Deakin congratulates recipients of 2017 Queen's Birthday honours

The Deakin community sends special congratulations to former Chancellor, Mr David Morgan AO, who received the Officer of the Order of Australia medal in the honours announced on Monday.

Mr Morgan received the honour in recognition of his exemplary service to the automotive industry, to Australian export strategies and service to higher education through fostering links between university and industry.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane den Hollander AO, congratulated Mr Morgan saying “his legacy remains as Deakin continues its strong trajectory of continuous improvement reflected each year in the various ranking and accreditation systems”.

Deakin also recognises and congratulates:

Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC)

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle AC: For eminent service to the people of Melbourne through roles in local government, to the Parliament of Victoria, particularly in the areas of health and public administration, and to the community as a supporter of youth, social welfare and medical research foundations.

Mr Aaron Gandel AC: For eminent service to the community as a benefactor and supporter of a range of visual arts and cultural institutions, to youth education, medical and biotechnology innovation programs, to business and to the advancement of philanthropic giving.

Mr Jacques Nasser AC: For eminent service to business and international commerce in the mining and manufacturing sectors through leadership and executive roles, to the development of sustainable policy frameworks for industry and government, and to the community as a philanthropist and benefactor.

Professor David Ian O'Connor AC: For eminent service to tertiary education, particularly to the strategic development of national and international university initiatives, and to the community through engagement in social policy, child welfare and juvenile justice research.

Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO)

Professor Peter John Dawkins AO: For distinguished service to tertiary education as an administrator and academic, particularly in the field of applied economic and social research, to professional organisations, and to public administration.

Professor Mohamed Khadra AO: For distinguished service to medicine in the field of urology as a surgeon, clinician and mentor, to rural and remote medical education, and to literature as an author and playwright.

Professor Linda Kristjanson AO: For distinguished service to tertiary education through leadership and governance roles, strategic and innovative university reforms, contributions to cancer research and palliative care, and to women.

Professor Roger Simmnett AO: For distinguished service to the accountancy profession, to business education, to the development of national and international auditing and assurance standards, to accounting organisations, and to research.

Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM)

Air Commodore Andrew Campbell AM: For exceptional service in establishing the Air Combat Officer Specialisation, in organisational change management, and in the development of an integrated, networked air warfare capability.

Brigadier Craig Furini AM: For eminent service to the community as a benefactor and supporter of a range of visual arts and cultural institutions, to youth education, medical and biotechnology innovation programs, to business and to the advancement of philanthropic giving.

Mr Michael Dowling AM: For significant service to the community of Geelong through leadership with a range of social welfare, business and education organisations.

Air Commodore Hayden Marshall AM: For exceptional service in operational planning and logistics, and organisational management.

Mr Pino Migliorino AM: For significant service to the Italian community, to multicultural and refugee settlement assistance groups, and through advisory roles.

Dr Kevin Murfitt AM: For significant service to people who are blind or have low vision, through senior roles, to the promotion of inclusion, and to education.

Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne AM: For exceptional service in maritime surveillance and response support, Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller development, airborne early warning and control acquisition, and strategic planning.

Dr Hugh Seward AM: For significant service to Australian rules football as a physician, particularly to the prevention and management of injuries.

Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM)

Mrs Anne Brackley OAM: For service to youth through Guiding, and to the community.

Ms Jocelyn Grant OAM: For service to the community of Queenscliff.

Ms Sandra Hills OAM: For service to aged care in Victoria.

Ms May Hu OAM: For service to the broadcast media, to women, and to the multicultural community of Victoria.

Mr Andrew Lawson OAM: For service to the community of Geelong.

Mrs Karen Spiller OAM: For service to Women, and to education.

Ms Lorraine Stokes OAM: For service to the community of Portarlington.

Military – Gallantry, Distinguished & Conspicuous

Brigadier Michael Annett, Commendation for Distinguished Service: For distinguished performance of duties as the commander, Task Group Afghanistan, Kabul on Operation, HIGHROAD.

Lieutenant Colonel Scott Hill, Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM): For meritorious achievement to the Australian Defence Force in disaster relief for Operation Fiji Assist 2016.

Meritorious

Mr Steven Warrington, Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM): For distinguished service and exceptional leadership to the Victoria Country Fire Authority.