In summary

  • Swinburne alumni and community members have been recognised for their service and achievements in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list
  • Service to people with disability and community, primary industry, and print journalism are some of the areas where our Swinburne community have made an impact
  • The Australia Day Honours list recognises 1042 inspirational Australians 

Swinburne alumni and community members are among 1042 inspirational Australians who have been recognised for their service and achievements in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list.  

Service to people with disability and community, primary industry, and print journalism are some of the areas where our Swinburne community have made an impact worthy of the honours list.

Swinburne community members recognised this year are:

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Neil Bibby AFSM, Swinburne alum: for significant service to the community through emergency service organisations.

Steven Harris, former Director of the Centre for Leadership and Public Interest at Swinburne: for significant service to print journalism.

Mike Stephens, Swinburne alum: for significant service to primary industry, and to the community.

Medal of the Order (OAM)

David Squirrell, Swinburne alum: for service to people with disability, and to the community.

Australian Police Medal (APM)

Wayne Martin, Swinburne alum: for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

Costa Katsikis, Swinburne alum: for distinguished service by a member of an Australian fire service. 

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