2013 Alumni Awards
We are proud to introduce the recipients of the 2013 Alumni Awards. Congratulations to these outstanding alumni.
Award recipients
Emeritus Professor Ross Watts
Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence
Bachelor of Commerce 1966
In 1978, Ross co-founded the Journal of Accounting & Economics with Jerry Zimmerman. The journal frequently ranks number one worldwide in the citation counts for accounting journals.
Mr Anton Monsted
Newton-John Award (joint recipient)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1995; Bachelor of Arts 1994
Anton recently left his post as general manager at Bazmark (Baz Luhrmann's music company), to be Senior Vice President of Music at Twentieth Century Fox.
Ms Karin Catt
Newton-John Award (joint recipient)
Bachelor of Arts 1991
Karin has achieved international success as a fashion and portrait photographer, highly sought after by global celebrities and published across the world.
Hon. Patricia Forsythe
Regional Leadership Award
Bachelor of Arts 1973
Patricia spent 10 years on the NSW Opposition frontbench in a variety of shadow portfolios including Community Services and Education and Training.
Hon. Dato Paduka Ar. H. Idris Abas
National Leadership Award
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) 1980
Idris is a successful entrepreneur impacting the advancement of architecture, IT and communications in Brunei.
Dr William Lilley
International Leadership Award
Doctor of Philosophy 2008; Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1997; Bachelor of Science 1995
William has enjoyed a rapid rise to a leadership role with the world's foremost hydrocarbon supplier, Saudi Aramco.
Dr WEJ (William Edward John) Paradice AM
Exceptional Community Service Award (joint recipient)
Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters 2009
Wej is passionate about intelligent natural resource management. From 1985-2013 he was CEO of the HVRF as well as serving as Director of Research from 1985-2004.
Emeritus Professor Maree Gleeson OAM
Exceptional Community Service Award (joint recipient)
Doctor of Philosophy 1988
Maree is a health, education, science and medical research professional. As a scientist, Maree's area of expertise is susceptibility to infections, particularly for elite athletes.
Mr Craig Ritchie
Indigenous Alumni Award
Bachelor of Arts 1988
Craig is General Manager of the Access and Participation Branch, in the Higher Education Division of the Department of Education.
Ms Chandra Clements
Young Alumni Award
Bachelor of Business 2001; Bachelor of Science 2000
Turning entrepreneur in 2013, Chandra established One Legacy, which consults to companies on ethical business, human capital improvement, innovation and women's empowerment.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.