Our Alumni achievers
Business and law Education and arts Engineering Health Science and IT
Master Builder
Jonathon Hainsworth won the 2010 University Graduate Master Builders Association (MBA) of NSW award for the Newcastle and Hunter Region.
Head of School, School of Engineering
Professor Mark Jones is currently Head of School (Engineering) within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle.
Corporate Advisor, Singapore
Peter Tay is the joint recipient of the 2011 Alumni Award for International Leadership
CEO, Housing Development Board of Singapore
Mrs Cheong-Chua is the recipient of the 2010 Convocation Medal for Professional Excellence.
Founder of the University of Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge
Robert Nelson is the recipient of the 2010 Alumni Award for Exceptional Community Service.
Associate, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, London
Ryan Andriessen was a finalist for the 2011 Young Alumni Award.
Project Architect, New Future Alliance, Darwin
Tara Mallie-Hutchinson was a finalist for the 2011 Indigenous Alumni Award
Managing Director, two of Rio Tinto’s major companies
Denise Goldsworthy was the recipient of the 2011 Alumni Award for National Leadership.
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Netherlands
Dr Awni Al-Otoom was a finalist of the 2011 Alumni Award for International Leadership.
Principal Consultant, Majority World Technology Ltd
Dr Andrew Mears is the joint recipient of the 2011 Alumni Award for International Leadership.
Environmental Scientist and Maritime Expert, Malaysia
Dato’ Ir Dr Abu Bakar Jaafar is the recipient of the 2011 Convocation Medal for Professional Excellence.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Eng Hwee Ong “Your mind can achieve what you dare to dream”

