Honorary Award Recipients
Honorary Doctor of Arts HonDArts (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Arts has been awarded to:
2019
Ms Pippin Drysdale
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of ceramic arts and developing the Western Australian arts community.
Honorary Doctor of Commerce HonDComm (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Commerce has been awarded to
2022
Mr Charlie Bass
In recognition of his outstanding support of innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of the Western Australian economy.
Mr Ben Wyatt
For distinguished public service to the economy of Western Australia through exceptional financial management, and to Aboriginal people through land reform and equity initiatives.
Mr Ben Wyatt providing an occasional address.
2020
Ms Elizabeth Gaines
For outstanding leadership in the Western Australian business community as a pioneering female CEO, and of ongoing commitment to Curtin University.
2019
Mr Richard Goyder AO
In recognition of exceptional leadership in business and outstanding contributions to the Australian Community.
Ms Amanda Healy
In recognition of distinguished services to business and commerce as an outstanding businesswoman and social entrepreneur, with an exceptional contribution to empowering Aboriginal women through employment and leadership programs.
2018
Ms Tania Constable
In recognition for service to public policy and Australia's energy resources sector, and for her commitment to the role of carbon capture and storage in reducing global carbon emissions.
Honorary Doctor of Engineering HonDEng (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Engineering has been awarded to:
2021
Mr Edgar Basto
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the global mining and resources sector, as an innovative sector, as an innovative engineer, successful manager and highly respected leader.
Mr Peter Coleman
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the resources sector in Western Australia and globally.
2019
Mr William Bill Beament
In recognition of distinguished service to the mining sector and mining education in Western Australia through outstanding leadership, advocacy and influence.
Mr Thomas Shannon
In recognition for distinguished services to engineering through sustained innovation in the development of motion capture systems, with worldwide benefits in the health and life sciences, entertainment and engineering.
Mr Irving Tan Tiang Yew
In recognition of distinguished services to engineering, advancing the discipline through visionary technological innovation and transformation, and university-industry collaboration.
Honorary Doctor of Laws HonDLaws (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Laws has been awarded to:
2019
Ms Helen Corbett
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the cause of justice for Indigenous peoples in Australia and throughout the world.
Honorary Doctor of Letters HonDLitt (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Letters has been awarded to:
2022
Ms Libby Lyons
For distinguished service to the social sciences through outstanding and influential advocacy for gender equality in the workplace, with impacts in Australia and internationally.
Ms Libby Lyons and Dr Andrew Crane, Chancellor.
2019
Professor Anant Agarwal
In recognition of his leadership role in providing access to high-quality education on a global scale.
Professor Sir Ian Diamond
In recognition of outstanding service in social science and higher education and advanced international research collaboration in Western Australia.
2018
Mr Alan Dodge
In recognition of significant contribution to the arts in Western Australia, Australia and internationally, his mentorship, and his tireless advocacy and promotion of arts education and accessibility.
Ms Julia Gillard
In recognition of a distinguished career in political leadership and outstanding contributions in the fields of education, industrial relations, social inclusion, environmental protection and telecommunications.
2017
Ms Kate Mulvany
Ms Kate Mulvany is a prolific, award-winning playwright, screenwriter, librettist and actor whose concerns have extended to social activism and defending the role of arts in society.
2016
Former High Court Justice, the Honourable Michael Kirby
In recognition of an outstanding record of judicial service and his promotion of human rights in Australia and overseas. You can read Michael Kirby's occasional address from the February 2017 Graduations here.
Emeritus Professor Graeme Turner
In recognition of his contribution to the fields of media studies and cultural studies internationally. You can read Emeritus Professor Turner's occasional address from the February 2017 Graduations here.
2015
Chief Justice Wayne Martin
In recognition of exceptional contribution and ensuring greater access, transparency, compassion and human understanding to the administration of the law in Western Australia.
2014
Mr George Jones
In recognition of exceptional contribution to the mining industry and philanthropy in Western Australia.
Dr Frances Pinter
In recognition of distinguished contribution to the publishing industry and exceptional record of service to professional and public life.
2009
Mr Don Humphreys
2007
Dr Ian Bernadt
Emeritus Professor David Black
Dr James Loh
2005
Professor Reginald Thomas Appleyard AM
Hon John Cowdell
Ms Hazel Hawke
2004
Mr Richard Fairfax Court
Kim Shin Lee
Mr Ian MacKenzie
2003
Mr Brian Blanchflower
2002
Hon Dr Elsie Kay Hallahan
Mr Toshitami Kaihara
Mr Simon Lee
2001
Mrs Ellen Jane Cox
Ms Cheryl May Davenport
Mrs Elizabeth Heenan
2000
Dr Diana Lynn Allen
Mrs Patricia Bunny
Dr Kun Pui Cheong
Mr Clive Deverall
Ms Pantjiti Mary McLean
1999
Haruhisha Handa
1998
Mr Trevor Michael Gorey
Dr Carol Rudyard
1997
Ms Audrey Jackson
Mr Richard Malkin Bradley Reynolds
Ms Miriam Stannage
Mr Michio Torii
1996
Mr Edmund William Barker
Dr Richard Cleaver
Mr Raymond F Johnson
Hon Mr Justice Henry Litton
President Fidel Valdes Ramos
Dr Suebtrakul Soonthornthum
1995
Dr Kay Chai Khoo
Tan Sri Dato Dr Lim Kok Wing Lim
Dato Ming Swee Tan
1994
Mrs Elizabeth A Churcher
1993
Datuk Sin Bee Cheah
Tan Sri Dato' Kay Peng Khoo
1992
Tan Sri Dr Chin Tuan Tan
1990
Dr Francis Aubie Sharr
Honorary Doctor of Medicine HonDMed (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Medicine has been awarded to:
2021
Dr Jonathan Carapetis
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the local, national and international field of medicine and healthcare.
Honorary Doctor of Science HonDSc (Curtin)
An Honorary Doctor of Science has been awarded to:
2021
Ms Margaret Culbong
In recognition of five decades of service, leadership and commitment to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples, and her contribution to establishing Aboriginal controlled community health organisations.
2020
Professor Andrew Holmes
For seminal and pioneering contributions to the fields of conjugated polymeric materials and biological chemistry and for insprirational leadership communicating science and the development of Australian science policy.
Mr Kerry Stokes AC
In recognition of his significant and sustained commitment to child health research and to building a culture of philanthropy in Western Australia.
2018
Mr Brian Wall
In recognition of exemplary achievements in pharmacy and public health administration and education; and in recognition of major outcomes achieved in public health and health service improvement in Australia.
2016
Dr Vanessa Guthrie
In recognition of her contribution to Australia’s resources industry through academic scholarship, industry innovation and policy setting. You can read Dr Guthrie’s occasional address from the February 2017 Graduation Ceremony here.
Professor Deborah Terry (Vice-Chancellor) and Dr Vanessa Guthrie at the February 2017 Graduations
Emeritus Professor Constantine (Con) Michael AO
In recognition of his highly distinguished service in the field of medicine both in WA and nationally, and as a pioneer in establishing tertiary medical education and research in this State, particularly in his discipline of obstetrics and gynaecology. You can read Emeritus Professor Michael’s occasional address from the February 2017 Graduation Ceremony here.
Professor Deborah Terry (Vice-Chancellor), Emeritus Professor Con Michael, Professor William Hart (Dean of Medicine) and Mr Colin Beckett (Chancellor) at the February 2017 Graduations
2015
Emeritus Professor Michael McManus
For outstanding contributions to the science of human drug metabolism and exemplary leadership in the fields of science and higher education.
Professor Kevin Batty (Head of School of Pharmacy), Mr Colin Beckett (Chancellor), Emeritus Professor Michael McManus (Recipient), and Professor Deborah Terry (Vice-Chancellor)
2013
Mr Andrew Mackenzie
In recognition of his contribution to the discipline of geochemistry and for strategic leadership in the resources industry.
2012
Mr Charles Morgan
In recognition of his vision and commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.
2011
Madam Swee Hia Lim
In recognition of her distinguished contribution to the field of nursing.
Professor Fiona Stanley
As Foundation Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Professor Stanley has championed health and medical research and the importance of children and youth for Australia's future.
2010
Mr Tom Calma
Dr John O’Sullivan
Professor Bryant Stokes
2009
Professor Guo Huadong
2008
Dr Jim Ross
President (Professor) Lu Yongxiang
2006
Professor Reginald Malcolm McCulloch
2000
Ms Ann Choo
1998
Ms Joy Brann
Professor Michael Daube
1996
Mr Leon Andrew Davis
Dr Eric Gaychee Tan
1995
Mr Ian F Burston
Mr Brian Clifford Edwards
Dr Roy M Green
Dr Michael G Kailis
Dr RogerA G Vines
1994
Dr Frank R Honey
1992
Mr Charles H Warman
1989
Sir Arvi Parbo
Dr Alec Francis Trendall
Honorary Doctor of the University HonDUniv (Curtin)
2022
Mr Steve Scudamore
For his long-standing and significant contribution to Curtin University and the Western Australian community.
Mr Neil Warburton
For distinguished service to Curtin University and to the mining and resources sector, through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education through scholarships funding.
Ms Sue Wilson
In recognition of exceptional leadership and wise counsel to Curtin University and the community.
2020
Mr Peter Bradford
For distinguished services to Curtin University through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education at WASM and education broadly across Curtin through scholarship opportunities.
2019
Mr Terry Agnew
In recognition of outstanding service to Curtin University that has enhanced the Faculty of Business and Law's global standing; and for ongoing leadership within the Western Australian business community.
Mr Colin Barnett
In recognition of important support provided, as Premier of Western Australia, for key Curtin University initiatives, and significantly improved services to the underprivileged and disadvantaged of our community.
Mr Colin Beckett
In recognition of significant and extended service to Curtin University; and a substantial record of contribution to the education, energy, science and infrastructure sectors in Australia.
Professor Eric Charoux
In recognition of furthering Curtin's strategic aims as a global university through the successful establishment of the Charles Telfair Institute and its evolution into the Curtin Mauritius campus.
Mrs Odylle Charoux
In recognition of furthering Curtin's strategic aims as a global university through the successful establishment of the Charles Telfair Institute and its evolution into the Curtin Mauritius campus.
2018
Mr Bill Tai
In recognition of service to building an entrepreneurial community at Curtin and globally; and inspiring, encouraging and backing early stage tech entrepreneurs.
2015
Professor Ellen Kraly
In recognition of exceptional service to the Noongar people and Curtin University in the repatriation of the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artworks: our heart coming home.
2014
Mr Malcolm McCusker
In recognition of distinguished contribution and outstanding achievements to the Western Australian community and to the University as a legal practitioner, philanthropist and Governor.
Mrs Tonya McCusker
In recognition of distinguished service to the University and the broader community in the fields of philanthropy, leadership and community well being.
Honorary Doctor of Technology HonDoc (Tech)
This honorary award has been replaced by the Honorary Doctor of the University as at 1 January 2014.
An Honorary Doctor of Technology has been awarded to:
2013
Dr Jim Gill
Professor Jeanette Hacket AM
Mr Garry Willinge
2010
Mr William Gordon Martin
2007
Emeritus Professor Lance Twomey
2005
Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
His Excellency Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC
2004
Richard August Tastula
2002
Mr Charles Henry (Harry) Perkins
2001
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr George Chan Hong Nam
2000
Philip Michael Jeffery
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
1999
Emeritus Professor Marcus Liveris
1998
Emeritus Professor John Edgar Maloney
1997
Hon Mr Justice Peter Frederick Brinsden
Mr Harry William Sorensen
Dr Howard Hamilton Taylor
1995
Emeritus Professor John de Laeter
1993
Hon Malcolm John Bryce
Dr Colin Rex Joyner
1991
Sir James Cruthers
1988
Sir Donald Payze Eckersley
1987
Professor Donald Walter Watts
1986
Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Jolley
1985
Hon Mr Justice Alan J Barblett
1984
Dr Thomas S Ivankovich
1983
Sir George Bedbrook
Dr Walter Douglas Neal
1982
Sir Charles Court
Dr Dolph W Zink
1981
Dr Reginald C Buckett
Dr Hayden Stanley Williams
1980
Dr Erica Underwood
1978
Sir Wallace Kyle
Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall
1976
Dr Roy Haliday Henderson