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Honorary Award Recipients

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.


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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Terry and Vanessa Guthrie
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


This honorary award replaces the Honorary Doctor of Technology.

An Honorary Doctor of the University has been awarded to:

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.

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

 

Professor Jeanette Hacket receiving an Honorary Doctor of Technology at the February 2014 Graduation Ceremony from Ms Sue Wilson, Council Member