Monash community commended by Queen's honours
Professor Tam Sridhar AO
Alumni, volunteers and supporters from across the Monash University community have been recognised in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Among those recognised was Dean of Engineering, Professor Tam Sridhar, who was made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO). Professor Sridhar received his honour for distinguished service to tertiary education.
Fellow Monash academics Emeritus Professor Barry Hart and Dr Robyn Horsley have also been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to Australian communities in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Emeritus Professor Barry Hart from the School of Chemistry was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service to conservation and the environment, particularly in the areas of water quality, aquatic ecology and catchment management.
Dr Robyn Horsley from the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine was awarded a Medal in the General Division (OAM) for her service to occupational and environmental medicine, and to medical education.
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2012
Members of the wider Monash community recognised with honours in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List:
COMPANION IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AC)
Professor Peter Singer AC, Former staff member
For eminent service to philosophy and bioethics as a leader of public debate and communicator of ideas in the areas of global poverty, animal welfare and the human condition.
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO)
Professor Tam Sridhar AO (PhD Eng 1978), Dean of Engineering, Alumnus
For distinguished service to tertiary education, particularly the discipline of chemical engineering, as an academic and administrator, and to the forging of international strategic educational relationships.
Dr Peter Carey AO (HonDLitt 2000), Alumnus
For distinguished service to literature as a novelist, through international promotion of the Australian identity, as a teacher, and as a mentor to emerging writers.
Professor Nicholas Saunders AO (HonLLD 2006), Alumnus
For distinguished service to medicine and to higher education through administration and clinical leadership roles, and as a significant contributor to national academic and professional organisations.
Dr Jerry Ellis AO, (HonLLD 2009), Former Monash Chancellor, Alumnus
For distinguished service to business and commerce, particularly as a contributor to the development of the mining industry, to the environment through leadership and advisory roles, to higher education, and to philanthropy.
Adjunct Professor Simon Molesworth AO QC (BA 1975, LLB 1977), Alumnus
For distinguished service to conservation and the environment, to heritage preservation at national and international levels, to the professions and natural resource sectors, and to community health organisations.
Professor David Black AO, Former staff member
For distinguished service to science in the area of organic and heterocyclic chemistry, through leadership roles within professional organisations, and as an educator and mentor.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
Emeritus Professor Barry Hart AM, School of Chemistry
For service to conservation and the environment, particularly in the areas of water quality, aquatic ecology and catchment management, and to education as an academic and researcher.
Tony D'Aloisio AM (BA 1971, LLB(Hons) 1973), Alumnus
For service to business and commerce, particularly through leadership roles in the securities and investments regulatory sector, to Australia-Asia relations, and to charitable organisations.
Heather Butler AM (BA 1985), Alumna
For service to the community of the east coast of Tasmania, particularly through the tourism and hospitality sectors, to youth, and to the parliament of Tasmania.
Colin Carter AM, Supporter
For service to the Indigenous community through the development of employment and economic opportunities, as a supporter of charitable organisations, and to the sport of Australian Rules football.
Professor Christopher Christophi AM (MBBS 1972, PhD Arts 2001), Alumnus, former staff member
For service to medicine as a clinician, to medical education as an academic and researcher, through contributions to professional organisations, and to the Greek community of Victoria.
Dr David Cohen AM, Supporter
For service to progressive alternative education, curriculum development and science education, as a researcher and editor, and to the community.
Dr Graeme Gunn AM, Supporter
For service to architecture, to the promotion of innovative urban design, to professional education, and as a support of emerging architects.
Peter Gunn AM, Supporter
For service to the transport industry, to the development of innovative freight logistics strategies, and as a supporter of children's health organisations.
Dr Glen Kile AM, Supporter
For service to forest science, biosecurity and sustainable forestry through research, leadership and management.
Mr John Lawler AM APM (GradCertBus 1995), Alumnus
For service to public administration in the area of crime investigation and prevention through executive roles, and to national and international law enforcement.
Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM (BSc(Hons) 1974, PhD Sci 1977), Alumna, former staff member
For service to tertiary education, particularly through the Australian Catholic University, as an administrator and academic leader, to the discipline of science, and to the community.
Dr Pieter Mourik AM (MBBS 1971), Alumnus, former staff member, supporter
For service to medicine as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, to the promotion of medical services in rural and remote areas, and to education.
Associate Professor Tilman Ruff AM (MBBS(Hons) 1980),Alumnus, former staff member
For service to the promotion of peace as an advocate for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and to public health through the promotion of immunisation programs in the South East Asia-Pacific region.
Robyne Schwarz AM, Volunteer
For service to the community of Victoria through leadership roles with a range of social, health and welfare organisations.
Sandra Sdraulig AM (BA 1987, LLB 1987), Alumna
For service to the arts through the promotion of the Australian film industry, particularly through leadership roles with the Adelaide Film Festival, Film Victoria, the Melbourne International Film Festival and Ausfilm.
The Honourable Haddon Storey AM QC, Supporter
For service to the Parliament of Victoria, Particularly through law reform and contributions to cultural re-invigoration, to the arts through executive roles with cultural organisations and to education.
Judith Troeth AM, Volunteer
For service to the Parliament of Australia and to the community through contributions to public policy development and support for asylum seekers and women’s rights.
MEDAL IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (OAM)
Dr Robyn Horsley OAM (MPH 1988), Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
For service to occupational and environmental medicine, and to medical education.
Ralph Sinclair OAM, Monash Science Centre
For service to science education.
Captain Andrew Fysh OAM (MMaintReliabEng(DE) 2004),Alumnus
For meritorious service in the fields of Marine Engineering and Engineering Management.
Henry Jolson OAM QC (BEc 1972, LLB 1972), Alumnus, supporter
For service to the law, particularly in the area of alternative dispute resolution, to professional organisations, and to the community.
David Kenley OAM (BEc 1981), Alumnus, supporter
For service to communities affected by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, particularly through coordination and action of relief efforts provided by the Australian Children's Trust.
Dr Kenneth Lyons OAM (PhC 1948), Alumnus
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community through a range of volunteer roles.
Professor Ruth Rentschler OAM (PhDBus 1999), Alumna
For service to education, to the arts, and to the community.
Janice Smith OAM (MEdSt 1994), Alumna
For service to the sport of swimming, particularly as an official and instructor, and to the community.
Judith Smith OAM (MEdSt 1994), Alumna
For service to the sport of swimming, particularly as an official and instructor, and to the community.
Michael Zylberman OAM, Supporter
For service to the community through a range of Jewish organisations.
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM)
Paul Buckley PSM (GradDipBus(Mgt) 2001), Alumnus
For outstanding public service and sustained leadership to the local community.
Valerie Callister PSM (DipArts(SocSci&Hum) 1975, BArts(SocSci&Hum) 1977), Alumna
For outstanding public service to the Gippsland region, especially in the areas of relief and recovery following natural disasters.
Pamela White PSM (BA(Hons) 1978), Alumna
For outstanding public service to disadvantaged and vulnerable people; and policy roles in disability, community care, child protection, youth justice and housing, and for her expertise in emergency management responses.
AUSTRAILIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM) (No citation)
Mr Trevor Carter APM (MPA 2007), Alumnus