2024 Australia Day Honours Recognize Outstanding Contributions from Our Community
The University of Newcastle congratulates all recipients who have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours, in particular celebrating those that make up a vital part of the University community.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, congratulated all recipients, highlighting that the awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of outstanding Australians.
“These awards provide an important chance to reflect upon all of the dedicated Australians who have made a significant impact in our community,” said Professor Zelinsky.
“I extend my congratulations to all those recognised, and in particular our students, staff, alumni, donors, and the wider network of our diverse University community. I would like to thank each of these recipients for their ongoing commitment to improving our communities and our nation.”
The University-affiliated recipients include:
| Name | Award | Received | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Kelvin Matthew Kong | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to medicine as an Otolaryngologist, and to Indigenous health. | Alumni/Staff |
| Laureate Professor Jennifer Mary Gore | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to tertiary education. | Staff |
| Conjoint Professor Tracy Elizabeth Dudding-Byth | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to medical research, particularly genetics, and to the community. | Alumni/Staff |
| The late Mr Roy Maxwell Hazlewood | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to the Anglican Church of Australia. | Staff |
| Dr Vicki Jane Flenady | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to medical research, particularly in the field of perinatal mortality. | Alumni |
| Professor Gail Garvey | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to Indigenous health, and cancer research. | Alumni |
| Mr Nicholas John Housego | Awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) | For outstanding public service in developing and embedding the practice of facilitation services within government departments and agencies. Embedding the practice of facilitation services within government departments and agencies. | Alumni |
| Sarah Jane Nilsson | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to nursing. | Alumni |
| Barbara Ann Whitcher | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to the community through a range of organisations. | Alumni/Donor |
| Simon Bernard Geraghty | Awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) | For outstanding public service in the development of technology platforms providing vital services and access to government services. | Alumni |
| Dr Anne Therese Knight | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to medicine through a range of roles. | Staff |
| Ms Jayne Lloyd | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to the community through social welfare organisations. | Alumni |
| Emeritus Professor Roy Herbert Green | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to business, and to tertiary education in the fields of science, technology and innovation. | Board Member/Staff |
| Associate Professor Carmel Mary Hawley | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to kidney medicine as a researcher, clinician and mentor. | Alumni |
| Professor Brett Gerard Mitchell | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | For significant service to nursing, particularly infection prevention and control. | Staff |
| Dr Jennifer Joan Barnes | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to the performing arts through opera, and to the community. | Alumni/Staff |
| Mr Rodney Harold Barnes | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to music, and to the community. | Alumni |
| Mrs Louise Elizabeth Buxton | Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) | For service to aged care. | Alumni |
The Australia Day 2024 Honours List recognises 1,042 outstanding and inspirational Australians.