Australia Day Honours for Swinburne alumni
Swinburne alumni have been recognised for their service to various industries and communities in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.
In summary
- Swinburne alumni have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list
- Services to the winemaking and tourism industry, community and emergency services are some of the areas our Swinburne community members have made an impact
- The Australia Day Honours list recognised 732 inspirational Australians
Swinburne alumni are among 732 inspirational Australians who have been recognised for their service and achievements in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.
Services to tourism, community and emergency services are some of the areas where our Swinburne community have made an impact worthy of the honours list.
Swinburne alumni recognised this year are:
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
Ross Brown, Swinburne alum: for significant service to wine making industry, and to tourism.
Medal of the Order (OAM)
Selba-Gondoza Luka, Swinburne alum: for service to the African community of Victoria.
Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)
Fiona Burns, Swinburne alum: for distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service.
Australian Police Medal (APM)
The Late Senior Sergeant James Egan, Swinburne alum: for distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force.
Senior Sergeant Rodney Munro, Swinburne alum: for distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force.
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