UNSW Canberra alumni receive Australia Day honours
A number of UNSW Canberra alumni have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
A number of UNSW Canberra alumni have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
A number of UNSW Canberra alumni have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
The UNSW Canberra alumni were among a host of UNSW community members across a wide range of disciplines recognised in this year’s honours.
Commander Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton © Commonwealth of Australia 2019
UNSW President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs said: “Congratulations to our honourees recognised for their contribution to the community and Australia.
“You were nominated by your peers for constantly putting others ahead of yourself, serving tirelessly and for making a difference. Thank you for your extraordinary work and efforts to improve the lives of people in Australia and around the world.”
UNSW Canberra alumnus Ben Farinazzo was named as an Australia Day Ambassador 2020. The Australia Day Ambassador Program sees inspirational Australians speak about what it truly means to be Australian at events across NSW.
UNSW congratulates all the members of its community who received 2020 Australia Day Honours.
The full lists of recipients are available at the website of the Governor-General.
A list of UNSW alumni who received Australia Day Honours in 2020 is available.
Air Commodore Wendy Blyth © Commonwealth of Australia 2019
Other UNSW Canberra community members recognised in this year’s honours include:
Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division
Member (AM) Military Division of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Commendation for Distinguished Service
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
Public Service Medal (PSM)