The University of Newcastle is incredibly proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of its valued community who are recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Mark Hoffman, congratulated all recipients and said the awards were a key moment to reflect on the incredible contribution of so many exceptional Australians.
“These awards recognise the extraordinary effort being made by staff, students, alumni, donors and other members of our University’s extensive network and community,” Professor Hoffman said.
“On behalf of our University, I extend warm congratulations to all those recognised in this year’s honours and thank them for their commitment to improving our nation and our communities.”
The University-affiliated recipients include:
| Name | Award | Received | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
Professor Sandra Claire Thompson | MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For significant service to tertiary education, to rural and regional health, and to Indigenous health. | Alumna |
Mrs Margaret Joy Baker | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to conservation and the environment. | Alumna |
Mrs Elizabeth Jan Dickeson | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to the community of the Hunter. | Alumna |
Dr John Edward Dickeson | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to the community of the Hunter. | Alumnus |
Dr Matthew Gray | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to community health. | Alumnus |
Mr John Clyde Mayo | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to surf lifesaving. | Alumnus |
Dr John William Wamsley | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to conservation and the environment. | Alumnus |
Major General Stephen John Jobson AM CSC | COMMENDATION FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE | For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Chief Combined Joint Operations (CJ3), Resolute Support Mission on Operation HIGHROAD from December 2019 to October 2020. | Alumnus |
Captain Katherine Ella Tindall RAN | CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC) | For outstanding achievement in Australian Defence Force strategic health policy and leadership of the Defence coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response. | Alumna |
Mrs Elizabeth Joy Freier | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to education. | Alumna |
Lieutenant Michael David Loring RAN | CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL | For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Safety in Shore Force | Alumnus |
Caroline Fiona Stacey | MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For service to the performing arts through administrative roles. | Alumna |
Professor Julie Ellen Byles | OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For distinguished service to medical research, to gerontology, and to professional scientific organisations. | Staff Member and Alumna |
Professor Sandra Jean Eades | OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For distinguished service to medical research, to Indigenous health, and to professional organisations. | Staff Member and Alumna |
Dr Deborah Jane Cockrell | MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For significant service to dentistry, to professional organisations, and to education. | Staff Member and Alumna |
Emeritus Professor Timothy Roberts | MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For significant service to environmental and life sciences, and to tertiary education. | Staff Member, Alumni Affiliate, Donor |
Professor Prudence Ann Francis | MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION | For significant service to medical research in the field of oncology, and to education. | Staff Member |
In an additional triumph for the region, the University also recognises those awarded Local Citizenship Awards:
| Name | Award | Received | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
Alysse Iliffe | Cessnock City Council Community Award | Outstanding contributions within the community in a field of endeavour. | Alumna |
Leonie Bryson | Environmental citizen of the year, Port Stephens Annual Awards | For significant service to the environment of Port Stephens over the past 12 months. | Alumna |
Kenneth Jordan | Freeman of Port Stephens, Port Stephens Annual Awards | For contributing an eminent service to the community over many years. | Alumnus |
Steev Hassall | Community Service and Activity (Highly Commended), Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast | Awarded for creating community activities or services that benefit the Coast. | Alumnus |
Ashley Harrison | Newcastle City Council Young Citizen of the Year | In recognition of her advocacy for victims of revenge porn, phishing, and impersonation, helping young women avoid exploitation through her start-up social enterprise, Verified Associates. | Current student, Ma & Morley scholar |
The Australia Day 2022 Honours List recognises 1040 outstanding and inspirational Australians.
For a full list of Australia Day honours and biographies on the recipients, visit the .
