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UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE DISTINGUISHED
ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS
Dr John Beard
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (1979)
In recognition of his dedication to the field of healthy
ageing, including guiding many countries on their policy
responses to population ageing.
COMPANION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AC)
• Professor Rhys Jones AC
• Mr Trevor McDougall AC
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO)
• Professor David Coventry AO
Ms Moya Dodd
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (1988)
In recognition of her service to women’s football, as a
player and a fierce advocate for change to benefit the sport.
• Ms Christine Ronalds AO SC
• Prof Cert Arbitration
• Professor John Turnidge AO
Mr Simon Hackett
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) (1987)
In recognition of his contribution to advancing the
IT industry, including involvement in bringing the
internet to Australia in the late ’80s, and through his
company Internode, launching Australia’s first
ADSL2+ broadband service.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
• Mr George Allingame AM
• Adjunct Professor Christopher
Eckermann AM
• Professor Charlotte de Crespigny AM
The Hon. Margaret Nyland AM
Bachelor of Laws (1964)
In recognition of her service to law, as a lawyer, judge,
justice and commissioner, including leading the Royal
Commission into child protection in South Australia
(2014-2016).
• Professor Sharad Kumar AM
• Dr John O’Donnell AM
• Dr Jennifer Rosevear AM
UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR
Marilyn Seidel was awarded
Volunteer on the Year 2017
for her contribution to the
Hughes Bequest Program
and Committee, which has
resulted in more scholarships
to disadvantaged students.
Marilyn and husband, Ron,
have been volunteers with the
University for over 10 years across
programs including the Dental
Patient and Talking with Aussies
Programs, which support student
learning endeavours at University.
• Mr Brian Spencer AM
Ms Léonie Ebert
• Professor Grant Townsend AM
Bachelor of Science (1968)
• Mr Kelvin Trimper AM
In recognition of Ms Ebert’s dedication to education,
advocacy for women and Aboriginal education, and
support of social justice.
• Professor Robert Vink AM
Dr Anthony Lake AM
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (1970)
• Mr Colin Campbell OAM
In recognition of Dr Lake’s service to the dental industry,
including his involvement in Disaster Victim Identification
(DVI) for state, national and international incidents.
• Dr Richard Cockington OAM
• Ms Barbara Deed OAM
John Crosby
• Mr Ian Fraser OAM
Roseworthy Diploma in Agriculture (1971)
• Dr Andrew Luck OAM
In recognition of his advocacy for farmers and the
Australian farming industry.
• Dr Julie Monis-Ivett OAM
• Mr Victor Patrick OAM
2017 JAMES MCWHA AWARD
OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT
Ms Annabel Crabb
• Mr Rhys Roberts OAM
• Ms Beth Serle OAM
2018 ADELAIDE FESTIVAL AWARDS
FOR LITERATURE
Eva Hornung (Master of Arts,
1991, PhD, 1997) has won two
2018 Adelaide Festival Awards
for Literature.
Eva has received both the
Premier’s Award ($25,000) and
the Fiction Award ($15,000) for
her novel, The Last Garden.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (1997)
In recognition of excellence in her career as a political
journalist, author and media personality, and being an
outstanding role model for other graduates.
2017 TIRKAPENA INDIGENOUS ALUMNI AWARD
Dr Kali Hayward,
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2005)
In recognition of her achievements in Indigenous medicine
through which she has become a leader in the community.
AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
• Dr Keryl Howie APM
To find out more about our
recipients and their stories, visit:
adelaide.edu.au/alumni/recognised/
distinguished-awards/
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