mooditj Training and in policy in the Western Australian Department of Health. She served an 18-month term as CEO of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives. In mid-2020 Mel returned to WA to take up her appointment as an Aboriginal Research and Engagement Fellow at Ngangk Yira at Murdoch University. In 2020 she commenced as the Director Aboriginal Health at CAHS.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Jeromy Lim
Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design), 2011, Curtin Perth
After graduating from Curtin in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design), Jeromy Lim kick-started his globetrotting career by securing an internship with prominent Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa in Sydney. He then worked for the Italian luxury fashion store Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence, followed by the cutting-edge fashion label KTZ and the trendy fashion brand Boy London, in London. In 2017, Jeromy was headhunted by FILA to create FILA FUSION – FILA’s youth sub-brand as their Head of Design.
Today, Jeromy is at LI-NING – China’s biggest sportswear brand, as Head of Product Creation for their new premium line called LNG.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: David Newman
Bachelor of Engineering (Common Core for Electrical), 1990, Curtin Perth
David Newman is an award-winning tech innovator, software developer and occasional filmmaker. Originally from Perth, David has lived in San Diego for more than 26 years, enjoying a successful career in video production tools development. He was instrumental in the creation of video tech companies Applied Magic, CineForm and the earliest iteration of GoPro Inc., where he has been in residence for the past 11 years.
By applying his engineering talents towards his passion for filmmaking, David enjoys a creative and technical edge, while potentially discovering the next feature for a future camera or video production tool. He is currently a Technical Fellow for GoPro, where he holds the company record for the most individual patents filed.
2020 John Curtin Medallist: Ms Shelly Skinner
Founder and CEO of Lionheart Camp for Kids Inc.
Senior Clinical Social Worker, Western Australian Department of Health
As a clinical social worker, Ms Skinner saw that bereaved children had unmet needs following the death of a loved one. In 2017, she launched Lionheart Camp for Kids, a children’s bereavement program that supports grieving children from ages five through to 12, who have lost a parent, primary caregiver or sibling.
Her professional skills, compassion and dedication to supporting children and their families have upheld the camp’s vision that ‘no child grieves alone’. She continues to improve the program’s services and foster a strong volunteer community, displaying unwavering leadership and advocacy skills.
Ms Skinner’s vision to support children through grief continues to benefit communities and has had a profoundly positive impact on many children.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Dorothy Erickson
Associateship in Art, 1972, Western Australian Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Arts (Design), 1978, Western Australian
Institute of Technology
Dr Erickson is an artist-jeweller, historian, curator, editor and author. She has developed a multi-faceted career and is committed to documenting and promoting Western Australia’s art, craft and design history.
Exhibiting since 1972, Dr Erickson has had over 40 solo exhibitions and over 350 group exhibitions in Australia and Europe.
Growing up on a farm northeast of Perth, her career was influenced by her mother, Dr Rica Erickson AM CitWA, who was an eminent naturalist, wildflower painter and author. Many pieces of Dr Erickson’s jewellery are inspired by Western Australia’s unique flora and landscapes, and the movements of the natural world.
Following graduation she worked part of most years in Vienna and made regular visits to London. The contacts she made there enabled her to bring leading experts to the 3D Design Jewellery and silversmithing course when she was lecturing at WAIT. She was invited to talk about her work at the World Craft Council Conference in Vienna in 1980, and was offered the solo exhibition in Galerie am Graben in Vienna – one of the 3 most prestigious jewellery galleries in the world at that time.
Today, you’ll find Dr Erickson’s works in most state galleries in Australia, the National Gallery of Australia, the Schmuckmuseum in Germany, the V&A in London, Dallas Fine Arts Museum in the US and the Swiss National Museum in Zurich. Dr Erickson was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame this year.
Community Service Award: Mr Richard Hammond
Associateship in Architecture, 1974, Western Australian Institute of Technology
Mr Hammond has worked as an architect, educator and project manager for over 40 years, with experience in England, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT, predominantly in the areas of housing and community sector design.
He has made significant contributions across all domains of community service through innovative design practices, consistently demonstrating an unwavering commitment to sustainable, accessible and meaningful housing.
In his current role as Principal Architect of RH Architects in South Fremantle, Mr Hammond designs sustainable communities, high quality affordable housing and developments, community infrastructure and aesthetic environments. His recent local work includes public and private designs in White Gum Valley, Yallingup, Helena Valley, Jarrahdale and Albany.
Young Achievement Award: Mr Marcus Wong
Bachelor of Arts (Screen Arts and Creative Advertising and Graphic Design), 2018
Mr Wong is a 22-year-old Curtin graduate with a mission to serve others and share peoples’ stories to promote social justice.
Since the age of 13, Mr Wong has been making documentaries that aim to connect Australians with people living in the developing world. In 2019 he was awarded WA Young Volunteer of Year for his creative works that explored some of the trials and challenges of Ugandan and Ethiopian communities. Through his voluntary projects, Mr Wong raises awareness about social, cultural and economic differences between countries, but also the similarities that unite us all.
Innovation Award: Professor Mochamad Ashari
Master of Engineering (Electrical), 1997; Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical), 2001
Professor Ashari has made significant contributions to innovation development in Indonesia, most recently in assisting the nation’s health response to COVID-19.
Professor Ashari is currently President of the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. In this role, he collaborated with Airlangga University Hospital to build and program medical assistance robots. The robots help nurses at the hospital to monitor, treat and communicate with COVID-19 patients, minimising occurrences of transmission.
Professor Ashari and his team at ITS also designed, produced and distributed more than 140,000 face shields, 4,500 litres of hand sanitiser and 1,500 hazardous suits for medical use at the hospital.
Global Impact Award: Ms Kate Brown
Bachelor of Arts (English), 1990
Ms Brown is a compassionate leader dedicated to promoting a more sustainable future for islands globally.
As Executive Director of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), Ms Brown enables island leaders and supporters to take action to build resilient and sustainable island communities. She has extensive experience in bringing together island leaders, to build and strengthen partnerships to advance island conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Ms Brown has worked for government, non-profits and intergovernmental organisations. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived and worked in Apia, Samoa and Western Australia, where she has assisted farmers to transition to sustainable farming systems.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Mr Marquis Pohla
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Information Systems), 2004
Recognising that new technology provides faster and more affordable access to market research, Mr Pohla transformed his
loungeroom start-up into Metrix Consulting, a leading strategic insight company. Metrix Consulting generates market, business
and customer insights to drive effective decisions in the tourism, entertainment and leisure sectors.
Mr Pohla’s unique perspective on KPI development and evaluation, as well as his knowledge of big data and technology, has earned Metrix a client list that includes ASX-listed companies and government agencies.
Since the business started in 2009, the company has grown to 34 staff located across three offices in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Dr Andy Robertson
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, 1989; Master of Public Health, 1990; Master of Health Services Management, 1998
Dr Robertson has a forged a diverse and exceptional career in public health. He has managed major disaster recovery
operations globally, and is currently leading Western Australia’s successful health response to COVID-19 as Chief Health Officer of the Western Australia Department of Health.
Over his career, Dr Robertson has served with the Royal Australian Navy and worked with the United Nations Special Commission, the Australian Medical Relief Team and the Australian Embassy. He has combined his public health expertise with strong leadership and naval experience to lead recovery teams in the aftermath of national and international disasters, including the 2005 Bali bombings, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquakes, the 2009 Ashmore Reef incident and 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Mr Abdul Abdullah
Bachelor of Arts (Art), 2009
Mr Abdullah is one of Australia’s most internationally sought-after contemporary artists, with work spanning painting, photography, video, installation and performance.
Identifying as a Muslim and having both Malay/Indonesian and convict/settler Australian heritage, Mr Abdullah describes himself as an ‘outsider amongst outsiders’.
His practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the ‘other’ in society – he engages with different marginalised minority groups, and is particularly interested in the experience of young Muslims in the contemporary multicultural Australian context. Through these explorations, Mr Abdullah creates art that examines universal aspects of human nature.
He was an Archibald Prize finalist in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2020.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Mr Nigel Dennis
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), 1986, Western Australia Institute of Technology
Mr Dennis single-handedly introduced professional proposal management to Australia. He is Director of BidWrite Pty Ltd.,
Australia’s largest and most qualified team of full-time bid consulting professionals.
A strong advocate for the bid and proposal profession, Mr Dennis founded the Australian/New Zealand chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) in 2008 and has served on the chapter board every year since.
Prior to this, Mr Dennis has been involved with APMP in numerous roles and was the first Australian to achieve the APMP’s highest level of professional certification (CPP APMP). He was made a Fellow of the APMP for his outstanding contribution to the profession in 2015.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms Carrie Bickmore
Bachelor of Arts (English), 2000
Carrie Bickmore has been a media presenter since graduating from Curtin in 2000.
Ms Bickmore’s career began with a work experience role at 92.9FM in Perth. When a colleague at the radio station fell ill, she was brought in as an emergency fill-in newsreader. The chance opportunity led to a regular reporting role at the station.
From there, she moved to Melbourne and joined radio station Nova 100, before making her television debut on the hit variety show, Rove Live in 2006.
Since 2009, Ms Bickmore has been a co-host on Channel Ten’s The Project. Within a year, she received the Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent, and in 2015, she won the coveted Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. In all, Ms Bickmore and her colleagues on The Project have won nine Logies, including Most Popular Panel or Current Affairs Program in 2019. With over 10 years of radio experience up her sleeve, 2017 saw Carrie back on the airwaves sitting alongside Tommy Little with the SCA Network.
Ms Bickmore devotes a large portion of her time to her charity, Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, which she founded after her late husband passed away after a long battle with the disease. To date, the foundation has raised $11.5 million, which has been distributed to numerous research and welfare projects.
She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to the broadcast media, and to brain cancer awareness.
Community Service Award: Mr Darryl Davenport
Bachelor of Business, 1988
Darryl Davenport has been teaching ballroom dancing for over 30 years. His passion for the sport has developed into a dedication to help and support people with physical and intellectual disabilities so they can enjoy dancing, focusing on their abilities rather than their disabilities.
From as early as 2003, he has been donating his time to support disabled students learning to dance and has been instrumental in the introduction of Ability Dancing (for people with intellectual disabilities) and Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing (Para-dance) to the state through his organisation Ballroom Fit.
He also co-founded OUTdance, Perth’s first not-for-profit dance class for same-sex couples and singles.
Volunteer Leadership Award: Dr Josephine Ratna
Master of Psychology, 1995; Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), 2015
Dr Josephine Ratna is a founder and the former president of Curtin University Alumni Chapter Indonesia (CUACI). She has been instrumental in developing a forum for Curtin alumni in Indonesia to connect through social media, social events and professional development initiatives. CUACI also offers support to Indonesian student associations at Curtin, with Dr Ratna often personally connecting students with the chapter or with professional development opportunities.
Dr Ratna is a full-time clincial psychologist for the Autism Association of Western Australia and also sits on several Australian and Indonesian psychology boards and societies.
Volunteer Leadership Award: Mrs Katherine Pritchard
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), 2017
Katherine Pritchard is an early childhood educator. In 2018, she helped re-launch the Curtin University Early Childhood Education Alumni Chapter, out of a desire to support recent education graduates. She is also active in her community, encouraging residents within the City of Cockburn to participate in the Treeby Olympics, a fun community event open to people of all ages.
As an educator, Mrs Pritchard strives to deliver play-based learning in her classroom. She has a special interest in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and has incorporated Aboriginal perspectives and culture into her daily teaching.
Young Achievement Award: Ms Rebecca Bignell
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), 2007; Bachelor of Arts (Performance Studies), 2007
Rebecca Bignell has extensive experience in areas spanning journalism, marketing, brand, partnerships, acting and digital content strategies.
She has been successful in sharing the stories of regional Australia, through her two media production companies: Cockatoo Co.Lab, which creates co-storytelling opportunities with regional Australians, and Rural Room, which shares digital content generated by regional creatives.
Ms Bignell is also the producer of 600 Bottles of Wine, an Australian drama that was purchased by the BBC and had its world premiere on BBC Three last year.
Innovation Award: Mr Joshua Portlock
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering), 2006
Joshua Portlock has made an astounding number of technological achievements in aviation, both locally and globally. These achievements began during his final year at university, when he built a quad-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle at a time when no known product existed in Australia.
In 2014, Mr Portlock founded Electro.Aero, a company dedicated to helping the world transition to sustainable aviation. Last year, the company made international headlines when they successfully certified the world’s first light electric aircraft, in partnership with NASA, Zero Emission Vehicles Australia, Pipistrel and Bye Aerospace.
Innovation Award: Mr Constantine Michael
Bachelor of Applied Science (Electronic Engineering), 1976; Bachelor of Applied Science (Communications Engineering), 1977; Bachelor of Engineering (Communications), 1984
Constantine Michael has spent his entire career designing and developing innovative technology to assist those in need. His most recent design is the Balconi Smart Torch, a video-conferencing system that connects over Satellite, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi to provide first responders living in remote communities with direct access to medical specialists.
Easy to use, portable and affordable, the equipment is set to revolutionise emergency response management. It has already won a number of awards, including the Australian Information Industry Association and Australian Government Innovation of the Year Award at the 2017 National iAwards.
Global Impact Award: Dr Mariyam Shakeela
Graduate Certificate in Management, 2002; Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Management), 2003; Master of Commerce (Management), 2004; Doctor of Philosophy (Management), 2009
Dr Mariyam Shakeela has worked in a number of diverse fields over the past 30 years. She is a shareholder and CEO of Maldives trading company, SIMDI, conceptualising and managing the first true 5/6 star resort in the Maldives and building the first luxury apartments in the country.
For a number of years, Dr Shakeela was a respected Cabinet Minister in the Maldivian Government, with her cabinet portfolios including Environment and Energy, Gender, Family and Human Rights, National Social Security, Climate Change, Water and Sanitation, Foreign Affairs and Health. She has also served as the Chairperson of the World Health Organisation Executive Board. As a cabinet minister she worked closely at the initial stages of developing SDG’s, Paris Climate agreement, and chaired sessions on UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, IRENA and climate finance making substantial global impact through her voice.
Global Impact Award: Mrs Sara David
Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1993
Sara David has been improving the health outcomes of women and children in rural Papua New Guinea as the Chief Executive Officer for Living Child Inc., a not-for-profit healthcare organisation.
Mrs David founded the organisation in 2012, after being made aware of a high number of pregnant women and young children dying in the remote village of Yamen due to a lack of health services. Thanks to her team’s efforts in training local health workers and supplying new medical resources, the number of maternal deaths and the rates of infection among mothers and babies has reduced considerably.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Professor Fredrik Benu
Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture/Agribusiness), 2004
Professor Fredrik Benu is the Rector of Nusa Cendana University (Universitas Nusa Cendana), an Indonesian university based in the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the island of Timor.
Not only has he been instrumental in encouraging more Indonesians in the province to pursue tertiary education – he has also worked on numerous agricultural projects to better the outcomes of Indonesian farmers.
Professor Benu contributed to the province’s economy during his time as a member of the Regional Parliament of the City of Kupang from 2002–2005, and as a consultant for the Regional Development Planning Agency of Nusa Tengara since 2002.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Mr Craig Muir
Bachelor of Applied Science (Architecture), 1986; Bachelor of Architecture, 1988
Craig Muir is a Director of GHDWoodhead, an architectural practice ranked third in Australasia and 54th in the world, based on revenue, by UK magazine Building Design. He is responsible for business development, client development, design and strategic leadership at the practice.
Mr Muir spent his early career travelling around the world, working for architectural practices in the UK, US and New Zealand. He then returned to Perth and founded his own business, Muir Architects, which was later acquired by GHDWoodhead Group. The acquisition opened up new roles within the company and led him to the position he is in today.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Mr David Gribble
Bachelor of Applied Science (Information and Library Studies), 2001; Master of Business Administration, 2006
Under David Gribble’s leadership, Constable Care Child Safety Foundation has gone from a small, single-focused entity to one that offers an extensive suite of programs in the area of child safety.
His tenacity and perseverance in raising millions of dollars to fund the Constable Care Safety School, so children can learn to navigate road and transport hazards in a safe environment, and an augmented reality app, to bring road safety lessons to life in the classroom, exemplify just some of the ways he is keeping young Western Australians safe.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Dr Camilla Ming Lee Wong
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1992
Dr Camilla Ming Lee Wong is a role model for many young pharmacists in Singapore.
She has held a number of leadership positions, including Deputy Director at the SingHealth Group Allied Health office, Singapore’s largest group of healthcare institutions. She has spent much of her time improving pharmacy residency programs and frameworks for training preregistration pharmacists.
In 2008, Dr Wong became the first Singaporean to win the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award for hospital pharmacy.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Tracy Westerman
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), 2003; Master of Psychology (Clinical Health Psychology), 2003
Dr Tracy Westerman is a proud Njamal woman from the Pilbara who has worked for more than two decades to reduce the high rates of mental illness among Aboriginal people. She founded the Indigenous Psychological Services in 1998 to help Aboriginal people in the absence of government funding.
Dr Westerman’s PhD research paved the way for a new approach to Indigenous psychology with the development of unique psychometric tests and assessment protocols. In 2005, the Canadian government sent a delegation to Australia to explore Dr Westerman’s practices and recommended the same approaches for Aboriginal Canadians.
Dr Westerman has trained more than 22,000 clinicians in culturally-appropriate psychological approaches, delivered national and international keynote addresses, and acted as an expert witness in parliamentary inquiries.
She has received numerous awards, including 2018 West Australian of the Year.
Community Service Award: Ms Gloria Sutherland
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing), 1987; Postgraduate Diploma (Health Science), 1990; Master of Science (Community Health), 1993
Gloria Sutherland has had a remarkable career advocating for equitable access to health services. In her role as Director, Kimberley Population Health Unit for the WA Department of Health, Ms Sutherland successfully negotiated partnerships with a range of groups, and increased the size of her staff in recognition of the need for more preventative health services in the region.
Ms Sutherland is now studying a PhD on the impact of homelessness on the health needs of older women in the Perth metropolitan area at the University of Notre Dame.
Community Service Award: Ms Katie O’Donnell
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), 2002
Since starting her journey with WA’s Variety Youth Choir in 1998, Katie O’Donnell has been performing, mentoring and teaching disadvantaged and unwell children and young adults for many years. Her support has given many children the chance to develop their confidence, ambition and self-esteem.
Ms O’Donnell has held many positions at Variety – the Children’s Charity WA, including marketing communications manager, and PR and events coordinator. Since 2015, she has been the organisation’s fundraising manager.
Young Alumna Award: Ms Melissa Davey
Bachelor of Social Science (Political Science and Journalism), 2007
Melissa Davey is regarded as one of Australia’s leading medical journalists.
After graduating from Curtin, Ms Davey moved to Sydney, where she worked for the International Federation of Journalists, the Northern District Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. From there, she pursued her interest in health by embarking on an editing role with the Sax Institute’s Public Health Research & Practice academic journal.
Ms Davey is currently the Guardian Australia’s Melbourne Bureau Chief.
Young Alumnus Award: Mr Travis Bailey
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2007; Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, 2014
Travis Bailey completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy at Curtin in 2007. Soon after, he moved to Bunbury, and in 2009 he purchased a stake in Centrepoint Amcal Chemist in Bunbury.
In 2012, Mr Bailey opened the Southwest Hospital Pharmacy with his business partners. This year, the group opened PureIV, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility based in Shenton Park.
In addition to his business activities, Mr Bailey is the Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, WA branch. He was also named a WA Business News 40under40 winner in 2015.
Innovation Award: Dr Syaifullah Muhammad
Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), 2008; Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering), 2013
Dr Syaifullah Muhammad and his team at Syiah Kuala University (Universitas Syiah Kuala) in Aceh, Indonesia have developed an innovative, energy efficient technology to extract high-quality patchouli oil from the patchouli plant.
The Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education recently awarded Dr Muhammad a grant to continue his research for the next three years. From the funding, the ministry will set up a Teaching Industry Project in 2019 to enhance the processing skills of Aceh’s patchouli farmers.
Global Impact Award: Associate Professor Phil Connors
Bachelor of Social Work, 1993; Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work and Social Policy), 2007
Associate Professor Phil Connors is the founding Co-Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership (CHL), a joint initiative of Deakin University and Save the Children Australia. The centre was established to foster innovative teaching, research and policy development in the humanitarian sector, with the aim of better helping communities around the world affected by crises.
Associate Professor Connors’s research focuses on localisation and leadership in the context of improving the humanitarian ecosystem. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee on the Humanitarian Encyclopedia Project, which seeks to define humanitarian concepts and practices across cultures.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan
Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2009
For his doctoral studies, Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan developed a mini-grid hybrid power and water elevation supply system using renewable energy sources. The supply system design concept won a UNESCO and Daimler Mondialogo Engineering Award in 2007, and the system was later installed in Banyumeneng, an area in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta that had a shortage of clean water.
Now working at Gadjah Mada University (Universitas Gadjah Mada), Dr Setiawan is hoping to implement water supply system technologies more widely in Indonesia.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Mr Warrick Hazeldine
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Public Relations), 1996
Mr Warrick Hazeldine co-founded the public relations firm, Purple Communications, in 2004 with a laptop and a second-hand desk. Now known as Cannings Purple, the vibrant organisation is a leading strategic communications consultancy.
The organisation has thrived under Mr Hazeldine’s direction: anticipating trends, adapting to opportunities and employing some of the industry’s best communications advisers. Cannings Purple was named a finalist in the 2018 Financial PR Consultancies of the Year at the prestigious 2018 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards, and won the title of Australasian Consultancy of the Year at the 2015 awards.
Mr Hazeldine was also named a WA Business News 40under40 winner in 2013, in recognition of his contribution to the not-for-profit and business communities.
Professional Achievement Award – Business and Law: Dr Rahayu Puspasari
Doctor of Business Administration, 2015
Dr Rahayu Puspasari’s achievements have been nationally recognised in Indonesia. As the President Director of the Government Property Management of Indonesia (Lembaga Manajemen Aset Negara, or LMAN), she has accelerated the land acquisition process for national strategic infrastructure developments and created a new source of non-tax revenue from underutilised assets.
Dr Puspasari successfully established LMAN as an autonomous ‘corporate-like’ unit under the Indonesian Ministry of Finance in 2015. Her strategic leadership in corporate governance has resulted in the reformation of state audit, the inventory or valuation of state properties and assisted national infrastructure development.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Susan Barkdoll
Doctor of Science Education, 1998
Working as a science teacher in San Bernardino in the US, Dr Barkdoll has demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism and dedication throughout her 30-year career in education. She has inspired and nurtured pre-primary children through to university level adults, mentored and guided colleagues, and enthused, enabled and engaged members of her community. She has also successfully secured more than $500,000 in grants from local, state and national organisations.
Volunteer Leadership Award: Mr Edmund Seng
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing), 2000; Graduate Diploma in Business (Electronic Commerce), 2001; Master of Electronic Commerce, 2001
Mr Seng is the Managing Partner of Calent3 and Artemis Search & Partners as well as President of the Curtin University Alumni Chapter Singapore, a volunteer position he has held for eight years.
He has transformed the chapter into a vibrant, active group that hosts regular events for Singapore-based graduates. He has also been involved with student-focused initiatives, such as the Curtin Singapore Career Centre and the annual Curtin Singapore Career Fair. Together with the executive committee, he continues to engage Singapore alumni members and industry.
Community Service Award: Mrs Kristy Wiegele
Bachelor of Science, 1998; Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 2008; Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, 2011
Mrs Wiegele works as a midwife at St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital and is a recognised clinical expert in the field of midwifery. Since supporting a family who lost their baby through stillbirth in 2014, Mrs Wiegele raised more than $100,000 to purchase a cold cuddle cot for every maternity unit in Western Australia. The cot circulates cold air beneath a bassinet so families can spend as much time as they need with their stillborn babies.
In addition to raising funds from community events and via her Facebook page, A Midwife’s Gift, she also brokered a significant partnership with the Government of Western Australia Department of Health.
Young Alumna Award: Ms Shelley Cable
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), 2015
Ms Cable, a 22-year-old Wilman-Nyoongar woman from Perth, is passionate about Indigenous business and financial literacy. In July, she presented to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the need for greater financial literacy as a foundation for the success of the global Indigenous business sector. She was also selected as a national delegate to provide recommendations on constitutional reform and was named as a finalist in the 2017 Western Australian of the Year Awards.
Global Impact Award: Dr Martin Dougiamas
Bachelor of Computer Science, 1993; Master of Science Education, 2000
Dr Dougiamas is the founder and CEO of open source learning platform, Moodle. Since the release of the first public version in 2001, Moodle has been utilised by millions of people around the world, from vast corporations to village classrooms. It has been used in war-torn countries such as Syria, to enable teachers to educate students about the dangers of mines. Today, Moodle has been translated in 100 languages and is currently accessible in 230 countries, with 100 million users globally.
Innovation Award: Mr Anthony Brown
Associateship in Applied Physics, 1969
Mr Brown has made a significant contribution to the development of innovative and assistive technologies designed to enhance the lives of those disabled by illness, accident or the aging process.
In 2014, he established a non-profit organisation, Bentech Assistive Technologies, to continue the initial work of his late son, Ben, who was severely physically disabled. His work includes the Ben’s House Project, a suite of software and hardware that provides low cost and easily accessible home automation technologies to assist people with a physical disability, and their carers and loved ones.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Dr James Aldred
Doctor of Philosophy, 2009
Dr Aldred has more than 35 years’ experience in the building industry, working in Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the UK. When he completed his PhD at Curtin in 2009, he was working as the Independent Verifier on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building. He has received numerous awards over the years, including the prestigious George Stephenson Medal from the Institute of Civil Engineering in the UK in 2011. Dr Aldred is currently Technical Director at both Concrete Future and AECOM Australia, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Mr Greg Howlett
Bachelor of Architecture, 1977
Mr Howlett, a Director at Cox Architecture, has had a long and distinguished international career in architecture. After graduating in 1977, Mr Howlett accepted a position in the Middle East, working on large hotel resort projects, before moving to Europe. After attending the UK’s renowned Architecture Association Summer School, he returned to Perth in 1980.
He has since worked on numerous major projects, including the West Australian Maritime Museum, Government Offices in East Perth and Singapore Airlines House, all of which received awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Ms Marita Walker
Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences, 1979; Master of Applied Science, 1988
Ms Walker has been driving and leading change in disability, aged care and mental health sectors for more than 30 years. She has dedicated her career to improving the lives of people with disabilities and has made a significant impact on individuals, families, organisations and policy in Western Australia, Australia and internationally.
In her current role as a Trial Site Manager for the National Disability Insurance Agency in Western Australia, Ms Walker has led the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA, a challenging project which has required strong leadership, drive and determination.
Professional Achievement Award – Curtin Business School: Ms Sharon Warburton
Bachelor of Business, 1990
Ms Warburton has been smashing glass ceilings throughout her 25-year career. She is a non-executive director of numerous companies including Fortescue Metals Group, NEXTDC and Western Power as well as Chairperson of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility. She was the 2014 WA Telstra Business Woman of the Year and named in the 2015 Westpac AFR 100 Women of Influence. Ms Warburton also mentors thousands of emerging leaders through her digital mentoring platform, Steel Heels.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms Freda Jacob AM
Graduate Diploma Health Sciences, 1981
Freda Jacob helped set the standards for the occupational therapy profession in WA, leaving a monumental legacy. She was a member of the first Occupational Therapy School Board in 1960 and founded the Independent Living Centre in 1977, which continues to provide information and advice, assessment, training and hire services to enable Western Australians of all ages and abilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. She was also the first WA member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Ms Jacob has been widely recognised for her contributions to her profession, having been awarded the 2012 Freda Jacob Award (named in her honour) from Occupational Therapy Australia, and included in the 2012 WA Women’s Hall of Fame. She was also the first occupational therapist in WA to be awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the disabled, which she received in 1981.
Community Service Award: Mrs Sherryn Reid
Diploma Teaching Early Childhood, 1988
After graduating with a Diploma of Teaching from Curtin in 1988 and working for a number of years as a teacher, Mrs Reid has furthered her passion for education and poverty alleviation at AdoptASchool.
The organisation was established in 2002 as a direct response to the first Bali Bombings to enrich and support the educational environment and community in both Bali and back home in WA. Mrs Reid works as AdoptASchool’s Sponsorship Coordinator, which requires her to manage private and company educational sponsorships for Balinese children. Her commitment to the organisation is driven by her virtues of compassion, friendliness and generosity.
Young Alumna Award: Miss Ashlee Harrison
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Public Relations), 2012
Miss Harrison has positively impacted thousands of lives with her Perth-based, not-for-profit organisation, zero2hero, which aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. In doing so, she has worked to combat the prevalence of suicide in Australia, and encouraged students to speak up about mental health issues and support their friends if they are struggling.
Since graduating in 2012, Miss Harrison has become the Director of Social Say, a social media management consultancy, and achieved a number of awards, including the 2016 West Australian of the Year Youth Award and a Pride of Australia Medal in 2015, for her outstanding contributions to the community.
Young Alumnus Award: Mr Nick Maisey
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), 2010
Befriend Inc, founded by Mr Maisey, is a Perth-based social enterprise with a vision of creating an inclusive, connected world. His organisation has encouraged a strong community of 4,500 people to break down social barriers and form new friendships at events such as arts and crafts activities, barbeques, outdoor adventures and quiz nights. In 2014, Befriend won the Act-Belong-Commit Partner Organisation Award.
Mr Maisey’s passion and interest in social inclusion, enterprise and community development was recognised when he was named a finalist for the 2016 West Australia of the Year Youth Award and the 2016 WA Volunteer of the Year Award.
Global Impact Award: Mr Mohammed Zaheer Allam
Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), 2011
Less than five years into his architecture and planning career, Mr Allam has worked towards fostering resilient communities around the world. He is currently the Island States Chapter Chair of the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism, and is the African Representative for the International Society of Biourbanism – a group dedicated to transforming architecture and planning practice through the application of scientific theory.
Among an impressive list of achievements, he received the 2014 Outstanding Young Person of the Year Award from JCI Mauritius. In addition, the Australian Institute of Architects selected his work for exhibition during the 2014 National Architecture Conference.
Volunteer Leadership Award: CGSB Alumni Chapter Committee
Winner: Curtin Graduate School of Business Alumni Chapter Committee
The CGSB Alumni Chapter Committee is an active and enthusiastic group committed to giving back to the Graduate School of Business, its sponsors, alumni and students.
In 2016, the committee played an important role at the school’s information evenings, inspiring prospective students with their anecdotes on how their Curtin degree enhanced their career and in some cases, changed their lives. They have also increased engagement with fellow alumni, which has helped secure the school’s accreditation with several industry bodies.
The committee has an ongoing commitment to helping children in need, supporting Parkerville Children and Youth Care for the past three years. In 2015 the committee’s annual Christmas comedy debate raised $1,000 and attendees donated more than 30 Christmas gifts to the charity.
At the time of the award, the committee included President Steven Nicols, Vice-President Mathew Ong, Treasurer Ian Williams and Committee Members Kaushal Jhaveri, Eduardo Valenzuela, David Kam, Russell Friedman, Erivanan Rao and Caterina Crucitti.
Professional Achievement Award – Curtin Business School: Mr Benyamin Bin Ismail
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Information Systems), 2000
Mr Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X Berhad, has played a crucial role in AirAsia’s growth by bringing a breadth of knowledge from different industry areas. He has helped AirAsia become one of the most covered stocks by domestic and international broking houses, and one of the most attractive companies on the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange in terms of transparency, investor returns and corporate governance.
Mr Ismail has been awarded Best Investor Relations Professional four consecutive times by Corporate Governance Asia. He is also a member of the Curtin Business School Advisory Network.
Professional Achievement Award – Curtin Business School: Mr Alan Langford
Bachelor of Business, 1985
Following his graduation from the Western Australian Institute of Technology in 1985, Mr Langford forged a successful career in business, and has worked at Bankwest for the past 27 years. As the bank’s chief economist, his primary role is to advise Bankwest and its clients on the implications of economic and financial market trends.
Mr Langford is a board member for a number of organisations, including the WA branch of the Economic Society of Australia, the Housing Industry Forecasting Group and the Curtin Business School Advisory Network.
He is also a former State Councillor of the WA branch of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Mr Noel Fosbery
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1981
Noel Fosbery, a dedicated pharmacist and owner of Friendlies Pharmacy in High Wycombe and Falcon, works hard to ensure that his community receives high-quality pharmacy services. Since graduating from Curtin in 1981 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions to ensure access of opioid maintenance therapy and providing an easy-to-use solution for pharmacists across Australia.
Mr Fosbery is the developer and director behind EasyDose Dispensing Solutions and was recently awarded the 2016 Pharmaceutical Society WA Pharmacist of the Year. He was also a finalist in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award for 2015.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Ms Sabina Shugg AM
Bachelor of Science (Mining), 1993
Since graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines in 1993, Ms Shugg has held senior roles within some of the largest resource and consulting organisations in Australia. She is currently National Lead, Mining Performance with KPMG Australia and specialises in business improvement, organisational development and mine management.
Among her many achievements, Ms Shugg is the founder and chair of Women in Mining and Resources WA.
In 2013, she was named a winner in diversity in the Australian Financial Review Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards, and in 2015 was awarded Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).
Lifetime Achievement Award: Gnanaletchumy (Jega) Jegasothy
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), 1972
Ms Jegasothy has had a distinguished physiotherapy career both nationally and internationally as a clinician, volunteer, mentor, and researcher. Following her graduation from WAIT, she became a physiotherapist at the Royal Perth Hospital where she worked tirelessly for 37 years and became a Senior Physiotherapist in the Neurosurgical Rehabilitation Unit. In this role, she was an important figure in the development of the State Rehabilitation Centre for Neurosurgery and Acquired Brain Injuries. In 1992, she travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer and worked alongside the United Nations and the World Health Organization to improve the lives of adults and children with amputation and disability. More recently, Jega has been a key figure in the Late Effects of Disability Clinic, providing rehabilitative support for adults with disabilities acquired at childhood. In 2012, Ms Jegasothy received the Australian Physiotherapy Association (WA) Branch President’s Award for her contribution to the profession.
Community Service Award: Dr Sandy Chong
Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Marketing), 1996; Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems), 2003
Dr Chong is inspiring young people across Southeast Asia to achieve their career dreams. Sandy recognises the impact education has had on her career and has been determined to give back to the community by mentoring young people, conducting leadership workshops and public speaking. In particular, Dr Chong has been instrumental in supporting young women. She has served as an Executive Member on the United Nations Association of Australia, at the United Nations Women International Women’s Day Committee and has secured significant philanthropic support for major United Nations projects from her clients.
Young Alumna Award: Ashleigh Nelson
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), 2010
Ms Nelson is a dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, having played a pivotal role in the Australian women’s hockey team at the 2010 and 2014 games. During her time as a student, she successfully managed both study and hockey commitments and now works part-time at IPAR in the area of injury management and assisting injured workers return safely to their workplace.
Away from the hockey field, Ms Nelson is an ambassador for the suicide-prevention charity RUOK for which she raised $32,000 in 2014 while trekking the Kokoda Trail, and a mentor for the charity Ladder which supports at-risk youths.
Global Impact Award: Dr Mariya Ali
Bachelor of Social Work, 1998
Dr Ali has devoted her professional career to improving children’s rights internationally. Since graduating in 1998, Mariya has worked at major international organisations including the World Health Organization, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Action for Children and Oxford Brookes University, and her work has been presented to the ICCPR Committee and the UK Parliament’s All Parliamentary Groups. Her professionalism, passion and knowledge of children’s rights has enabled her to work successfully in politically and religiously sensitive regions and her work has improved the lives of millions of children across the world. Dr Ali has also resumed her successful academic career as Honorary Knowledge Exchange Associate in the Law Department at Oxford Brookes University.
Volunteer Leadership Award: Joerex Tsang
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Advertising), 2005
Since graduating in 2005, Mr Tsang has continued his association with Curtin as a key supporter and driver of alumni activities in Hong Kong. He is the Secretary for the Executive Committee of Curtin University’s Alumni Association Hong Kong, is the University’s Relationship Manager to the Federation of Australia Alumni Association and Austrade in Hong Kong, and was previously the Chair of the Curtin University Hong Kong Management Committee. In each of these roles, he has played an important role in strengthening Curtin’s relationship with alumni in Hong Kong and the greater community.
In his professional role, he is the Assistant Marketing Manager for Frank Templeton Investments, Hong Kong, and is responsible for the implementation of marketing strategy to increase brand awareness in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Professional Achievement Award – Science and Engineering: Beer Opatsuwan
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computing Engineering), 2006
Less than 10 short years into his engineering career, Mr Opatsuwan has made significant contributions to the standardisation of engineering practices. Since graduating in 2006, he has also been prolific in representing Australia at international engineering conferences and sharing this passion as a mentor to young engineers and fellow graduates. Earlier this year he received the prestigious Queensland Young Professional Engineer of the Year award and was a finalist for the national award. In his role as the Network Substation Standards Engineer at Energex, Theerasak was instrumental in the emergency response to the Queensland flood crisis in 2011.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Michael Turkic
Bachelor of Arts (English), 1983
Mr Turkic is an accomplished actor, director and educator in the film and theatre industries. After graduating from WAIT in 1983, he began his career as an actor in several ABC shows and series as well as theatre productions. In the late 1990s, he became a director for several national touring productions including Grease – The Mega Musical, Happy Days and The Sound of Music. Mr Turkic’s excellent work within the film and theatre industries was recognised with an ARIA Award in 1988. In recent years he has lectured in musical theatre at several institutions and was a founder of interCulture casting & managing (iCCAM) which is dedicated to the inclusion and promotion of artists of a non-Anglo heritage and supporting artists living with a disability.
Professional Achievement Award – Humanities: Peter Lee
Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), 1977; Bachelor of Architecture, 1979
Mr Lee is the driving force behind iconic Perth developments such as the new Perth Stadium, Brookfield Place and one40William. He is regarded as one of Western Australia’s premier architects and has won a number of state and national architectural awards. Mr Lee is currently a director at the international design firm HASSEL where he is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary international design team engaged in a diverse range of major local, national and international projects. His commitment to the architecture industry is illustrated by his position on a number of state and national industry boards including FORM, an independent, non-profit arts organisation that harnesses creativity to generate richer places, community, and cultural life in Perth.
Professional Achievement Award – Health Sciences: Andrew Whitehouse
Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Science) Honours, 2002
Professor Whitehouse is an internationally-renowned researcher into autism spectrum disorder. After graduating from Curtin in 2002, he completed a PhD at The University of Western Australia and now directs the Autism and Related Disorder research team at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia. His team is investigating the genetic and neurodevelopmental causes of disorders such as autism and language impairment, and hopes to identify prenatal risk factors for autism. Professor Whitehouse has published two books and his research has garnered worldwide media interest in TIME, The New York Times, CNN, and the BBC among others. He has won numerous awards and accolades including WA Business News 40 under 40 (2012) and was named as one to watch in The West Australian list of 100 Most Influential Western Australians (2013).
Professional Achievement Award – Curtin Business School: Joachim Tan
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), 1998
Mr Tan was recently recognised by GasToday magazine as one of the top 20 most influential leaders in the Australian gas industry. Following his graduation from Curtin in 1998, he has forged a successful career in business, economics and energy in both the public and private sectors. He has played an important role in the development of the WA energy sector, developing the pipeline easement calculation formula that guides that WA Government on easement charges.
Outside of his professional career, Mr Tan volunteers as a board member and director at several not-for-profit organisations and provides consultancy advice to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (WA).
Young Alumni Medal: Pooja Maru
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2007
Ms Maru graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2007 and is currently part way through completing her Master of Business and Administration at Curtin.
She became managing partner of Craven’s Pharmacy in 2012 at the age of 27 and has been instrumental in setting up mental health services in the pharmacy, developing a supportive, non-judgemental platform for mental health patients, their caseworkers and their doctors. Ms Maru continues to enhance their mental health service offering and is working with Minister Helen Morton on achieving better health outcomes for mental health patients.
Young Alumni Medal: Kyle De Souza
Bachelor of Commerce (Management), 2010; Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), 2010
Mr De Souza graduated from Curtin’s Western Australian School of Mines in 2008 with a Bachelor of Mining Engineering and has given his time, skills and earnings selflessly and tirelessly to bring education to African communities. In 2011 he travelled to Kenya to help at an orphanage in Nairobi, and shortly after set up the not-for-profit organisation Ewangan to give the children of local cattle herders desperately needed access to education in remote areas. This year, two of the students became its first to achieve primary school graduation. Mr De Souza has helped to build a classroom for orphans and a night school for Massai tribesmen in Kenya. He is founder and President of the charitable organisation Ewangan, General Manager of an Indonesian restaurant/resort, and on the WASM Graduates’ Association board.
Distinguished International Alumni Award: Harith Iskander
Bachelor of Art (English), 1988
Mr Iskander graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Arts (English) and has since returned to Curtin, bringing his stand-up routine to Perth in 2014.
He is generally acknowledged as Malaysia’s premier stand-up comedian. For more than a decade he has performed at countless events and entertained thousands of Malaysians and foreigners with his unique and original material. He is passionate about comedy and believes that people need laughter in their lives to counter other more serious events. As well as being a celebrated comedian, Mr Iskande is also an award-winning film director, actor and writer.
Distinguished International Alumni Award: Simon Collinson
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), 1989
Dr Collinson has had a successful career since leaving Curtin. He has won a McDonnell-Pew Fellowship to complete postdoctoral studies at Oxford and has made significant contributions to clinical psychology training in Singapore. He developed and maintained an unpaid clinical service for over six years at the National University Hospital. Dr Collinson has also mentored many students and led many research projects on cognition, validation of tools locally and looked into specific local issues e.g. metabolic syndrome etc.
Distinguished International Alumni Award: Philco Wong
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration), 2012
For more than 35 years, Dr Wong has been dedicated to the implementation, delivery and management of large-scale infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. Dr Wong is enthusiastic about participating in community and professional services. He is a fellow member of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK. He is currently Chairman and Member of several institutions and projects.
Distinguished International Alumni Award: Netty Muharni
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 2007
Ms Muharni was among the 10 percent of her community to survive the 2004 Tsunami, but tragically, her family were lost in the disaster. In the post-disaster chaos of uncoordinated relief efforts, she became determined to learn how communities like hers could be better protected from future disasters. At her sister’s suggestion, she applied for and won an Australia Awards scholarship to study a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University. Living in the quiet and ordered streets of Perth – what she calls “my second home” – Ms Muharni found the mental space to write a thesis deemed the best among the class of 2007. Now, as Head of Promotion Division at Aceh Investment Coordinating Board, she leads a very dynamic team and has created a working environment that draws the absolute best from all. Very committed to her work, she has been an inspiration for her team and colleagues.
Alumni Community Achievement Award: Lim Swee Hia
Bachelor of Science (Nursing Management) 1997; Master of Nursing, 2008; Honorary Doctor of Science, 2012
Professor Lim is currently Director of Nursing at SingHealth, the largest healthcare group in Singapore, and in 2008 was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of Curtin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Highly respected in the nursing fraternity after 40 years in the profession, Professor Lim is credited with fostering close professional relationships to significantly advance nursing education, research and workforce development in Singapore. From her base in the SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing at Singapore General Hospital, she and her team work collaboratively with Australian colleagues to improve the career prospects and training of nurses, through the introduction of evidence-based practices, research, training and postgraduate nursing programs.
Alumni Community Achievement Award: Kristy Tomlinson
Human Communication Science, 2007; Master of Philosophy (International Health), 2015
Ms Tomlinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Communication Studies and is currently completing Master of Philosophy in International Health both at Curtin.
Her ambition is to use her studies to achieve optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for minority groups, enabling them to be advocates for their own health needs and to become the best possible versions of themselves. Ms Tomlinson’s work targets underprivileged, underrepresented minority groups both internationally and domestically. Through her work with Equal Health and as the Go Global Country Coordinator for India, she provides free, interprofessional health care to people in rural India. Domestically, she works with underprivileged students, from low socio-economic backgrounds at Perth’s Challis Early Childhood Education Centre.
Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: John Worsfold
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1989
Mr Worsfold is a distinguished AFL player and coach. He was selected as an inaugural squad member of the West Coast Eagles in 1986, the same year in which he commenced his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at Curtin University. He commenced playing AFL in 1987 and was appointed captain in 1991 and went on to be premiership captain in 1992 and 1994. Two years after his playing career concluded, Mr Worsfold was appointed assistant coach at Carlton Football Club, where he remained for two years. He was appointed coach of the West Coast Eagles in 2002 and went on to coach 281 games over the next 12 years. The Eagles won a premiership in 2006 and he was twice named AFL Coach’s Association Coach of the Year.
In addition to his legendary AFL career, he has a highly impressive array of contributions to society. For example, he is an ambassador to the Shane Warne Foundation and the Australia Day Council, and he has also been an active supporter of charities such as Channel 7’s Telethon, the Cancer Council and the SAS Resources Trust.
Mr Worsfold is now an entertaining motivational speaker who talks about team work, team building and achieving and maintaining goals. Using anecdotes to entertain and educate his audiences, his goal is to effect cultural and behavioural change within an organisation.
Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Davina Porock
Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing), 1982; Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1986; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, 1990; Master of Science (Nursing), 1992
Dr Porock is one of the world’s most esteemed international experts in person-centred end of life care and a leading researcher in the care of people with dementia. Her work on end of life prognostication has dramatically improved the evidence base for advanced care planning at the end of life whilst her significant contribution to the development of person-centred approaches to the care of the elderly has impacted upon care communities as far afield as Australia, the UK and the United States of America.
Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Marianne de Pierres
Bachelor of Art (English), 1985
Ms de Pierres has had a very successful writing career. She has published several novels and short stories, and her work has been translated into nine languages. She has challenged traditions by writing across genres and defied stereotyping by telling her stories on multiple platforms. As well as her extensive writing credits, Ms de Pierres has given back to the writing community through formal and informal mentoring of emerging writers and participating in writers’ festival across Australia. She also plays an important role in building online communities, creating an online hub for readers and authors.
She is a well-respected author who continues to coach and mentor others and is an ambassador for reading and literacy.
Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Bill Beament
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), 1996
Mr Beament is the Managing Director of ASX-listed goldminer Northern Star Resources.
He has developed a reputation for being hard working and showing exceptional leadership skills. When the gold price dropped causing many companies to consolidate their mines, Mr Beament had placed Northern Star Resources in a great market position and in 2010, they were able to secure a $40million deal for the Paulsen’s goldmine in Western Australia and managed to repay the full acquisition within seven months. On the fourth anniversary of Northern Star, the company gave 5kg of gold, worth approximately $250,000 to the Telethon Adventurers. It is a cause close to their heart as they are a young management team all with young kids.
In 2013, Bill was named First Amongst Equals at the Business News 40under40 awards and is a board member for the Science and Engineering Advisory Board at Curtin.
Distinguished Australian Alumni Award: Dr Sue van Leeuwen
Bachelor of Science (Nursing), 1991); Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration), 2007
Dr van Leeuwen is an experienced community leader with experience in both executive and non-executive roles. She is a mentor and role model of ethical and values-led leadership and was instrumental in establishing Community Leadership Australia – a national network of leadership organisations with a vision to create more sustainable and resilient communities.
As CEO of Leadership WA, Dr van Leeuwen has led a vision to increase strategic community capacity building. Leadership WA values ethical leadership, diversity, change and community service. As CEO, she embodies and inspires these values: her personal and professional contributions are evidence of her living these values.
Inspiring Alumnus Award: Riyadh al Hakim
Bachelor of Social Science (Politics and International Relations), 2008; Graduate Diploma International Relations, 2010; Master of International Relations, 2010
Mr Al Hakimi arrived as a refugee with his family in Australia in 1995, aged 17, after spending five years of his life in a refugee camp on the border of Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Despite the personal challenges that he and his family have faced he continues to give back to his community – both in Australia and in his homeland of Iraq.
In Iraq, he works with the local charity Wheelchairs for Kids. This project first commenced in 2008 when he sent over 300 wheelchairs to children who had been injured as a result of the war, and has sent around 1200 wheelchairs to date. Within Australia he contributes actively to the work of the Centre for Human Rights Education. He has also assisted an uncountable number of refugees with their settlement in Australia.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia was instituted by Her Majesty The Queen on 24 February 1975 to recognise outstanding members of the Australian community at a national level.
Award recipients
Order of Australia
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
- Professor Deborah Jane Terry AC
For eminent service to tertiary education as an institutional leader and academic, to the strengthening of higher education through collaboration and innovation, and to the community.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Ms Bronwyn Edinger AM
For significant service to the performing arts through administrative roles. - Dr Judith Edwards AM
For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. - Dr Dorothy Erickson AM
For significant service to jewellery design, and to the arts in Western Australia. - Distinguished Professor Anna Haebich AM
For significant service to literature as an author, historian and academic. - Dr Natasha Hendrick AM
For significant service to youth, and to earth sciences. - The Honourable Sheila Margaret McHale AM
For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. - Mr Ray Sputore AM
For significant service to business, and to the construction industry. - Mr Mark Stickells AM
For significant service to science, particularly information technology, and to the community.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Ms Julie Adams OAM
For service to pharmaceutical oncology. - Miss Kyira Cox OAM
For service to softball. - Mrs Jacqueline Happ OAM
For service to the community through a range of organisations. - Professor Dudley Kingsnorth OAM
For service to mining, and to the community. - Ms Dominique Mecoy OAM
For service to business, and to the community. - Dr Katarina Miljkovic OAM
For service to science as a researcher. - Associate Professor Hannah Moore OAM
For service to epidemiology as a researcher. - Professor Debbie Silvester-Dean OAM
For service to chemistry.
Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)
- Mrs Melissa Anne Gardiner ASM
For service to the fields of paramedicine and midwifery.
Public Service Medal (PSM)
- Mr Iain Findlater Cameron PSM
For outstanding public service through leadership in road safety in Western Australia.
Honorary Doctorates
- Lee Musumeci
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of her exceptional work in implementing innovative programs that provide students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with the skills necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Distinguished Professor Jie Lu AO
For distinguished service to engineering and computer science, particularly through the research and development of artificial intelligence.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Dr Elizabeth Byrski AM
For significant service to tertiary education, and to literature. - Ms Heather Nancarrow AM
For significant service to education, and to the safety of women.
- Mrs Bess Nungarrayi Price AM
For significant service to the Parliament of the Northern Territory, and to the Indigenous community. - Ms Angela Ryder AM
For significant service to the Aboriginal communities of Western Australia.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Mrs Belinda Mason OAM
For service to the arts, and to human rights.
Honorary Doctorates
- Professor Deborah Terry
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition for her distinguished service to Australia’s university sector and her outstanding values-based leadership as Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University from 2014 to 2020. - Professor Sally Kift
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For her outstanding contribution to Australian higher education through her theory of transition pedagogy and its positive impact on the first-year experience and students’ long-term success. - Mr John Barrington
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the commercial and arts sectors of Western Australia through exceptional leadership and service. - Colonel Pamela Melroy
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of her services to and leadership in space exploration and innovation across Australia and globally.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Adjunct Professor Dennis Eggington AM
For significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia. - Mr Todd Harper AM
For significant service to cancer support programs, and to medical governance.
- Ms Carol Innes AM
For significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Ms Annette Barton OAM
For service to occupational therapy. - Professor Donna Cross OAM
For service to youth mental health and wellbeing. - Ms Claire Eardley OAM
For service to youth, and to the community. - Ms Patricia Evatt OAM
For service to the community through a range of organisations. - Mr David Lavell OAM
For service to the community of Mundaring. - Mr Peter Lee OAM
For service to community housing initiatives, and to architecture. - Mr Barrymore Markham OAM
For service to the community, and to aviation. - Mrs Joan Peters OAM
For service to the performing arts, particularly to film. - Ms Michelle Scott OAM
For service to the community through social welfare organisations. - Mrs Jude van der Merwe OAM
For service to the visual arts through administrative roles.
40under40
- Adrian Munro, Richmond Wellbeing
- Bay Yeo, Exal Corporation
- Cian Brennan, Quantum Contract Solutions
- Frank Mitchell, Kardan Construction Wilco Electrical (WA)
- James Curtis, Football Futures Foundation
- Jaun Paul Rebola, St John of God Health Care
- Kasey Venter, Elite Compliance
- Kristen Turnbull, CoreData Group
- Kylah Morrison, METS Ignited Australia Ltd
- Michael Challenor, VitalTrace
- Michael Hayden, Maarli Services
- Dr Vanessa Rauland, ClimateClever
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Charlie Bass
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
In recognition of his outstanding support of innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of the Western Australian economy. - Ms Libby Lyons
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished service to the social sciences through outstanding and influential advocacy for gender equality in the workplace, with impacts in Australia and internationally. - Mr Steve Scudamore
Honorary Doctor of the University
For his long-standing and significant contribution to Curtin University and the Western Australian community. - Mr Neil Warburton
Honorary Doctor of the University
For distinguished service to Curtin University and to the mining and resources sector, through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education through scholarships funding.
- Ms Sue Wilson
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition of exceptional leadership and wise counsel to Curtin University and the community. - Mr Ben Wyatt
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
For distinguished public service to the economy of Western Australia through exceptional financial management, and to Aboriginal people through land reform and equity initiatives.
- Dr Janice Bell
Honorary Doctor of Medicine
In recognition of her outstanding contribution at state and national levels to the field of General Practice and medical workforce education and training and her service as inaugural Chair of the Curtin Medical School external advisory committee. - Professor Sandra Eades
Honorary Doctor of Medicine
In recognition of her outstanding contribution and distinguished service to medical research, indigenous health, and to professional organisations.
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Professor Peter Leedman AO
For distinguished service to medicine, health and medical research as a physician-scientist, to professional societies, and to tertiary education.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Dr Brenda Hamlett AM
For significant service to youth through Guides. - Mr Basil Hanna AM
For significant service to children and families through a range of roles. - Ms Fiona Harris AM
For significant service to the finance, investment, resources and not-for-profit sectors.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Mr John Barrett-Lennard OAM
For service to art museum management and curatorial practice. - Dr Patricia Canning OAM
For service to the community, to nursing, and to aged care. - Adjunct Associate Professor Ruth Letts OAM
For service to nursing. - Ms Elsie Penny OAM
For service to Indigenous community health. - Mr Jamie Wallis OAM
For service to the mining sector, and to railway heritage.
Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
- Mr Allen Gale ESM
Honorary Doctorates
- Dr Jonathan Carapetis
Honorary Doctor of Medicine
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the local, national and international field of medicine and healthcare. - Mr Peter Coleman
Honorary Doctor of Engineering
In recognition of five decades of service, leadership and commitment to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples, and her contribution to establishing Aboriginal controlled community health organisations. - Ms Margaret Culbong
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of five decades of service, leadership and commitment to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples, and her contribution to establishing Aboriginal controlled community health organisations. - Mr Steve Scudamore
Honorary Doctor of the University
For his long-standing and significant contribution to Curtin University and the Western Australian community. - Ms Sue Wilson
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition of exceptional leadership and wise counsel to Curtin University and the community. - Dr John Hewson AM
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
For distinguished service to business and economics, with exceptional contributions to Australian economic policy and the financial system in academia, business, government, politics and the media.
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Mr Ronald Dullard AO
For distinguished service to education, local government and the community. - Mr Peter Hood AO
For distinguished service to business, commerce and the resource sector.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Dr Geoffrey Boughton AM
For significant service to engineering and professional bodies. - Mrs Sara David AM
For significant service to international humanitarian health programs. - Dr Ian Fairnie AM
For significant service to the community, and to veterinary and agricultural organisations. - Ms Cathi Moore AM
For significant service to young women and the community. - Ms Christine Simpson Stokes AM
For significant service to cultural organisations. - Emeritus Professor Vivian Sunderland AM
For significant service to education and pharmacy. - Mr Daniel Tucker AM
For significant service to mining and the Indigenous community.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Mrs Jahna Cedar OAM
For service to Western Australia’s Indigenous community. - Mr Leif Cocks OAM
For service to the conservation of endangered animals. - Mr Simon Cubitt OAM
For service to the southern Western Australian community. - Professor Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM
For service to emergency medicine. - Ms Kate Mulvany OAM
For service to the performing arts. - The Reverend Beth O’Neill OAM
For service to the Blackall community. - Mr Maxwell Page OAM
For service to the Western Australian performing arts. - Mr Craig Purdam OAM
For service to sports administration and physiotherapy. - Mrs Annette Reifler OAM
For service to community health. - Mr John Thornton OAM
For service to the performing arts and to the community.
Public Service Medal (PSM)
- Ms Pauline Bagdonavicius PSM
For service to outstanding public service through Western Australian advocacy roles. - Mrs Noelene Jennings PSM
For service to outstanding public service to Western Australian local government.
Australian Corrections Medal (ACM)
- Mr Samual Dinah ACM
For his role in protecting, rehabilitating and serving Indigenous offenders and the wider Western Australian community. - Mr Albert Torrens ACM
For outstanding service to Community Corrections with Aboriginal offenders in New South Wales.
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
- Commander Bronwyn Ferrier CSM RAN CSC
For outstanding achievement in the management of occupational hygiene and environmental hazards.
40under40
- Amanda Walker, WA Homestay
- Andrew Erkins, Digit
- Briege Whitehead, White Spark Pictures
- Dayna Pool, The Healthy Strides Foundation
- James Koerting, Gold Fields Australia
- Leslie Delaforce, DreamSpark
- Rachael Ferguson, Synxsole
- Rafael Kimberley-Bowen, Sealz
- Samantha Hall, Spaces Alive
- Yvonne Power, Village Energy
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Peter Bradford
Honorary Doctor of the University
For distinguished services to Curtin University through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education at WASM and education broadly across Curtin through scholarship opportunities. - Ms Elizabeth Gaines
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
For outstanding leadership in the Western Australian business community as a pioneering female CEO, and of ongoing commitment to Curtin University. - Professor Andrew Holmes
Honorary Doctor of Science
For seminal and pioneering contributions to the fields of conjugated polymeric materials and biological chemistry and for inspirational leadership communicating science and the development of Australian science policy. - Mr Kerry Stokes AC
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his significant and sustained commitment to child health research and to building a culture of philanthropy in Western Australia. - Mr Neil Warbuton
Honorary Doctor of the University
For distinguished service to Curtin University and to the mining and resources sector, through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education through scholarships funding. - Mr Keith Spence
Honorary Doctor of Engineering
In recognition of his distinguished and significant service to the field of engineering, including a substantial record of contribution to the education, training and resources sectors in Australia. - Mr Edgar Basto
Honorary Doctor of Engineering
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the global mining and resources sector, as an innovative engineer, successful manager and highly respected leader.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Jonathan Hronsky OAM
For service to the mining sector. - Dawn Gilchrist OAM
For service to regional communities. - Anthony Macri OAM
For service to aged welfare. - Brian Bourke OAM
For service to youth in Western Australia. - Maurice Swanson OAM
For service to community health.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Erin Lalor AM
For significant service to community health. - Joanna Barker AM
For significant service to medicine and to medical education. - John Barrington AM
For significant service to the community of Western Australia. - Deborah Karasinski AM
For significant service to people with disabilities and to the community of Western Australia. - Tara Brabazon AM
For significant service to education.
Australian Police Medal (APM)
- Kylie Simmonds APM
For dedicated commitment to the community of Western Australia and service to Western Australian Police Force. - Stuart Bartels APM
For outstanding service to the Western Australian community and service to Western Australian Police Force.
40under40
- Hannah Mann, Kimberley Pharmacy Services (Broome)
- Alicia Curtis, Alyceum
- Bianca Sandri, Urbanista
- Donna Edwards, Kinetic IT
- Jared Fitzclarence, KAW Engineering
- Jessica Ellison, Life Ready Physio – Perth
- Thomas Haines, Practice Insight
Honorary Doctorates
- Ms Pippin Drysdale
Honorary Doctor of Arts
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of ceramic arts and developing the Western Australian arts community. - Mr Richard Goyder AO
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
In recognition of exceptional leadership in business and outstanding contributions to the Australian Community. - Ms Amanda Healy
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
In recognition of distinguished services to business and commerce as an outstanding businesswoman and social entrepreneur, with an exceptional contribution to empowering Aboriginal women through employment and leadership programs. - Ms Helen Corbett
Honorary Doctor of LawsIn recognition of outstanding contributions to the cause of justice for Indigenous peoples in Australia and throughout the world. - Mr William Bill Beament
Honorary Doctor of EngineeringIn recognition of distinguished service to the mining sector and mining education in Western Australia through outstanding leadership, advocacy and influence. - Mr Thomas Shannon
Honorary Doctor of EngineeringIn recognition for distinguished services to engineering through sustained innovation in the development of motion capture systems, with worldwide benefits in the health and life sciences, entertainment and engineering. - Mr Irving Tan Tiang Yew
Honorary Doctor of EngineeringIn recognition of distinguished services to engineering, advancing the discipline through visionary technological innovation and transformation, and university-industry collaboration. - Professor Anant Agarwal
Honorary Doctor of LettersIn recognition of his leadership role in providing access to high-quality education on a global scale. - Professor Sir Ian Diamond
Honorary Doctor of LettersIn recognition of outstanding service in social science and higher education and advanced international research collaboration in Western Australia. - Mr Terry Agnew
Honorary Doctor of the UniversityIn recognition of outstanding service to Curtin University that has enhanced the Faculty of Business and Law’s global standing; and for ongoing leadership within the Western Australian business community. - Mr Colin Barnett
Honorary Doctor of the UniversityIn recognition of important support provided, as Premier of Western Australia, for key Curtin University initiatives, and significantly improved services to the underprivileged and disadvantaged of our community. - Mr Colin Beckett
Honorary Doctor of the UniversityIn recognition of significant and extended service to Curtin University; and a substantial record of contribution to the education, energy, science and infrastructure sectors in Australia. - Professor Eric Charoux
Honorary Doctor of the UniversityIn recognition of furthering Curtin’s strategic aims as a global university through the successful establishment of the Charles Telfair Institute and its evolution into the Curtin Mauritius campus. - Mrs Odylle Charoux
Honorary Doctor of the UniversityIn recognition of furthering Curtin’s strategic aims as a global university through the successful establishment of the Charles Telfair Institute and its evolution into the Curtin Mauritius campus.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Elizabeth Pattison OAM
For service to the community through youth and social welfare projects. - David Flanagan OAM
For his significant contribution to higher education, mining, philanthropy and the community.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Susan Baker AM
For significant service to tertiary education in the visual and creative arts, particularly through advancing scholarship and research opportunities. - Anne Banks-McAllister AM
For significant service to women through roles advancing gender equality, particularly in local government. - Carol Buckley AM
For significant service to the Crown, and to public administration in Western Australia. - Margaret Nowak AM
For significant service to education in the disciplines of business studies and economics, and to community and charitable organisations. - Reece Waldock AM
For significant service to public administration, particularly to transport and infrastructure planning and development in Western Australia, and to the community. - Christian Hayes AM
For service to swimming. - Peter Brown AM
For service to education in Western Australia.
40under40
- Raleigh Finlayson, Saracen Mineral Holdings
- Matthew Felton, Glosswood
- Joanna Hos, Fringe World
- Nicholas Bodley, MTi Group
- Aymee Mastaglia, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Daniel Morrison, Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
- Raymond Pecotic, Empire Financial Group
- Paula-Lee Pownall, Grubs Up
- Katherine Raynes-Goldie, Playup Perth
- Craig Saunders, Customised Projects and Custom Green
- Edward Serrano, Vekta Automation
- Jessica Pitt, Scope Training
- Claire Negus, Virtual Gaming Worlds
- Veena Mendez, Chevron Australia
- Tristan Clemons, University of Western Australia
Honorary Doctorates
- The Honourable Julia Gillard AC
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For her outstanding contribution to public life, particularly to education. - Mr Alan Dodge
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his significant contribution to the arts in Western Australia, Australia and internationally, his mentorship, and his tireless advocacy and promotion of arts education and accessibility. - Mr Bill Tai
Honorary Doctor of the University
For service to building an entrepreneurial community at Curtin and globally. Inspiring, encouraging and backing early stage tech entrepreneurs. - Mr Brian Wall
Honorary Doctor of Science
This award acknowledges exemplary achievements in pharmacy and public health administration and education. It recognises major outcomes achieved in public health and health service improvement in Australia. - Ms Tania Constable
Honorary Doctor of Commerce
For service to public policy and Australia’s energy resources sector, and for her commitment to the role of carbon capture and storage in reducing global carbon emissions.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Trevor Gorey OAM
For service to the accountancy profession in Western Australia. - Francis Donovan OAM
For service to veterans and their families.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Helen Fairnie AM
For significant service to veterinary science and animal welfare as a clinician and educator, and as a mentor to women in the profession. - Linda Fazldeen AM
For significant service to women as an advocate for gender balance in business leadership, public administration and the community. - Wendy Jenkins AM
For significant service to literature as an author, editor and publisher, and to mentoring and developing Australia’s literary community.
40under40
- Adam Mitchell, Black Swan Theatre Company
- Andrew Whitehouse, Telethon Kids Institute UWA
- Nathan Hood, Carbon Group
- Nicholas Bodley, MTi Group
- Rhys Walker, Floveyor
Honorary Doctorates
- Ms Kate Mulvany
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Ms Kate Mulvany is a prolific, award-winning playwright, screenwriter, librettist and actor whose concerns have extended to social activism and defending the role of arts in society. - Professor Sir Ian Diamond
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition for his outstanding service in social science and higher education and advanced international research collaboration in Western Australia.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Nola Cecins OAM
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation. - Sue Jenkins OAM
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation. - Peter Walton OAM
For service to youth through Scouting, to student exchange programs, and to education.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Susan Stocklmayer AO
For distinguished service to science communication and education through the development of academic outreach programs and public awareness initiatives, both nationally and internationally.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Kerry Smith AM
For significant service to library and information sectors as an academic and researcher, and to professional organisations.
40under40
- James Coghill, Total Green Recycling
- James Hallam, Subcon Technologies
- Kim Tran, La Belle Peau
- Mark Kerns, Kern Health and Workscreen Medical
- Matthew Sivewright, Fencewright
- Rhys Kelly, QUBE Property Group
- Toby Gardner, KPMG
Honorary Doctorates
- Emeritus Professor Graeme Turner
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his contribution to the fields of media studies and cultural studies internationally. - The Honourable Michael Kirby
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his outstanding record of judicial service and his promotion of human rights in Australia and overseas. - Dr Vanessa Guthrie
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of her remarkable contribution to strengthening Australia’s resources industries in the areas of sustainability, technical innovation and policy leadership. - Professor Con Michael
Honorary Doctor of Science
For his outstanding contribution to medical research and education in Western Australia and for his support in the development of the Curtin Medical School.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Glen Chittleborough OAM
For service to chemical science, to conservation, and to community music. - Brian Hunt OAM
For service to surveying and mapping, and to the community of the Swan Valley. - Barry Tonkin OAM
For service to engineering through professional bodies, and to the community. - Geoffrey Simpson OAM
For service to veterans and their families, and to service groups.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- David Eiszele AO
For distinguished service to public administration in Western Australia, particularly to the electricity supply and natural gas sectors, to policy development and reform, and to eye-health research. - Therese Temby AO
For distinguished service to education, in leadership, administration, advocacy and policy development roles in the Catholic education sector, and to community health. - Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University
For distinguished service to education in the tertiary sector through senior administrative roles, as an academic and researcher in the field of psychology, and as a mentor.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Anthony Tate AM
For significant service to the community through senior roles in peak Jewish welfare, advocacy and sporting organisations, and to tertiary education. - Menno Henneveld AM
For significant service to engineering, particularly road transport infrastructure. - Neville Bassett AM
For significant service to the community, particularly through executive roles with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. - Sabina Shugg AM
For significant service to the mining industry through executive roles in the resources sector, and as a role model and mentor to women.
40under40
- Steven Durkin
- Mark Higgins, Electro Medical Group
- Liz Ritchie, Committee for Economic Development of Australia
- Kyra Bonney
- Jennifer Wakeman
- Brendan Cooley, International Maritime Services
- Andrea Hoskins, The Marketing Centre
Honorary Doctorates
- Professor Ellen Kraly
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition of exceptional service to the Noongar people and Curtin University in the repatriation of the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artworks, Our heart coming home. - Hon Chief Justice Wayne Martin
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of exceptional contribution and ensuring greater access, transparency, compassion and human understanding to the administration of the law in Western Australia. - Emeritus Professor Michael McManus
Honorary Doctor of Science
For outstanding contributions to the science of human drug metabolism and exemplary leadership in the fields of science and higher education.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Sian White OAM
For service to international relations, particularly through tuberculosis prevention programs in the Pacific region. - Peter Harries OAM
For service to the media industry as a television entertainer and producer, and to the community. - Kay Danes OAM
For service to the community through promoting social justice and human rights. - Maureen Kelly OAM
For service to Indigenous communities in Western Australia.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Susan Ash AO
For distinguished service to the community, particularly in the area of social policy development, reform and implementation, and to the provision of services to people in need. - Michael Daube AO
For distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the area of public health policy and reform, through advisory roles with leading national and international organisations, and to youth. - Edward Wilkes AO
For distinguished service to the Indigenous community as a leading researcher in the area of public health and welfare, to youth in Western Australia, and to the provision of legal support services. - Peter Newman AO
For distinguished service to science education as an academic and researcher, through contributions to urban design and transport sustainability, and to the community.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Harry Phillips AM
For significant service to education, particularly in the fields of politics and civics.
40under40
- Scott Robinson, Jack in the Box
- Marissa Bechta, Cooper Partners Pty Ltd
- Kylee Schoonens, Fratelle Group
- John Bishop, PetRescue
- Jason Masters, Kuruma Marthudunera Aboriginal Corporation
- Irina Cattalini, Western Australian Council of Social Service
- David Goldsmith, Gold Style Homes
- Daniel Heredia, Hollywood Private Hospital
- Bruce Bairstow, LogiKal Projects Group
- Travis Bailey, South West Hospital Pharmacy
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Malcolm McCusker
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition of distinguished contribution and outstanding achievements to the Western Australian community and to the University as a legal practitioner, philanthropist and Governor. - Mrs Tonya McCusker
Honorary Doctor of the University
In recognition of distinguished service to the University and the broader community in the fields of philanthropy, leadership and community well-being. - Mr George Jones
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of exceptional contribution to the mining industry and philanthropy in Western Australia. - Dr Frances Pinter
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of distinguished contribution to the publishing industry and exceptional record of service to professional and public life.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Jacques Rousset OAM
For service to youth, and to the community of Perth. - Patrick O’Neill OAM
For service to medicine in far north Queensland. - Karen Bailey OAM
For service to education, particularly through the promotion of the Indonesian language and culture.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Joy Anderson AM
For significant service to community health and education, particularly through the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
40under40
- Warrick Hazeldine, Cannings Purple
- Trinity File
- Tony Chong, Lavan Legal
- Michael Piu, St Patrick’s Community Support Centre
- Dien Tang, Diversus
- Benjamin Ciocca, Provincial Real Estate
- Benjamin Avila, Bioorganics Pty Ltd
- Andrew Whitehouse, University of Oxford
- William Beament, Northern Star Resources Limited
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Garry Willinge
Honorary Doctor of the University
Recognised for his contribution to the Western Australian, the Australian and the international business, public sector and higher education communities. - Professor Jeanette Hacket
Honorary Doctor of the University
Recognised for her outstanding professional contribution to the people of Western Australia and for her leadership contribution to Curtin during her time in a number of senior management positions and, subsequently, as Vice-Chancellor from 2006 to 2013. - Dr Jim Gill
Honorary Doctor of the University
Recognised for his outstanding professional contribution to the people of Western Australia and for his leadership contribution to Curtin during his time as Chancellor. - Mr Andrew Mackenzie
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his contribution to the discipline of geochemistry and for strategic leadership in the resources industry.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Kevin Trent OAM
For service to local government, and the community of South Perth through a range of ex-service and social welfare organisations.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Thomas Calma AO
For distinguished service to the Indigenous community as an advocate for human rights and social justice, through contributions to government policy and reform, and to cross-cultural understanding. - Rosemary Coates AO
For distinguished service to the community in the field of reproductive and sexual health through executive roles with national and international health organisations, and to medical education and research.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Brian Wright AM
For service to architecture through leadership roles in professional organisations and contributions to the establishment of standards for the education of architects and the practice of architecture. - Colleen Hayward AM
For service to tertiary education through administrative and research roles, to the advancement of the rights of Indigenous people, particularly in the areas of social welfare, law and justice and children’s health. - Jeanette Hacket AM, former Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University
For service to tertiary education administration at Curtin University, to the fostering of links with overseas institutions, and to the promotion of equitable educational services for regional communities. - Graeme Henderson AM
For service to maritime archaeology in Western Australia through the documentation and preservation of Australia’s underwater cultural heritage, to international professional associations, and to the community. - Trevor Parry AM
For service to paediatric medicine and to child health through the introduction of innovative development programs, the promotion of prevention and early intervention, and contributions to protection services.
40under40
- Tri Suseno, Akamai Management Group
- Timothy Brewer
- Stuart Strickland, Empired Ltd
- Stephen Gobby
- Rebecca Cody, Methodist Ladies College
- Paul Deuchar, UCME Media
- Marquis Pohla, Metrix Consulting
- Lindsay O’Sullivan, Freehills
- Leigh Hughes, Comverj
- Kieran Wong, CODA
- Agnes-Ann Vacca
- Adam Harry, Echelon Construction Group
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Charles Morgan
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his vision and commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Malcolm Hughes OAM
For service to veterans and their families through the Western Australian State Section of the Naval Association of Australia. - Ross Dowling OAM
For service to the hospitality and tourism industry, to education, and to the development of ecotourism.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- George Jones AM
For service to the mining industry, to Australia-China business relations, and through executive roles with a range of youth care and hearing science organisations. - David Dolan AM
For service to education as an academic and researcher, particularly in the area of culture and heritage in Western Australia, and to youth.
40under40
- Tanya Sim, Block Branding
- Stuart Diepeveen
- Sean Reid, The Breakwater
- Pankaj Pathak, Curtin University
- Natasha Di Ciano, Egami Style
- John Nicolaou
- Deborah Ambrosini, Grandbridge Ltd
- Clinton Heal, MelanomaWA
- Andrew Sullivan, GeersSullivan
Honorary Doctorates
- Madam Swee Hia Lim
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of her distinguished contribution to the field of nursing. - Professor Fiona Stanley
Honorary Doctor of Science
As Foundation Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Professor Stanley has championed health and medical research and the importance of children and youth for Australia’s future.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Patricia Creevey OAM
For service to local government, and to the community of Mandurah. - Ian Murray OAM
For service to the community through a range of roles with sporting, social welfare and health-care organisations. - John Ryan OAM
For service in sport in Western Australia.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Robert Bell AM
For service and contemporary craft and design as a curator and advocate, and to the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. - John Cowdell AM
For service to the Parliament of Western Australia, to regional development, and to the community, particularly through contributions to history and heritage. - David Black AM
For service to education and to the social sciences, particularly through the promotion and preservation of the political and parliamentary history of Western Australia. - Robin Watts AM
For service to nursing through the development of nurse education, promotion of evidence-based health care and the establishment of ethical research standards. - Clive Robartson AM
For service to the community through local government and through the development of waste management systems. - Byron Lamont AM
For service to conservation and the environment, particularly Australian flora as an educator, researcher and author.
40under40
- Scott Robinson, Jack in the Box
- Lloyd Constantine
- Frank Letizia
- Emma Williamson, CODA Studio
- Diana Rigg, PLD Organisation
- Darren Berson, maXx Consulting Pty Ltd
- Bryan Pyne
Honorary Doctorates
- Gordon Martin
Honorary Doctor of the University
Recognised for providing outstanding corporate governance and business leadership to Curtin and to other organisations. - Mr Tom Calma
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his distinguished contributions to Indigenous health and education. - Dr John O’Sullivan
Honorary Doctor of Science
For contributions to international radio astronomy and for the invention and development of high-speed wireless networking. - Professor Bryant Stokes
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his distinguished contribution to the field of health care and for his ongoing contribution to health education and the medical profession. - Mr Arvind Jadhav
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For leadership and service to industry and for service to the broader community in the field of transformational leadership.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Linda Nixon OAM
For service to the community of the Busselton region through roles with health and aged care organisations, and to hockey. - Robert Weiland OAM
For service to education in Western Australia, particularly for children with special learning needs.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Ian Carter AM
For service to the community, particularly through Anglicare WA and through executive roles in a range of social justice and community organisations.
40under40
- Todd Mairs
- Scott Criddle, Decmil Group Limited
- Pankaj Oswal, Burrup Holdings Ltd
- Michael Lawson, Northerly Group Holdings Pty Ltd
- Geoffrey Reiser, Haeberlin Consulting
- David Egerton-Warburton
- Adam Zorzi, Livehire.me
- David Flanagan, Atlas Iron Limited
Honorary Doctorates
- Professor Guo Huadong
Honorary Doctor of Science
For contributions to the international development of radar remote sensing and for international leadership in research and higher education with the People’s Republic of China. - Mr Don Humphreys
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished service and advice to the University and for service to the broader community in the field of corporate governance and financial planning.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Jeanette Robertson OAM
For service to nursing and to the community through athletics, the Perth Zoo Docent Association and other voluntary roles.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Edgar Snell AM
For service to the visual arts as an academic, artist, commentator and administrator, to professional organisations, and as a mentor of young artists. - Carol Gaston AM
For service to the community, particularly through the health services planning and management sector in South Australia, to nursing education, and to humanitarian work in Australia and overseas.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Patricia Rhatigan AO
For service to rural and remote education, particularly through activities supporting Indigenous development and learning in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and through Catholic, governmental, educational and representational roles at state and national levels.
40under40
- Sonya Smart, Catholic Homes Incorporated
- Norman Robinson, Sentinel Stockbroking Pty Ltd
- Miles Cue
- Matthew Sullivan, Roobix
- Greg Hutchinson, Sonic HealthPlus
- Georgiana Lenzo, Atlas Linen Service
- Adam Harry, Echelon Construction Group
Honorary Doctorates
- Dr Jim Ross
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his distinguished career as a geoscientist and exceptional service to Curtin through his chairmanship of the Centre of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry and Earth Science Western Australia. - President (Professor) Lu Yongxiang
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of distinguished contribution to the development of fluid power transmission and leadership in the development of science and engineering in China.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Vyonne Geneve OAM
For service to the community through recording and preserving Art Deco architecture and art in Western Australia. - Wayne Belcher OAM
For service to the community, particularly through developing and promoting new initiatives in the aged care industry.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Lance Twomey AO, former Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University
For service to higher education as an administrator and academic, through promoting Australian tertiary education to the international market, and as a supporter of Indigenous, regional and multicultural education programs.
40under40
- Michael Anghie, Ernst & Young
- Lisa Hutchinson, Advance Physiotherapy Services Pty Ltd
- Leigh Junk, Brilliant Mining
- Fiona White-Hartig
- David Green, DG Global
- Damian Collins, Momentum Wealth
- Christian Lange, Condor Energy Services Limited
- Christopher Colbourne, Rio Tinto
- Carl Adams, KPMG
- Anthony Wilkes, Fergrove Vineyards Estate
- Angela Whittington, Kleenmaid Cannington
- Andrew Sharp, Properties, Facilities and Development (Curtin)
Honorary Doctorates
- Dr Ian Bernadt
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For his distinguished contribution to the Arts and his exceptional service to the community, from which the University continues to benefit. - Dr James Loh
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished service to the University in developing the international student market within Singapore and the wider region. - Emeritus Professor David Black
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished contribution to the branch of learning associated with history and politics, exceptional service to professional and public life, and the benefits these have brought to the University. - Emeritus Professor Lance Twomey
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Professor Lance Twomey has made an exceptional contribution to Curtin University of Technology and a tremendous contribution to the discipline of physiotherapy, both nationally and internationally, throughout his distinguished career.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Ifan Odwyn Jones OAM
For service to the mining and minerals industries, including research and education, to international trade, and to the community of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Michael Lekias AM
For service to the Greek community through a range of business, cultural, sporting and welfare organisations, to local government, and to medicine.
40under40
- Paul Niardone, Professional Public Relations
- Mark Anderson, Fairbridge Western Australia Ltd
- Marcus Gilmore, MLG Realty
- Kimberley Brotherson, Pharmacy 777
- Ian Goodenough, House of Representatives (Federal Lower House)
- Hamish Jolly, AeM Group
- Edward Rigg, Argonaut Capital
- David Powell, Blueprint Planning Pty Ltd
- Anastasia Brotherson, Pharmacy 777 Bayswater
- Michael Malone
Honorary Doctorates
- Professor Reginald Malcolm McCulloch
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of Professor McCulloch’s outstanding international scientific career.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Brian Coffey AM
For service to literature, particularly through the publication and promotion of the literary work of new writers.
40under40
- Todd Hutchison, PeopleRich
- Priya Cooper
- Matthew Sullivan, Roobix
- Maryanne Kelly, Argyle Diamonds
- Mark Stickells, Western Australian Energy Research Alliance
- Josephine Jennings
- Lachlan Henderson, St John of God Health Care
- Ian Junk, ACH Global
Honorary Doctorates
- His Excellency Lieutenant General John M Sanderson AC
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Recognised for advancing higher education within Western Australia. He has attended numerous official functions on campus and maintained a regular dialogue with Curtin’s Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and other key academic staff on issues both specific to the University and those affecting higher education as a whole. - Right Honourable Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Recognised for his personal commitment to education and Curtin University of Technology’s long-standing and highly valued relationship with Malaysia. - Ms Hazel Hawke
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Awarded for service to public life and distinguished contribution to learning, demonstrated through strong advocacy for education, particularly for women’s and indigenous education; acting to raise the profile of education among adults; and for efforts to raise public awareness of barriers to indigenous education and indigenous issue within the community in general. - Hon John Cowdell
Honorary Doctor of the Technology
In recognition of exceptional contribution to professional and public life and to learning, through promoting the value of education and raising the profile of education within the community and amongst young people in particular; for his significant efforts in achieving the vision for the John Curtin Centre, and his continued involvement in and support of the John Curtin Centre and the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library. - Professor Reginald Thomas Appleyard AM
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For Professor Reg Appleyard AM, in honour of his research and his willingness to put research at the service of society.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Susan Stocklmayer AM
For service to science and to the community through the development of programs to raise public awareness of scientific ideas and issues and by encouraging young people, particularly girls, to enter the field. - Charles Watson AM
For service to public health and education as an administrator and educator, to neuroscience, particularly as a contributor to work on brain mapping, and to the community. - Laurie Hegvold AM
For service to architecture, particularly through educational and professional associations, and to the development of export opportunities for Australian educational services.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Leonard Davis AO
For service to the mining industry, to the finance sector, and to the community through promoting corporate social responsibility in Australia.
40under40
- Stephen Choo, Hay Group
- Selina Duncalf, P & N Bank
- Scott Robinson, Jack in the Box
- Rachel Cook, Bonfire Group
- Patrick Ng
- Gavin Burnett
- Fay Bahemia, Murdoch University
- Christopher Shenton, Joondalup Hospital Pharmacy
- Chris Farquhar, WiredCity Pty Ltd
- Brian Leedman, AusBiotech Ltd
- Bernadette Hooper, Seven Elements Consulting Company
- Darren Haunold, Wills Domain
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Ian MacKenzie
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his strong and consistent support of the University during his Chairmanship of BankWest and in her personal life, including his unstinting support of the Graduate School of Business Advisory Board, in the early, difficult years. - Datuk Kim Shin Lee
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the University and to the Malaysian community, and his tireless efforts to raise the profile of education at all levels within Malaysia and to emphasise the value of learning in society. - Mr Richard Fairfax Court
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For his outstanding contribution to education and to the community. It also honours his exceptional service to professional and public life in Western Australia and in particular for service to the indigenous community. - Mr Richard August Tastula
Honorary Doctor of Technology
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University over an extended period in governance, and encouragement of innovation in mining engineering education.
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Patrick McClure AO
For service to the community through the development of social capital policy initiatives, and in the delivery of programs addressing social justice, welfare support, health and employment generation issues.
40under40
- Vincent Smith, Ernst & Young
- Suzan Pervan
- Russell Barnett, Australian Venture Consultants Pty Ltd
- Peter Harold, Panoramic Resources Ltd
- Melissa Lekias, Magenta
- Mark Da Silva, Concept Marketing
- Lynette Margolius, City Centre Fitness Club
- Kevin Gallagher, Clough Limited
- Graeme and Kim Yukich, Oakover Estate Winery
- Andrew Ford, Ford and Doonan Air Conditioning
- Andrea Pearson, Andrea Pearson Cultured Pearls
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Peter Jeffery OAM
For service to the arts through a range of media-related activities including film and television education, filmmaking, assistance to emerging filmmakers, and to the community through the operation of community television.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- John Mackenzie AO
For service to microbiology research, particularly as a leading contributor in the understanding of the genetics, pathogenesis and public health implications of viruses, and to education.
40under40
- Tanya Stolk, Cake Box
- Michelle Saunders
- Marie Stoner, Clinical Cell Culture Ltd
- Justin Coppin, JGC Accounting & Financial Services
- Julie Beeck, Market Equity Pty Ltd
- John Van Der Wielen, St Andrew’s Insurance Pty Ltd
- Joanna Ammon, Taxi Council of WA Inc
- Jacqui Jordan, Jacqui Jordan Events
- Fiona Kalaf, Youth Focus
- Edwin Bollig, Bollig Design Group
- David Wartzki, Australian Reflections
- David Hogan, Scoop Magazines
- Catherine Turner, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Cameron Manifold, Advanced Well Technologies Pty Ltd
- Bruce Davis, InGlobo Private Equity
- Bradley Woods, Australian Hotels Association (WA Branch)
- Andrew Horabin, Ovations Edu-tainment
Honorary Doctorates
- Hon Dr Elsie Kay Hallahan
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For her strong and long-standing support of, and involvement in, the Health Sciences and Social Work at Curtin University of Technology; and her commitment to the improvement of the health and welfare of Western Australian communities. - Mr Toshitami Kaihara
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Awarded for outstanding contributions to the sister-state relationship between the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan and Western Australia; and to the many initiatives introduced or supported by Mr Kaihara as Governor of Hyogo Prefecture in which Curtin University of Technology has benefited. - Mr Simon Lee
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of hi continued association with the University and his commitment to developing Australia-Asia relations and commerce, and his support of numerous community projects and organizations.
- Mr Charles Henry (Harry) Perkins
Honorary Doctor of Technology
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to agribusinesss in Western Australia and to the University in his role as Chancellor.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Bryant Stokes AM
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of neurosurgery, to the development and improvement of health-care standards in Australia, and to medical administration. - Jean Brodie-Hall AM
For service to conservation and the environment, particularly through the development of techniques for landscape planning in arid areas, and to professional development through the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Charles Perkins AO, former Chancellor of Curtin University
For service to primary industry, particularly as a leader and researcher in farm management practices and the new utilisation of grain, to tertiary education, and to the community.
Honorary Doctorates
- Mrs Ellen Jane Cox
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For significant contribution to the Curtin University of Technology Council and other important committees. - Ms Cheryl May Davenport
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For her contribution to women’s health, equity and social justice issues. - Mrs Elizabeth Heenan
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For significant contribution to the Curtin University of Technology Council and other important committees. - Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr George Chan Hong Nam
Honorary Doctor of Technology
For distinguished contribution in establishing Curtin’s first international campus at Miri and community service to the Sarawak community.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Reginald Appleyard AM
For service to education through the research and teaching of economic history, migration and population studies, and economics. - Clive Robartson AM
For service to local government, particularly through the City of Melville, and to the community through social welfare programmes and the Churches of Christ in Western Australia.
Honorary Doctorates
- Ms Ann Choo
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of distinguished contribution to the development of the physiotherapy profession in Singapore and long standing support offered to Curtin’s School of Physiotherapy. - Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Mr Philip Michael Jeffery
Honorary Doctor of Technology
In recognition of his distinguished service in upholding the prestige of the Office of Governor in Western Australia, and distinguished contribution to Western Australia. - Dr Diana Lynn Allen
Honorary Doctor of Letters
- Mrs Patricia Bunny
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished contribution to the Muresk Institute of Agriculture and commitment to the Kojonup community.
- Dr Kun Pui Cheong
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of distinguished contribution to Curtin University of Technology and the development of the Marketing Institute in Singapore. - Mr Clive Deverall
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his distinguished contribution to the branch of learning an leadership in the area of cancer control. - Ms Pantjiti Mary McLean
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished contribution to Art as a branch of learning and exceptional service to the community.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Reginald Appleyard AM
For service to education through the research and teaching of economic history, migration and population studies, and economics. - Clive Robartson AM
For service to local government, particularly through the City of Melville, and to the community through social welfare programmes and the Churches of Christ in Western Australia.
Honorary Doctorates
- Dr Haruhisha Handa
Honorary Doctor of Letters
In recognition of his extensive contribution to education, scientific and allied research fields, hospitals and community activities. - Emeritus Professor Marcus Liveris
Honorary Doctor of Technology
In recognition of his extensive contribution to education, scientific and allied research fields, hospitals and community activities.
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Lesley Parker AM
For service to education, particularly through promoting gender equality in mathematics and science education. - Donald Watts AM, former Director of the Western Australian Institute of Technology
For service to the advancement of science in the field of chemistry, to tertiary education, and to policy development in education.
Honorary Doctorates
- Professor Michael Daube
Honorary Doctor of Science
For outstanding leadership and distinguished contribution to the discipline of Public Health. - Ms Joy Brann
Honorary Doctor of Science
For outstanding community service through the development and teaching of palliative care. - Mr Trevor Michael Gorey
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished leadership as Pro-Chancellor of the University and outstanding contribution to education, accounting and the business community. - Dr Carol Rudyard
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For leadership and inspiration in Australian art and her significant contribution to the development of art education at Curtin University of Technology. - Emeritus Professor John Edgar Maloney
Honorary Doctor of Technology
For distinguished contribution as Vice-Chancellor of the University and leadership in bringing the John Curtin Centre to reality.
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Jennifer Morris AM
For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996.
Honorary Doctorates
- Ms Audrey Jackson
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For distinguished contribution to the Secondary School sector and as Pro-Chancellor of the University. - Mr Richard Malkin Bradley Reynolds
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For exceptional service to the legal aspects of statutes and regulations of universities and for serice as Pro-chancellor to the University. - Ms Miriam Stannage
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For leadership and inspiration in Australian art and her significant contribution to the development of art education at Curtin University of Technology. - Mr Michio Torii
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For his exceptional achievements and leadership in global business and marketing. - Hon Mr Justice Peter Frederick Brinsden
Honorary Doctor of Technology
For outstanding contribution to the legal and justice system in Australia and for leadership as Chancellor of the University from 1985 – 1990. - Mr Harry William Sorensen
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Dr Howard Hamilton Taylor
Honorary Doctor of Technology
For outstanding contribution to the visual culture of Australia.
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Alan Barblett AO, former Chair of the Western Australian Institute of Technology
In recognition of service to the law, particularly as Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Aust and former chairman of the National Legal Aid Advisory Committee.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Lance Twomey AO, former Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University
For service to education, particularly in the field of physiotherapy. - Peter Brinsden AM, former Chair of the Western Australian Institute of Technology and Chancellor of Curtin University of Technology
In recognition of service to law as a judge of the Supreme Court of WA and as President of the Australian Law Council and the Law Society of WA.
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
- Fiona Stanley AC
For service to maternal and child health research, particularly in peri-natal and infant problems, and for her contributions to improving Aboriginal and community health.
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Leon Andrew Davis
Honorary Doctor of Science
For exceptional leadership and service to the mining industry and commitment to the development of mining operations in active partnership with Aboriginal people. - Dr Eric Gaychee Tan
Honorary Doctor of Science
For major contribution to medicine and to the advancement of surgery whilst also devoting his energies to community service and multicultural activities. - Dr Suebtrakul Soonthornthum
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Hon Mr Justice Henry Litton
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Mr Edmund William Barker
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Dr Richard Cleaver
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Mr Raymond F Johnson
Honorary Doctor of Letters - President Fidel Valdes Ramos
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Lynette Gillam OAM
In recognition for service to the community through the organisation, ‘Compassionate Friends’.
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Ian F Burston
Honorary Doctor of Science - Mr Brian Clifford Edwards
Honorary Doctor of Science - Dr Roy M Green
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of the contribution made by Roy Montague Green both within the industry, community, and in particular his strong support and contribution to the University. - Dr Michael G Kailis
Honorary Doctor of Science
For the development and commercialisation of the marine resource industries in Australia and the region. His energy in developing major international activities directed to meeting the world’s food requirements is testament to his global contribution. - Dr Roger A G Vines
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his contribution to industry, the community, and in particular to the contribution made to the University. - Dr Kay Chai Khoo
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Tan Sri Dato Dr Kok Wing Lim
Honorary Doctor of Letters
- Dato Ming Swee Tan
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Emeritus Professor John R de Laeter
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Dr Cherry Joan Gertzel AM
In recognition of service to Australian/African relations as an educator, researcher and advisor to government and community air organisations.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Simon Lee AO
For service to the development of Australian-Asian trade relations and to the Chinese community.
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
- John Sanderson AC
For eminent service and exceptional performance of duty to the Australian Defence Force particularly as the Commander United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia.
Honorary Doctorates
- Dr Frank R Honey
Honorary Doctor of Science
In recognition of his contribution to the Curtin University of Technology and to the area of remote sensing. Conferred 6 April 1995. - Mrs Elizabeth A Churcher
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Laurence Brodie-Hall AO
In recognition of service to mining.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Priya Cooper OAM
In recognition of service to sport as a gold medallist at the Paralympic Games, Barcelona 1992.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Ian Burston AM
For service to the mining industry.
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
- Arvi Parbo AC
For service to the mining industry and to commerce.
Honorary Doctorates
- Mr Charles H Warman
Honorary Doctor of Science
For highly significant contribution through technical innovation relating to the science and practice of mechanical engineering. - Datuk Sin Bee Cheah
Honorary Doctor of Letters - Tan Sri Dato’ Kay Peng Khoo
Honorary Doctor of Letters
For recognition of his outstanding contribution to international business and in appreciation of his support for the University and his personal and professional association with Australia extending over many years. - Hon Malcolm John Bryce
Honorary Doctor of Technology
- Dr Colin Rex Joyner
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- John de Laeter AO
In recognition of service to science education.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Brian Edwards OAM
In recognition of service to physiotherapy and legacy through a fundraising solo flight from England to Perth in a Tiger Moth.
Honorary Doctorates
- Tan Sri Dr Chin Tuan Tan
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Eric Tan AM, former Chancellor of Curtin University
For service to international relations and to the community.
Honorary Doctorates
- Sir James Cruthers
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
1988
- Joy Brann AM
In recognition of service to nursing, particularly in the field of hospice care. - Dolph Zink AM
For service to secondary industry and to the community.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
1989
- Halina Szunejko OAM
For service to education and to the Polish community.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
1989
- Malcolm Bryce AO
In recognition of service to the Western Australian Parliament.
Honorary Doctorates
1985
- Hon Mr Justice Alan J Barblett
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1986
- Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Jolley
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1987
- Professor Donald Walter Watts
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1988
- Sir Donald Payze Eckersley
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1989
- Sir Arvi Parbo
Honorary Doctor of Science - Dr Alec Francis Trendall
Honorary Doctor of Science
For distinguished contribution to the field of geology and his valuable involvement with WAIT and Curtin Research in this field for over twenty years.
1990
- Dr Francis Aubie Sharr
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Order of Australia
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
1983
- Richard Reynolds AM
For service to commerce.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
1982
- Walter Neal AO
For service to education.
Honorary Doctorates
1980
- Dr Erica Underwood
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1981
- Dr Reginald C Buckett
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Dr Hayden Stanley Williams
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1982
- Sir Charles Court
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Dr Dolph W Zink
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1983
- Sir George Bedbrook
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Dr Walter Douglas Neal
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1984
- Dr Thomas S Ivankovich
Honorary Doctor of Technology
Honorary Doctorates
1976
- Dr Roy Haliday Henderson
Honorary Doctor of Technology
1978
- Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall
Honorary Doctor of Technology - Sir Wallace Kyle
Honorary Doctor of Technology