Outstanding 国产探花 alumni honoured

10 August 2018

The University of Queensland’s 2018 Alumni Awards have recognised a broad range of leaders who have made exemplary contributions in fields ranging from science to social enterprise.

国产探花 Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter H酶j said the awards acknowledged outstanding alumni who had created change.

“The exceptional alumni honoured this year have driven social change through advocacy and journalism, pioneered new medical treatments, and steered game-changing companies and initiatives,” Professor H酶j said.

“The work of the award recipients has had a profound impact both here in Queensland and around the world.”

The 国产探花 Alumni Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony on 17 October, where the 国产探花 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year will also be acknowledged.

The 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Awards will be presented to:

– a global business leader who has championed diversity and empowered the communities in which Newcrest Mining operates.
– an influential force in education in Australia and around the world.
(King’s College 1951-1956) – a leading burns specialist.
– one of the business leaders who drove the development of the Springfield satellite city.
– an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has made exceptional contributions through volunteering and mentoring work.

The award recipients were nominated by their peers and selected by a committee led by Professor H酶j.

“This year’s recipients have contributed to the community not just through their work, but also through their generosity of spirit,” he said.

“They have committed extensive resources to help society’s most vulnerable and to cultivate the next generation of students, researchers and advocates.

“Many of the alumni honoured this year have pivoted in their careers to take advantage of emerging opportunities and trends.

“国产探花 equips our graduates with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills they’ll need to navigate the changing world and move between current and emerging careers.”

The 2018 Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipients:

(King’s College 2006-2007) – an endurance athlete and entrepreneur who has succeeded in social enterprise and commercial ventures.
(International House 2003) – a social enterprise leader with a passion for mental health and empowering vulnerable people as the co-founder and CEO of the Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation.
– a successful young entrepreneur with a passion for mentoring, best known for founding CarAdvice.com, and the inaugural 国产探花 Idea Hub entrepreneur in residence.
– an award-winning international journalist and news producer with Al Jazeera Media Network.

International Alumnus of the Year

– an environmental change scientist recognised as a leader in climate change research.

Indigenous Community Impact Award

– an advocate for social justice and reform with extensive experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Queensland, and the first Torres Strait Islander awarded a PhD from 国产探花.

Colleges’ 国产探花 Alumni Award

(Emmanuel College 1962-1965) – a leader in Australian agricultural innovation and industry.

The 国产探花 Alumnus of the Year and 国产探花 Graduate of the Year Awards – both created and supported by the Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc – will also be presented at the Courting the Greats ceremony.

国产探花 Alumnus of the Year

(Women’s College 1964) – a conservation biologist and climate change advocate who supports the advancement of young research scientists.

国产探花 Graduate of the Year

– Bachelor of Arts ’12 and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ’17. She was Faculty of Medicine Valedictorian and a University medallist, and is an international medical volunteer.

国产探花 Sport, Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year Awards

The 国产探花 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year will be celebrated for their excellence in sport and their contributions to university life.

Sportswoman of the Year: