Congratulations to our Australia Day award recipients 2023 Congratulations to our 10 Churchill Fellows, Patron Tom Calma, Life Member, and Selection panel member who were all recognised on the 2023 Australia Day Honours list. Message from the Governor General “Congratulations to the outstanding Australians recognised in today’s Honours List. The recipients have had a significant impact at the local, national and international level and are, quite simply, inspiring,” the Governor-General said. “They go above and beyond, are from all over the country, and contribute every day in every way imaginable. These are the people who see us through good times and bad. They’re the first to show up and the last to leave. “They’re almost always humble to a fault but I urge recipients, for today, to put aside that humility – it’s important they know how much they are valued.” Congratulations to our Churchill Fellows • Lynette Doppler OAM (CF 2006) – Medal of the Order of Australia for service to education, and to the community. • Gordon Fairman APM (CF 2009) – Australian Police Medal • Kirstin Ferguson AM (CF 2003) – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to business, and to gender equality. • Anne Hooker OAM (CF 2007) – Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community, particularly to youth. • Gregory Kesby AM (CF 2006) – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to obstetrics and gynaecology, and to professional organisations. • Graham Lieschke AM (CF 2004) – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine as a haematologist, and to medical research. • Darren Mitchell OAM (CF 2010) – Medal of the Order of Australia for service to veterans. • Sally Torr AM (CF 1982) – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to healthcare administration, and to the community of western New South Wales. • Judith Travers OAM (CF 2000) – Medal of the Order of Australia for service to education administration, and to the community. • Paul Tunzi AM (CF 2017) – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to music as a pianoforte technician, and to professional associations. Congratulations to our Patron • Professor Tom Calma AO awarded 2023 Senior Australian of the Year Congratulations to our Life Member • Alexandrea Cannon OAM Medal of the Order of Australia for service to business. Congratulations to our selection panel member Belinda Duarte AM – Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Indigenous community, and to sports administration. *** Applications for Churchill Fellowships open 1 March A Churchill Fellowship is a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas to explore a topic or an issue you are passionate about. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community and in any field or topic of interest. There are no educational qualifications needed. Applications open 1 March 2023 with a series of information sessions being held during February. To learn more about how you can become a Churchill Fellow visit our website. |
