UQ community recognised in King's Birthday Honours

An internationally-recognised scientist is among an extensive list of University of Queensland representatives who have been named on the King’s Birthday Honours List this year.

UQ researchers, academics, alumni and philanthropists are among the more than 1,100 Australians recognised for their contributions and service to the community.

UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AO congratulated community members who were recognised on the Honours List.

“I’m pleased to see so many members of our UQ community recognised and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to society,” Professor Terry said.

“Each one of them should be immensely proud of their achievements, which also help to highlight the impact of research, teaching and learning at UQ.”

Professor David Craik, a Laureate Fellow at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to science in the field of biological and medicinal chemistry, to tertiary education, and as a mentor.

“I felt very humbled and excited as it recognises the hard work of my team of talented and dedicated researchers,” Professor Craik said.

Professor Craik discovered a family of plant molecules – or peptides – that can be harnessed for a range of applications including new drug classes and eco-friendly pesticides.

Professor Craik was also recently elected as a Fellow of the oldest scientific society in the world, the Royal Society, for his outstanding contribution to science.

Other members of our extended community including staff, former staff, community members, supporters and alumni include:

• Reginald John Richardson Co-Founder, Director and supporter of UQ’s Poche Centre, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to community health organisations, and to the visual arts as a leader, supporter and patron.
• Professor Donald Wilson has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to medicine through public health leadership, to regulatory bodies, and to tertiary education.
• Dr Tony Badrick, a UQ alum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to diagnostic pathology in leadership roles, and to education.
• Mr Peter Blatch, a UQ alum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to youth through Scouting, and to education.
• Dr James Bradley, a UQ alum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of anaesthetics.
• Emeritus Professor Colleen Cartwright, former staff member and a UQ alum, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to aged care planning, policy and research.
• UQ alum Brett Clark has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to community health, the arts, and to sports organisations. Mr Clark was a 2022 recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award and a director of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.
• Professor Emerita Berwyn Clayton, a UQ alum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the vocational education and training sector.
• Associate Professor Roger Grigg from the Rural Clinical School within the Medical School has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of otolaryngology head and neck surgery.
• Professor Terry Haines, a UQ alum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medical education and research into fall prevention and mobility.
• Music composer and UQ alum Professor Liza Lim has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the performing arts.
• Adjunct Professor Peter Martin APM from UQ’s School of Social Science has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to public administration in Queensland. He served as a police officer for 38 years and is a former Deputy Commissioner in the Queensland Police Service and Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services.
• Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to speech pathology and allied health in a range of roles. She is a previous National President of Speech Pathology Australia and is recognised for championing social justice and equity for individuals with communication and swallowing needs, and as a mentor to students and academics in Australia and overseas.
• Adjunct Professor John McGagh from UQ’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the mining sector as a chemical engineer.
• Small animal surgical specialist, Adjunct Professor Philip Moses in UQ’s School of Veterinary Sciences has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the veterinary profession as a doctor, administrator and educator. He has lectured in Australia, North America and South East Asia to promote and improve animal care and welfare. 
• Emeritus Professor Robert Michael Whitby from the Greenslopes Clinical Unit within the Medical School was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of infectious diseases, and to tertiary education.
• Dr Geoff Wilson, a UQ alum has been appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community through charitable organisations.
• Dr Diana Coote, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine.
• Engineer and mining executive, UQ alum Allan Davies has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM). He has been recognised for his service to the community through charity work including co-founding Dalara Foundation which donates to medical research, education, animal protection and Indigenous youth.
• Dr Mary Dunne, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine through a range of roles.
• Dr Cameron Ford, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the law.
• Dr Don Gilmour, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the forestry sector.
• Dr Clement Gordon, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine, and to the community.
• The Honourable Kenneth Hayward, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the people and Parliament of Queensland.
• Dr Michael Pyne, Adjunct Lecturer in UQ’s School of Veterinary Science and UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to veterinary science.
• Mr John Ryan, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to education as an administrator.
• Former staff member and current Vice President of UQ Alumni Friends, Associate Professor Peter Clark Ryan has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM) for his service to dentistry. Professor Ryan’s distinguished career included a 37-year association with UQ’s School of Dentistry, and various professional associations. 
• Dr Margaret Shapiro, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM) for her service to community health.
• Ms Jaclyne Fisher, a UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to public administration, and to the community.
• Mrs Penelope Hamilton, a UQ Alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through social welfare organisations.
• Dr Trevor Jordan, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through a range of roles.
• Miss Astrid Jorgensen, a UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community as a musical director.
• Mr Ross McConachie, a UQ alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Australia-Japan relations, and to business.
• Dr Stephen Morris, a UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine.
• Mr Graeme Roberts-Thomson, UQ Alum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for or service to public administration.
• Ms Julie Russell, a UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the road transport industry.
• Mr Kevin Sinden, a UQ alum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to youth through Scouts.
• Mr Matthew Higgins, a UQ alum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to Queensland with international impact in the fields of surveying, geodesy and spatial sciences.
• Malcolm Letts, Deputy Director-General and Chief Biosecurity Officer at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, UQ alum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to state and national biosecurity.
• Dr Andrew Stevenson, a UQ alum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service through leadership and stewardship of Australia's astronomy capability.

Australia Day Honours for UQ community