Previous years recipients
Previous award recipients
Dr Shyam Bishen
With a career spanning continents and impacting millions, Dr Shyam Bishen has dedicated more than two decades to advancing global health equity and strengthening healthcare systems around the world.
Dr Geordan Shannon
Dr Geordan Shannon’s journey in medicine and public health is a story of resolute dedication and visionary innovation. With a career that has spanned continents and touched some of the world’s most marginalised communities, Geordan has become a leading voice in the field of global health, working tirelessly to address the complex challenges of our time.
Matthew Gain
From the dynamic heart of Berlin, Matthew Gain stands out as an exceptional international leader in his role as Senior Vice President and Head of Audible’s Europe business.
Michael Exton
Working to combat cardiovascular disease, Mike has led his team to bring medical innovations to the world such as sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto), the first new heart failure medicine in over 20 years.
Monika Goforth
Inspired to disrupt the system perpetuating global inequality, Monika Goforth has dedicated her life to finding and promoting innovative, real-world solutions to break the cycle of poverty and underdevelopment.
Dr Kira Mileham
In overseeing Strategic Partnerships for the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Dr Kira Mileham is ‘match-maker’ for the world’s leading species conservationists.
Dr Isiye Ndombi
Dr Isiye Ndombi is an internationally recognised health development and social policy expert , a leader with over 25 years of international work in more than 20 countries.
Sherrill Whittington
Sherrill Whittington is an expert with more than 25 years of international experience in women’s leadership and governance, particularly in post-conflict and developing environments.
Professor Richard Wortley AM
Over his career of more than 40 years, Dr Richard Wortley has developed an international reputation in the study and prevention of crime. The implementation of his research has led to international changes in situational crime prevention including the creation of the Working with Children Check.
Dr Bryson Bates
Dr Bryson Bates is an internationally renowned leader of research into climate change and variability. He brings together an extensive knowledge of hydrology and statistics to explore the impact of climate change and variability on water resources and climatic and weather extremes.
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.