Exceptional Community Service Award
The Exceptional Community Service Award recognises the work of an outstanding community member who has made a significant impact, and has enhanced the reputation of the University of Newcastle and its relationship with the wider community.
Previous recipients have enriched society through their work in community fundraising, establishing arts and culture, and embedding sustainability models in local society.
2019 | Lee Shearer APM (Achiever) |
University of Newcastle Open Foundation | |
2019 | Philip Sketchley OAM (Achiever) |
Bachelor of Education 1988 | |
2019 | Renée Bianchi (Achiever) |
Bachelor of Laws / Diploma of Legal Practice 2007 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) 2004 | |
2018 | Dr Bernard Curran AM |
Doctor of Philosophy 1974 Bachelor of Arts 1968 | |
2017 | Dr Joanne McCarthy |
Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters 2015 Bachelor of Arts 2003 | |
2016 | Dr Neelam Pradhananga |
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture) 2011 | |
2015 | Dr William Tan |
Bachelor of Medicine 2005 | |
2014 | Dr Judy White AM |
Doctor of Philosophy (History) 2002 Honorary Degree - Master of Arts 1988 | |
2013 | Emeritus Professor Maree Gleeson OAM |
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) 1988 | |
2013 | Dr William Paradice AM |
Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters 2009 | |
2012 | Jennie Thomas AM |
Newcastle Teachers College 1959 | |
2011 | Conjoint Associate Professor Pauline Chiarelli |
Doctor of Philosophy (Behavioural Science) 2001 Master of Medical Science (Health Promotion) 1997 Graduate Diploma in Health Social Science 1993 | |
2010 | Robert Nelson OAM |
Bachelor of Education 1981 | |
2009 | Pippa Robinson |
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) 1986 Associate Diploma in Art and Craft 1983 | |
2008 | Greg Hays |
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.