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Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients


Dr Albert Walter Jones AO

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to what are now the three South Australian Universities, to the extended scholarly community, and in his chosen field of education.

Albert Jones graduated with PhD in 1985 at the University of New England, M A in 1944, B A in 1937, B Sc in 1932, all from the University of Adelaide.

Mr Gavin Walkley

In recognition of his contribution to the two Universities on North Terrace, to St Mark's College, to the community and to the profession of architecture and planning.

Gavin Walkley graduated with M A in 1949 and B E in 1934 (University of Adelaide).

Dr William Andrew Dibden

In recognition of a lifetime of service to psychological and psychiatric medicine, and as Director General of Medical Services and to the community.

William Dibden graduated with MB BS in 1939 (University of Adelaide).

Mr Maxwell Henley Harris

In recognition of profound contributions made to cultural creativity as the founding father of Australian modernism in the Arts.

Maxwell Harris qualified for the degrees of B A and B Ec (University of Adelaide).

Ms Rosemary Joan Taylor

In recognition of years of outstanding service often at great personal risk in the general cause of humanity with particular devotion to the handicapped children and orphans of war.

Rosemary Taylor graduated with B A in 1960 (University of Adelaide).

Mr Charles Robin Ashwin

In recognition of, at critical times, outstanding service to Australia in the Department of Foreign Affairs, especially in the North Pacific and Europe.

Charles Ashwin graduated with M A from Oxford, and B A in 1952 from the University of Adelaide.

Dr Elizabeth Ann Coates

In recognition of outstanding service to the Dental profession in the treatment of HIV, oncology and other medically compromised patients.

Elizabeth Coates graduated with B D S in 1971, and M D S in 1998 (University of Adelaide).

Dato' Dr Gopal Ayer Sreenevasan

In recognition of sustained and outstanding Medical services to, among others, the people of Malaysia.

Gopal Sreenevasan graduated with MB BS in 1952 (University of Adelaide).

Dr Basil Stuart Hetzel AC

In recognition of profound contributions to the community health of Aborigines, of urban societies, and of the victims of Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

Basil Hetzel graduated with M D in 1949, and MB BS in 1944 (University of Adelaide).

Datuk Dr Samuel C E Abraham

In recognition of profound and sustained services to the health of the children of the world.

Samuel Abraham graduated with MB BS in 1959 (University of Adelaide).

Dato' Lee Yee Cheong AO

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of engineering in Malaysia and internationally and to the development of his country.

Lee Cheong graduated with B E (Hons) in 1961 (University of Adelaide).

Mr Colin Milton Thiele AC

In recognition of his profound and sustained services through his books and stories to the lives of the children of the world.

Colin Thiele graduated with B A in 1941, Dip Ed in 1947 and Dip T (University of Adelaide).

Dr Andrew Sydney Withiel Thomas AO

In recognition of his unique pioneering role as Payload Commander of the Space Shuttle Endeavour in May 1996, and for his inspiring of our schoolchildren in the basic engineering sciences.

Andrew Thomas graduated with Ph D in 1978, and B E in 1973 (University of Adelaide).

Dr John Robin Warren

In recognition of his contribution to the healing of peptic ulcers, to the relief of human suffering and to huge world-wide economic savings.

John Warren graduated with MB BS in 1961 and MD (University of Adelaide), Hon. MD (University of Western Australia).

Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon

In recognition of 30 years of outstanding service as an engineering alumnus, to manufacturing and management in Malaysia.

Yong Poh Kon graduated with B E in 1968 (University of Adelaide).

Mr John James Messenger

In recognition of his distinguished service as an alumnus to the students, staff and graduates of the University and to the extended community through his Chairmanship of Unibooks.

Jack Messenger was awarded the Roseworthy Diploma in Agriculture in 1957.

Mr Raymond Wells Whitrod AC, AM

In recognition of seminal services to the identifying and amelioration of problems encountered by the Victims of Crime.

Raymond Whitrod graduated with BEc, MA and LLD (Australian National University), and Diploma of Criminology (Cambridge University).

Dr Cheong Choong Kong

In recognition of sustained and distinguished service as an alumnus to management and communication especially in Singapore.

Cheong Choong Kong graduated with First Class Honours in Mathematics in 1963 (University of Adelaide), PhD in Mathematics (Australian National University).

Mr Frederick Leonard Hall AM

In recognition of his extensive service to his profession and also to education generally.

Frederick Hall graduated in Economics in 1955 (University of Adelaide), Masters of Arts and Hon. DUniv (Macquarie University).

Mr Ong Teng Cheong

In recognition of his sustained and illustrious service to the alumni of The University of Adelaide and, auspiciously, to the people of Singapore.

Ong Teng Cheong graduated with B Arch in 1962 (University of Adelaide). Former and First Elected President of the Republic of Singapore (1993-1999).

Dr Edwin Harry Medlin

In recognition of more than half a century (1946-2001) of dedicated and illustrious service to tertiary education and the Adelaide University, most notably an extraordinary contribution to staff and student well being and services, governance, alumni relations and as alumni envoy to East and South East Asia.

Harry Medlin graduated with a B Sc in 1949, B Sc with First Class Honours in Physics in 1951, Ph D in 1956 and D Univ in 1987 (University of Adelaide).

The Right Hon Chief Minister of Sarawak, YAB Pehin Sri Dr Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud AO

In recognition of his illustrious service to the people of Sarawak, his extraordinary commitment and generosity to the University of Adelaide and its alumni, his notable dedication to supporting education, and his devotion to fostering relationships between Malaysia and Australia.

Abdul Taib Bin Mahmud graduated with a LL B in 1961, D Univ in 1994 (University of Adelaide) and D Tech in 2000 (Curtin University).

Mr Michael Khor Teik Hean

In recognition of his lifetime devotion to and significant achievements in Government and community service, and for the quality of his leadership in the establishment and development of a Singapore alumni chapter of The University of Adelaide.

Michael Khor graduated with honours in Electrical Engineering in 1959 and Master of Engineering in 1964 (University of Adelaide).

Mr Harry Lancelot Dossor

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the University and to his profession as performing artist and teacher.

Lance Dossor is an Associate of the Royal College of Music (London).

Dr Richard Hin Yung

In recognition of his lifetime devotion to and significant achievements in Medicine and the Singapore Armed Forces, and for his commitment to the establishment and development of a Singapore alumni chapter of The University of Adelaide.

Richard Yung graduated with MB BS in 1960 (University of Adelaide).

Dr Miriam Beatrice Hyde AO OBE

In recognition of her sustained and distinguished service to Australia’s musical life, both as a composer and as a pianist, and her continued contact with and support of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Professor Wyatt Rory Hume

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to education, industry, the community and government in Singapore, and his support of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to the field of dentistry, as a teacher, a researcher, an author, a professor, dean and administrator, and his continued contact with and support of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Dr Richard Brock

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to the medical profession, and in particular to the improvement of aboriginal health, and for his vision and ongoing commitment as Curator of the Florey Exhibition, as well as his continued contact with and support of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Richard Brock graduated with MB BS in 1949 (University of Adelaide).

Maurice John de Rohan

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to Australian management, architectural and planning practices and as South Australia's Agent-General in London, and his continued contact with and support of the University of Adelaide over many years, particularly the UK Alumni Chapter.

Maurice John de Rohan graduated with B Tech in 1960 (University of Adelaide).

The Honourable Greg Crafter

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to higher education and the South Australian Parliament, as well as his continued contact with, and support of, the University of Adelaide over many years both as a member of Council and Chair of the Alumni Association.

Greg Crafter graduated with an L LB in 1978 (University of Adelaide).

Mr Sim See Kee

In recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to the Alumni Association in Malaysia and Singapore as well as his leadership in commercial and industrial activities and contributions to the community over many years.

Sim See Kee graduated with B Tech in 1965 (University of Adelaide).

Ms Beryl Kimber OBE

In recognition of her sustained and distinguished service in the Performing Arts, both nationally and internationally, as one of Australia’s leading violinists and pedagogues; together with her continued contact with and support of the Elder Conservatorium of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Beryl Kimber was an Associate Professor of violin with the Elder Conservatorium of the University of Adelaide from 1964 to 1998.

Mr Clemens Leske AM

In recognition of his sustained and outstanding service to the Elder Conservatorium of the University of Adelaide over many years as well as his distinguished national and international profile as a pianist.

Clemens Leske graduated with B Mus 1966 (University of Adelaide)

Dr Robert Benjamin Cooter

In recognition of his outstanding and innovative vision for rural health which has been important in laying the foundation for rural health training in general practice in South Australia, together with his continued contact and support of the University of Adelaide over many years.

Mrs Elizabeth Silsbury

In recognition of her exceptional contribution to music and music education in South Australia at primary, secondary and tertiary levels; the value of her talents and skills promoting South Australia through national and international organizations and publications, and her service to the University of Adelaide

Professor Gwendoline Fay Gale AO

In recognition of her outstanding teaching influence and achievements in Women's Studies and University Equity, in Human Geography and Aboriginal Studies (awarded posthumously).

Dr Barbara Rosemary Hardy AO

In recognition of her lifelong commitment and significant contribution to the advancement of Science Education, Science Awareness and Environmental Conservation.

Dr Rex John Lipman AO

In recognition of his significant contribution and leadership over many years in the area of Dentistry, Business, Diplomacy and Education and his lifelong commitment to the Adelaide University Regiment.

Mr John Laurence Menadue AO

In recognition of his significant and lifelong contribution to Australian Society as a Public Servant, Diplomat, Critical Thinker, Board Director, Advisor and Public Commentator.