ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Day Honours
A significant number of our alumni have been recognised for contributions to their field and their community.
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Day Honours 2025
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Officer of the Order of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (AO)
The Honourable Justice John Basten LL B (Hons) 1970, LL D 2024
For distinguished service to the law as a judge, to legal education, to board and commission roles, and as a champion of Indigenous and human rights.Emeritus Professor Keith Alexander Nugent B Sc (Hons) 1981
For distinguished service to tertiary education, to science as a physicist, and to the advancement of optical physics.ÂDavid Edgar Shelmerdine R D A 1974
For distinguished service to conservation and environmental sustainability through sector governance and philanthropic contributions.ÂDr Pamela Maunsell Wall D Univ 2022
For distinguished service to the community through charitable support and philanthropic contributions, and to the community of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. -
Member of the Order of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (AM)
Margaret (Margy) Elizabeth Burn Dip Lib St 1978
For significant service to library and information science, and to the community.Stephen (Steve) Alexander Grieve Former ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Staff MemberÂ
For significant service to architecture, and to arts development through leadership roles.Joanne Margaret Hedges ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Staff Member
For significant service to Indigenous community, particularly through oral health research and improved outcomes.Professor Patrick James O’Connor B Sc 1994, B Sc (Hons) 1995, Ph D (Ag Sc) 2001
For significant service to community health, and to conservation and the environment.ÂProfessor Stephen Peter McDonald M B B S 1991, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Staff Member
For significant service to kidney medicine as an administrator, researcher and clinician.Alister John Purbrick R D Oen 1976
For significant service to the wine industry. -
Medal of the Order of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (OAM)
The late Dr Philip James Ayres B A 1966, Dip Teach (Sec Gen) 1966, Ph D (Arts) 1972
For service to literature, and to education.Professor Claudine Sharon Bonder B Sc 1993, B Sc (Hons) 1994
For service to medical research.Elizabeth (Liz) Anne Bonetti B A 1986
For service to music.Vincent Joseph Ciccarello B Mus 1987, B Mus (Hons) 1988
For service to arts administration.Margaret Soo Hee Lee B Ec 1977
For service to the creative arts, particularly as an embroiderer.ÂThe late Adam Glen McKay B A 2003, Grad Dip Ed 2005
For service to basketball, and to the community.Janine Margaret Molloy B Ec 1963
For service to swimming as an official and administrator.Associate Professor Robert Francis Parkyn M B B S 1975
For service to medicine in the field of breast and endocrine surgery.¶Ù°ùÌýSamantha Pillay M B B S 1992
For service to urology.Alfred (Neil) Wilkinson R D A 1954
For service to the communities of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley. -
Public Service Medal (PSM)
Adam James Reid B Com (Mgmt) 2007
For outstanding public service in industry development and economic growth.Peter Tsokas B E (Civil) 1983
For outstanding public service in local government leading the City of Unley in strategic and environmental planning and reform.Dr Brett Darren Yeomans B Sc 1991, B Sc (Hons) 1992
For outstanding public service to industry and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s start-up ecosystem. -
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
Group Captain James William Blagg Former Student and Former Staff Member
For outstanding achievement in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Defence Force air capability sustainment contracting. -
Past recipients
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