Distinguished alumni

Each year, Monash University acknowledges extraordinary contributions and achievements of our worldwide alumni community with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The awards recognise contributions made by esteemed and respected alumni who are leaders in their field. The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is extremely proud of our own alumni who have received one of Monash University’s highest accolades.

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 
Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

2025

Kay Dunkley (PostgradDipClinPharm 1989, BPharm 1983)

2024

Anthony Tassone (BPharm (Hons) 2002)

2023

Steven Kastrinakis (MPharm 1993, BPharm 1990)

2022

Michelle Lynch (BPharm 1996)

2021

Russell Tait (MPharm 1986, BPharm 1983)

2020

Paul Naismith (BPharm 1988)

2019

Stuart Giles (BPharm 1992)

2018

Adjunct Research Professor Craig Rayner AM (BPharmSci (Hons) 2004, BPharm 1994)

2017

George Tambassis (BPharm 1986)

2016

William ‘Bill’ Scott AM (BPharm 1969)

2015

Suzanne ‘Sue’ Kirsa (BPharm 1983)

2014

Adjunct Associate Professor Stephen Marty (BPharm 1970)

2012

Cathie Reid AM (BPharm 1991)