Monash University staff recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Monash University professionals have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to Australian communities in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Among the 376 Australians who were recognised for the honorary list is Professor Graeme Davison who was made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to the community as a leading scholar and commentator on Australian urban history.
Professor Davison, from the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, has authored a number of books on Australia’s past and will release a book on the history of Monash in 2012.
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University was acknowledged on this significant occasion, showcasing the leading role the University plays in Australian medical research.
In a list dominated by men, Professor of Medicine, Suzanne Crowe was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia medal (AM) for her service to medical research in the area of HIV/AIDS medicine and infectious diseases as an academic, clinician and researcher.
Also recognised for their outstanding contribution to medical research was Mr Alastair Lucas, Member, Dean’s Advisory Board and Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Department of Surgery, Alfred Hospital who received Member of the Order of Australia medals.
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2011
The following is a list of members of the Monash University community who received honours in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO)
Professor Graeme Davison AO, Current staff member
For distinguished service to the community as a leading scholar and commentator on Australian urban history.
Professor Rupert MacLean AO (DipEd 1970, BEd 1972), Alumnus
For distinguished service to technical and vocational education, particularly through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
Associate Professor Trevor Budge AM (BA 1971, DipEd 1972), Alumnus
For service to town planning, particularly the development of regional and rural communities in Victoria, and to education.
Professor Suzanne Crowe AM (MBBS 1979, PhD Med 1999), Alumna
For services to the medical research in the areas of HIV/AIDS, medicine and infectious diseases as an academic, clinician and researcher, and to professional associations.
Mr Peter Fox AM (BBus 1987), Alumnus, volunteer
For service to transport and logistics.
Wing Commander Ian Henderson AM (BSc 1990, LLB 1992), Alumnus
For service in military law.
Mr Alastair Lucas AM , Advisory Board Member
For service to medical administration, particularly through the MacFarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research, to the finance sector and to environmental organisations.
Mr Dennis Nelthorpe AM (BJuris 1974, LLB 1977), Alumnus
For service to social justice.
Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AM (MD 2006), Current staff member, Alumnus
For service to medicine.
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM)
Dr Jayant Bapat OAM (PhD 1968), Alumnus
For service to the Hindu community and education.
Dr Margaret Bowman OAM (PhD 1973), Alumna
For service to local government.
Ms Ann Carlyon OAM (BA 1964), Alumna
For service to the community.
Mrs Danielle Charak OAM (BA 1964), Former staff member, supporter
For service to women, education and the Jewish community.
Mr Bruce Fuhrer OAM (HonMSc 1988), Former Monash staff, Alumnus
For service to conservation.
Mr Brian Hawdon OAM (PhC), Alumnus
For service to the community.
Rabbi Philip Heilbrunn OAM, Supporter
For service to the St Kilda Hebrew congregation and to the community.
Dr Bruce Ingram OAM (BSc (Hons) 1978, MBBS (Hons) 1981), Alumnus
For service to medicine.
Mr Ross Lake OAM (BEc 1976, DipEd 1977, LLB 1981), Alumnus, supporter
For service to art administration
Mr Barry Novy OAM, Supporter
For service to the community, particularly children.
Mr Roland Perry OAM (BEc 1973), Alumnus
For service to literature as an author.
Professor Andrew Tonkin OAM, Current staff member
For service to medical research in the field of epidemiology and preventative medicine.
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM)
Mr Neil Robertson PSM (BA (Hons) 1985, LLB 1990, MPA 2008), Alumnus, supporter
For outstanding public service and leadership through the provision of innovative legal policy in a diverse range of areas.
AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICE MEDAL (AFSM)
Mr Richard Griffiths AFSM (MPA 2008), Alumnus
AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL
Mr Stephen Trewin (AdvDipMicaParaSt 2001), Alumnus