ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS
Awards
UNSW wishes to recognise alumni who have achieved excellence in their chosen field of endeavour. The Alumni Awards for Achievement are made to eminent UNSW alumni in Australia and throughout the world who have made outstanding contributions to their community, have stimulated new ideas and services and have shown exceptional dedication, creativity or leadership. The Awards, an annual event since 1981, are a celebration of alumni achievement and demonstrate what can be achieved with a UNSW education.
The UNSW Alumni Association seeks your help in locating alumni whose achievements qualify them for these prestigious Awards. If you believe that someone should be recognised for their contribution in any one of the following fields - arts, science, technology, engineering, business, commerce and community service - we would like to know. Please attach a supporting statement (500 words or less) outlining the achievements of your nominee. Your statement should clearly identify the eminent position of your nominee with emphasis on:
The UNSW Alumni Association seeks your help in locating alumni whose achievements qualify them for these prestigious Awards. If you believe that someone should be recognised for their contribution in any one of the following fields - arts, science, technology, engineering, business, commerce and community service - we would like to know. Please attach a supporting statement (500 words or less) outlining the achievements of your nominee. Your statement should clearly identify the eminent position of your nominee with emphasis on:
- leadership ability
- stimulation of new ideas and services
- innovation
- creativity
- dedication
- community service
2008 ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM, BEng (Civil) ’81 MBA AGSM ’86
Guido Belgiorno-Nettis is Joint Managing Director of Transfield Holdings and a Director of Transfield Services Limited. During his career Guido has been responsible for the identification, development and delivery of major infrastructure projects around Australia for Transfield Holdings – including the Melbourne City Link, the Sydney Airport Rail Link, a number of power stations and water treatment plants, rail concessions, and the adaptive reuse of historic maritime precinct at Walsh Bay Sydney. Transfield Holdings is now a successful investor and developer, acting as owner and developer of new business/ ventures primarily in the outsourced industrial services sector, the social infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Guido is Chairman of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, a Trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW, a Director of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club, and was an inaugural director of Transurban Limited. He was made a member of the Order of Australia in 2007 for services to the construction industry, and the arts in executive and philanthropic roles. In 2005 he was awarded the Australian Graduate School of Management’s Distinguished Alumni award for leadership and innovation in business.
Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM, BEng (Civil) ’81 MBA AGSM ’86
Guido Belgiorno-Nettis is Joint Managing Director of Transfield Holdings and a Director of Transfield Services Limited. During his career Guido has been responsible for the identification, development and delivery of major infrastructure projects around Australia for Transfield Holdings – including the Melbourne City Link, the Sydney Airport Rail Link, a number of power stations and water treatment plants, rail concessions, and the adaptive reuse of historic maritime precinct at Walsh Bay Sydney. Transfield Holdings is now a successful investor and developer, acting as owner and developer of new business/ ventures primarily in the outsourced industrial services sector, the social infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Guido is Chairman of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, a Trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW, a Director of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club, and was an inaugural director of Transurban Limited. He was made a member of the Order of Australia in 2007 for services to the construction industry, and the arts in executive and philanthropic roles. In 2005 he was awarded the Australian Graduate School of Management’s Distinguished Alumni award for leadership and innovation in business.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Dr Robert Every, BSc’68 PhD’71
Dr Bob Every is Chairman of Wesfarmers and Iluka Resources and a Director of Boral, and one of the leaders of the Australian business community and a major contributor to philanthropic activities. He was involved in the reorganization of the Australian steel industry and the creation of OneSteel; serving as its first Managing Director. He also served as President of BHP Steel. The legacy of his business acumen and foresight is Australian’s international leadership in the steelmaking industry. He has maintained a longstanding connection with the UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering and says that the catalyst of his stellar career began when Rupert Myers spoke at his high school and convinced him to come to UNSW. Bob has also contributed to the Art Gallery of NSW as a member of the President’s Council and has served as a Chairman of the Corporate Council of CARE Australia Corporate Council where his role involved obtaining corporate support for Australia’s international relief activities. He is also a director of Redkite that supports children through cancer.
Dr Robert Every, BSc’68 PhD’71
Dr Bob Every is Chairman of Wesfarmers and Iluka Resources and a Director of Boral, and one of the leaders of the Australian business community and a major contributor to philanthropic activities. He was involved in the reorganization of the Australian steel industry and the creation of OneSteel; serving as its first Managing Director. He also served as President of BHP Steel. The legacy of his business acumen and foresight is Australian’s international leadership in the steelmaking industry. He has maintained a longstanding connection with the UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering and says that the catalyst of his stellar career began when Rupert Myers spoke at his high school and convinced him to come to UNSW. Bob has also contributed to the Art Gallery of NSW as a member of the President’s Council and has served as a Chairman of the Corporate Council of CARE Australia Corporate Council where his role involved obtaining corporate support for Australia’s international relief activities. He is also a director of Redkite that supports children through cancer.
ARTS
The Dinosaur Designs Directors’ team
Ms Louise Olsen BAVA’86 Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Mr Stephen Ormandy Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Ms Liane Rossler BAVA’86 Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Louise Olsen, Stephen Ormandy, and Liane Rossler have combined their intuitive creativity that shapes their distinctive work in jewellery and homewares and has informed the development of their extraordinary company, Dinosaur Designs. They operate locally and export to twenty countries worldwide. They have forged an important place in Australian design history through the distinctively Australian character of their work. Their business is environmentally and socially responsible and they are a climate friendly company. Louise, Stephen and Liane are dedicated to supporting creativity and innovation in the arts through philanthropy and they are generous in their community support. They have continued to show their support for UNSW by establishing the annual Dinosaur Designs awards for a graduating student of COFA.
The Dinosaur Designs Directors’ team
Ms Louise Olsen BAVA’86 Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Mr Stephen Ormandy Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Ms Liane Rossler BAVA’86 Grad Dip Prof Art Stud’87
Louise Olsen, Stephen Ormandy, and Liane Rossler have combined their intuitive creativity that shapes their distinctive work in jewellery and homewares and has informed the development of their extraordinary company, Dinosaur Designs. They operate locally and export to twenty countries worldwide. They have forged an important place in Australian design history through the distinctively Australian character of their work. Their business is environmentally and socially responsible and they are a climate friendly company. Louise, Stephen and Liane are dedicated to supporting creativity and innovation in the arts through philanthropy and they are generous in their community support. They have continued to show their support for UNSW by establishing the annual Dinosaur Designs awards for a graduating student of COFA.
COMMUNITY AT LARGE
Ms Kathryn Greiner AO BSW’69
Kathryn Greiner has contributed in significant ways, over many years, to the wellbeing of the Australian community and has commanded widespread public respect for her generosity of spirit, her honesty and for her leading support of the needy and charitable organizations, including fund raising appeals for the Salvation Army and Save the Children Fund. She is a public figure of considerable note and has used her Social Work skills, learnt at UNSW, in helping to progress the cause and understanding of early childhood protection and development. Kathryn is noted for her professional career as a business woman and director and has courageously spoken out about the role of spiritual values and morality in public and private life. She has also been active in her support of UNSW Foundation since 1988 and is generous both financially and practically. Amongst her current directorships she is Chair of Australian Hearing and a member of the National Capital Authority, and a board member of Bell Shakespeare Company.
Ms Kathryn Greiner AO BSW’69
Kathryn Greiner has contributed in significant ways, over many years, to the wellbeing of the Australian community and has commanded widespread public respect for her generosity of spirit, her honesty and for her leading support of the needy and charitable organizations, including fund raising appeals for the Salvation Army and Save the Children Fund. She is a public figure of considerable note and has used her Social Work skills, learnt at UNSW, in helping to progress the cause and understanding of early childhood protection and development. Kathryn is noted for her professional career as a business woman and director and has courageously spoken out about the role of spiritual values and morality in public and private life. She has also been active in her support of UNSW Foundation since 1988 and is generous both financially and practically. Amongst her current directorships she is Chair of Australian Hearing and a member of the National Capital Authority, and a board member of Bell Shakespeare Company.
HOW TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE FOR AN ALUMNI AWARD
In order to nominate a candidate for the Alumni Award, please follow these steps:
1. Download and read the guidelines for nominating candidates.
2. Fill out the nomination form – remember that you can print this out or fill it in onscreen (if you are emailing the nomination, save the completed form to your computer as a word processing document).
3. Attach this to the front of your supporting information, (which should be in the form of a word processing document if emailed).
4. Either post your completed nomination form and supporting information to:
UNSW Alumni Association
c/- Alumni Relations Office
UNSW Foundation
The Chancellery G30
The University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2052
or send them as email attachments to: alumni@unsw.edu.au (you will receive confirmation that your nomination has been received).
Applications for the 2009 Alumni Awards close TBA.
Enquiries can be directed to the Alumni Association on:
Ph: + 61 2 9385 3279
Fax: + 61 2 9385 3278
email: alumni@unsw.edu.au
1. Download and read the guidelines for nominating candidates.
2. Fill out the nomination form – remember that you can print this out or fill it in onscreen (if you are emailing the nomination, save the completed form to your computer as a word processing document).
3. Attach this to the front of your supporting information, (which should be in the form of a word processing document if emailed).
4. Either post your completed nomination form and supporting information to:
UNSW Alumni Association
c/- Alumni Relations Office
UNSW Foundation
The Chancellery G30
The University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2052
or send them as email attachments to: alumni@unsw.edu.au (you will receive confirmation that your nomination has been received).
Applications for the 2009 Alumni Awards close TBA.
Enquiries can be directed to the Alumni Association on:
Ph: + 61 2 9385 3279
Fax: + 61 2 9385 3278
email: alumni@unsw.edu.au