These significant contributions extend across the fields of medicine, nursing, community health, engineering, science, agriculture, horticulture, education and visual arts.
Nineteen individuals, including current and former staff, alumni, and a member of the La Trobe University Council received honours.
La Trobe staff members:
Dr Susan Mayes AM was recognised for significant service to physiotherapy, particularly to professional ballet dancers.
Professor Christopher Stoltz AM was recognised for significant service to engineering, and to charitable and emergency medical organisations.
La Trobe University Council member:
Ms Christine Christian AO was recognised for distinguished service to the financial and investment sectors, to women in business, and through support for emerging entrepreneurs.
Full list:
Officer in the Order of Australia (AO)
- Ms Christine Christian AO
Member in the Order of Australia (AM)
- Dr Alagappa Arumugam AM
- Dr Rebecca Johnson AM
- Dr Susan Mayes AM
- Professor Christopher Stoltz AM
- Ms Catherine Wood AM
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Mrs Maria Boland OAM
- Mrs Maree Duffield OAM
- Professor Graham McDowell OAM
- Mr David McKenzie OAM
- Ms Julie Millowick OAM
- Mr Scott Pape OAM
- Ms Elizabeth Telford OAM
- Mr Richard Thompson OAM
Public Service Medal (PSM)
- Miss Christina Asquini PSM
- Dr Graeme Emonson PSM
Bar to the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
- Ms Jennifer Lumsden CSC
Australian Police Medal (APM)
- Superintendent Jenny Wilson APM
Australian Corrections Medal
- Mr Mario Nuzzo
Media Contact: Kate O'Connor – k.o'connor@latrobe.edu.au - 0436 189 629
Image: Professor Chris Stoltz
