Each year, UniSC recognises people who have made outstanding achievements by conferring a variety of honorary awards to nominated recipients. The University is very pleased to include a such a distinguished group of people among its Honour Roll.
Read their stories.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Alison Barry-Jones
Alison Barry-Jones was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of her tireless role in the community to achieve the presence of a University on the Sunshine Coast.
Honorary Doctorate
Ambassador Richard Butler AM
Ambassador Richard Butler AM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2002 in recognition of his contribution to diplomacy and to our understanding of arms control, international security issues, the United Nations, and the Middle East.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Annette Sym
Annette Sym was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to small business, entrepreneurship and health advocacy.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Anthony Vincent
Anthony Vincent was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his his exceptional achievement in developing and leading academic excellence at a Sunshine Coast institution.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Arija Austin
Arija Austin was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2006 in recognition of her valued support to the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Associate Professor Karen Brooks
Associate Professor Karen Brooks was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in recognition of her contributions to the academic and public profile of USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Aunty Denise Proud
Aunty Denise Proud was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2013 in recognition of her important and sustained service to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community and her respect for cultural diversity.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Aunty Lillian Burke
Aunty Lillian Burke was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2018 in recognition of her significant contributions to encouraging Indigenous participation in higher education within the Gympie region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Benny Pike
Benny Pike was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of his sustained, invaluable services to regional sport.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Beryl Spencer
Beryl Spencer was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2006 in recognition of her tireless service to the Cooloola Shire community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Beverley Hinz
Beverley Hinz was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition of her distinguished and sustained contribution to community liaison and commitment to regional voluntary organisations.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Beverley Hand
Beverley Hand was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her continued contribution and dedication to environmental and cultural education.
Honorary Doctorate
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished and significant commitment in the field of wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability, particularly in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Bill Dethlefs
Bill Dethlefs was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of his contributions to the Rotary/USC Community Fund and national and international Rotary projects.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Bob and Christine Cameron
Bob and Christine Cameron were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2010 in recognition of their visionary and professional approaches to sustainability and exemplary business development.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Bruce Cowley
Bruce Cowley was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of his services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2010 to 2017.
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Caroline Jones AO
Caroline Jones AO was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters in May 2007 in recognition of her long service to the arts and to broadcasting in Australia.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Christopher Simon
Christopher Simon was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2017 in recognition of his significant involvement in the arts and the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Darrin Edwards
Darrin Edwards was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2012 in recognition of his instrumental role as Principal of the James Nash State High School in setting up School Excellence Programs in conjunction with USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
David Jeffries
David Jeffries was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2017 in recognition of his immeasurable contribution to the university.
Honorary Senior Fellow
David Kirk
David Kirk was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his significant philanthropic contributions to the University and Sunshine Coast community through the generosity and support of the Kirk Foundation.
Distinguished Companion of the University
Dawn Oelrich
Dawn Oelrich was named a Distinguished Companion of the University in April 2017 in recognition of her significant contribution as curator of USC's art collection and USC's art gallery from 2004 to 2015.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Doug Biggs AM
Doug Biggs AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in March 2005 in recognition of his service to the community.
Emeritus Professor
Dr Andrew Hede
Dr Andrew Hede was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Arthur Harrold
Dr Arthur Harrold was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Cherrell Hirst AO
Dr Cherrell Hirst AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in February 2018 in recognition of her lifetime commitment to education, women’s health and advocacy, and professional leadership.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Janice Fullerton AO
Dr Janice Fullerton AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to exemplary public service in the field of library and information services.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Karen Woolley
Dr Karen Woolley was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2011 in recognition of her significant achievements and contributions to the advancement of knowledge economies and business innovation globally.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in February 2016 in recognition of his lifelong dedication to learning, and his stellar contribution to enlightening and inspiring the Australian community in all matters of science.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Dr Ken Wishaw
Dr Ken Wishaw was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his contribution as a pioneer in rescue helicopter medicine and aeromedical intensive care retrieval.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Kenneth Cato AO
Dr Kenneth Cato AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2016 in recognition of his distinguished achievements, leadership and service to the design industry, graphic design, and education; and for his sustained commitment to the students of USC in providing world-class learning experiences.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Mark Loane AM
Dr Mark Loane AM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contribution to ophthalmology, and sustainable health services for remote communities.
Emeritus Professor
Dr Pam Dyer
Dr Pam Dyer was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of her contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Dr Paul Corcoran
Dr Paul Corcoran was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2008 in recognition of his contributions to the development and administration of USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Dr Peter Welsh
Dr Peter Welsh was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2015 in recognition of his exemplary service to the University, and for his compassionate and highly skilled work as a General Practitioner in private practice in the Sunshine Coast community.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr Willi Toisuta
Dr Willi Toisuta was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2012 in recognition of his tireless work in education, which has focused on building research and human resources throughout the developing world.
Honorary Doctorate
Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO
Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2015 in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a scientist and bio-entrepreneur.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Emeritus Professor Rustum Sethna and Mrs Helen Sethna
Emeritus Professor Rustum Sethna and Mrs Helen Sethna were named Honorary Senior Fellows in recognition of their significant contribution to the University and wider community, over the past three decades, in the areas of Health and Psychology and, particularly, their support of USC's psychology program.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Everald Ernest Compton
Everald Ernest Compton was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2004 in recognition for his direct and ongoing involvement in the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre at USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Frayda Myers Cooper
Frayda Myers Cooper was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of her contributions to the University of the Third Age.
Honorary Doctorate
Gabriel Poole
Gabriel Poole was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2001 in recognition of his major lifetime contribution to the architectural profession.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Gerard Mills
Gerard Mills was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to the future knowledge and protection of our natural environment at the University and in other areas across Australia.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Graeme Pearce
Graeme Pearce was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to administration within the Sunshine Coast region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Grant Kenny
Grant Kenny was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.
Honorary Doctorate
Hagen Stehr AO
Hagen Stehr AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his life’s work to advance sustainable fishing industries of world significance, including through the sponsorship of education and research.
Honorary Doctorate
Harold Guida
Harold Guida was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to Australian architecture and the physical planning of USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Harry, Ken and Margaret Reed
Harry, Ken and Margaret Reed were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2006 in recognition of their services to the Sunshine Coast and the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Hayden Kenny OAM
Hayden Kenny OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2012 in recognition of his dedication to surf lifesaving and surf rescue.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Herbert Stanley Tutt
Herbert Stanley Tutt was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.
Honorary Doctorate
His Excellency, Barnabas Suebu, Governor of the Province of Papua, Indonesia
His Excellency, Governor Barnabas Suebu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2011 in recognition of his significant contributions to rainforest conservation and preservation and his sustained service to the Papuan community through educational links with local, national and international bodies.
Honorary Doctorate
His Excellency, Dr Thong Khon
His Excellency, Dr Thong Khon was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2014 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to sustainable tourism and his influence in improvement of the community and economic health.
Honorary Doctorate
Ian Kennedy AO
Ian Kennedy AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2008 in recognition of his lifetime of achievement on the Sunshine Coast, as a business leader and Chancellor.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Ian McConachie AM
Ian McConachie AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his dedication and contribution in pioneering a sustainable science-based macadamia industry.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Jill Chamberlain OAM
Jill Chamberlain OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her contributions to protecting and preserving the Sunshine Coast wildlife environment and her commitment to educating the community on wildlife preservation for future generations of Queenslanders.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Jill Morris
Jill Morris was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the university and community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Jim Varghese AM
Jim Varghese AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished and significant contribution to public administration and outstanding contribution to social and community issues.
Honorary Doctorate
John Dobson OAM
John Dobson OAM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2018 in recognition of his 20 years of dedicated service to the University Council and its committees; and exemplary leadership he provided in his decade as Chancellor, during a period of unprecedented growth and change for the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
John Gallagher
John Gallagher was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to University Governance through his long-standing membership and nine-year commitment to the Planning and Resources Committee.
Honorary Senior Fellow
John Lockhart
John Lockhart was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2009 in recognition of his distinguished educational leadership.
Honorary Doctorate
John Mainwaring
John Mainwaring was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2013 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to excellence in architectural design in developing distinctive sub-tropical and tropical architecture, and philanthropy.
Chancellor's Stole
John Shadforth
John Shadforth was awarded the Chancellor's Stole in September 2018 in recognition of his 20 years of service to the University as a member of the USC Foundation Board.
Honorary Senior Fellow
John Shadforth (1)
John Shadforth was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition for his contributions to business, educational excellence, community liaison and philanthropy.
Honorary Doctorate
Dr John Sinclair AO
Dr John Sinclair AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contributions to environmental conservation through the Fraser Island Defence Organisation.
Honorary Doctorate
Jose Ramos-Horta
Jose Ramos-Horta was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2001 in recognition of his contribution to human rights.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Julie-Anne Mee
Julie-Anne Mee was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2002 to 2017.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Ken Hicks
Ken Hicks was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2014 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to excellence in and services to the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Sunshine Coast community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Ken Hinds
Ken Hinds was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2009 in recognition of his major contribution to the arts on the Sunshine Coast.
Honorary Doctorate
Kenneth Thaiday Senior
Kenneth Thaiday was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2016 in recognition of his distinguished achievements as a senior contemporary artist and for his inspiration to his people in reinvigorating cultural identity through art, sculpture, song, dance, and storytelling.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Kerry and Lindsay Clare
Lindsay and Kerry Clare were named Honorary Senior Fellows in April 2004 in recognition of their distinguished service to the community.
Honorary Doctorate
Lawrence Daws
Lawrence Daws was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2000 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished contribution to the fine arts.
Honorary Doctorate
Leneen Forde, AC
Leneen Forde, AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Lisa Curry
Lisa Curry was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished contribution to the community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Lyndon Davis
Lyndon Davis was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2010 in recognition of his contributions to reconciliation within the University community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Marayke Jonkers
Marayke Jonkers was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2018 in recognition of her sporting achievements, ongoing leadership, and commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities via the Sporting Dream Foundation.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Margaret Gargan
Margaret Gargan was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2004 in recognition of her significant and sustained contribution to the Sunshine Coast community and her commitment to developing the professional skills of USC students who undertake work placements at Bloomhill.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Maroochy Barambah
Maroochy Barambah was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contributions to the community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Martha Shepherd
Martha Shepherd was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2008 in recognition of her contributions to agri-business within the Sunshine Coast region.
Honorary Doctorate
Mary Hutton
Mary Hutton was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2017 in recognition of her distinguished and inspirational work in establishing 'Free the Bears', the world's leading bear rescue and protection organisation; and her sustained commitment to animal welfare and the immeasurable learning experience this continues to provide USC students.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Michael Wilkinson
Michael Wilkinson was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2013 in recognition of his leadership and sustained, significant and selfless contribution to tourism.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Norma McMichael
Norma McMichael was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of the Australian Federation of University Women Sunshine Coast Branch (AFUW-SC) and its links with the university.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Otto Klaus
Otto Klaus was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2011 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained professional and voluntary coaching commitment.
Distinguished Companion of the University
Patricia Allen
Patricia Allen was named a Distinguished Companion of the University in April 2017 in recognition of her significant contribution to the University as Director of Student Administration of USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Patrick Evans
Patrick Evans was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Penelope Embrey-Bond
Penelope Embrey-Bond was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of her work as an adviser on Indigenous issues during the establishment of USC.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Peter Owen
Peter Owen was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of his contributions to journalism on the Sunshine Coast.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Phillip Procopis
Phillip Procopis was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2015 in recognition of the instrumental role he played as a foundation member of the University's Audit and Risk Management Committee since inception in 2004 until 2011 in the development and progress of the University's formulation of a transparent Terms of Reference, Audit and Assurance Strategy, self-assessment process and selection of an externally based Internal Audit function.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Birgit Lohmann
Professor Birgit Lohmann was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2018 in recognition of her services to USC in the position of Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Honorary Doctorate
Professor Bruce Dawe
Professor Bruce Dawe was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2017 in recognition of his ongoing excellence in teaching over almost five decades, including 25 years of volunteer teaching at U3A.
Honorary Doctorate
Professor Dennis Gibson
Professor Dennis Gibson was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his strong leadership in the field of higher education.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Doug Mahar
Professor Doug Mahar was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contribution to the USC School of Social Sciences, and to the University’s committees.
Honorary Doctorate
Professor Ian Chubb AC
Professor Ian Chubb AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in October 2014 in recognition of his distinguished achievements in university leadership and significant contribution and service in higher education and research.
Honorary Doctorate
Professor Ian Lowe AO
Professor Ian Lowe AO was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2012 in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contribution to environmental sciences and sustainability.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Mike Clements
Professor Mike Clements was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2018 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to USC as Head of the School of Business.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Mike Hefferan
Professor Mike Hefferan was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2016 in recognition of his significant contributions to the University as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor, Property and Development, since commencing in August 2007.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Paul Thomas AM
Professor Paul Thomas AM was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2011 in recognition of his contributions to the establishment and growth of USC, his contributions to education, and his sustained and distinguished service as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Rod McCulloch
Professor Rod McCulloch was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2018 in recognition of his services to USC as Head of School, Communication and Creative Industries.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Rod Simpson
Professor Rod Simpson was named an Emeritus Professor in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to education, academic leadership, and sustained and distinguished service.
Honorary Doctorate
Professor Tim Flannery
Professor Tim Flannery was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in August 2017 in recognition of his distinguished achievements, nationally and internationally, in communicating complex issues around environmental science, combined with his exemplary leadership in advocating for the environment, conservation, and action on climate change
Emeritus Professor
Professors Anne and Neil Rees
Professors Anne and Neil Rees were named Emeritus Professors in April 2016 in recognition of their contributions to the establishment and growth of the USC Law School and its centrepiece the Law Clinic.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Rabbi John D Cooper
Rabbi John D Cooper was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2012 in recognition of his contributions to community education and theology.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Raelene Boyle
Raelene Boyle was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2001 in recognition of her regional and international achievements.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Raul Weychardt
Raul Weychardt was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2014 in recognition of his significant leadership and contribution to regional and urban planning.
Honorary Doctorate
Richard Woolcott AC
Richard Woolcott AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his lifetime of distinguished international diplomatic service and leadership.
Honorary Doctorate
Robert de Castella MBE
Robert de Castella was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2006 in recognition of his long service to Australian sport, health and well-being.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Rod Forrester
Rod Forrester was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his unswerving and principled commitment to the Sunshine Coast community and to its economic and educational advancement.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Ronald Young
Ronald Young was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his major contribution to the University's physical development.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Rosalind Hourigan
Rosalind Hourigan was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2001 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to regional development.
Honorary Doctorate
Rosie Batty
Rosie Batty was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in May 2017 in recognition of her remarkable efforts to dramatically reduce the incidence of family violence, and her significant contribution to societal change.
Honorary Doctorate
Roy and Nola Thompson
Roy and Nola Thompson were awarded Honorary Doctorates in April 2018 in recognition of their ongoing generosity and commitment, and tireless advocacy for the role of education in improving people’s lives.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Shay Zulpo
Shay Zulpo was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in March 2005 in recognition of her service to the community.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Sir Clem Renouf
Sir Clem Renouf was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his outstanding service to the community.
Honorary Doctorate
Stephen Hamar Midgley AM and Mary Midgley
Stephen Hamar Midgley AM and Mary Midgley were awarded Honorary Doctorates in April 2011 in recognition of their significant contributions to scientific knowledge in the area of freshwater biology and ecology (limnology).
Honorary Senior Fellow
Steve Hall
Steve Hall was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2017 in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of USC Design students over the past 20 years.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2000 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to ecotourism and environmental education.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Sue McKenzie
Sue McKenzie was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2002 in recognition of her unfailing dedication to youth and the arts on the Sunshine Coast.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Susie Chapman
Susie Chapman was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2013 in recognition of her dedication to the sustainability of the Sunshine Coast region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Ted Fitzgerald
Ted Fitzgerald was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2003 in recognition of his enormous distribution to the economic development of the Sunshine Coast region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Terri Irwin AM
Terri Irwin AM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2007 in recognition of her individual contributions to the Sunshine Coast region and wildlife conservation.
Honorary Doctorate
The Honourable Justice Gerald Edward Fitzgerald
The Honourable Justice Gerald Edward (Tony) Fitzgerald was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his contributions to his profession in a distinguished career, a more ethically aware democratic society in Queensland, and to the development of this University as part of the national higher education sector.
Honorary Doctorate
The Honourable Dr David Kemp
The Honourable Dr David Kemp was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2006 in recognition of his huge contribution to the success of this University.
Honorary Doctorate
The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen
The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to national development and major contributions to higher education for over 20 years.
Honorary Doctorate
Tim Fairfax AM
Tim Fairfax AM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2010 in recognition of his many contributions to the nation, particularly the interests of regional and rural Australia, and his contributions to education and the arts, through a range of important committees.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Tomas Passeggi
Tomas Passeggi was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2010 in recognition of his sustained and pervasive contribution to the social life of the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Trevor Harch
Trevor Harch was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Valerie Zwart OAM
Valerie Zwart OAM was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2011 in recognition of her lifetime of voluntary community work on the Sunshine Coast through her vision, motivation, enthusiasm and innovation.
Honorary Senior Fellow
William (Bill) Hauritz AM
William (Bill) Hauritz was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in October 2015 in recognition of his exceptional achievements in developing and leading the Woodford Folk Festival to become one of the world's biggest folk festivals, and in managing the sustainable and environmental practices in rehabilitating the 300 hectare festival site to minimise the impact of the festival in the ongoing restoration of the site's natural environment.
Honorary Doctorate
Wong Siew Te
Wong Siew Te was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in September 2016 in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in the connected fields of wildlife conservation and environmental education.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Wyn Rahilly
Wyn Rahilly was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in April 1999 in recognition of her outstanding leadership of the University of the Third Age and developing a strong link with USC.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Gary Crew
Commencing at USC in 1999, Professor Gary Crew was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2019 in recognition of his leadership and commitment to the creation and ongoing development of the creative writing programs at USC.
Distinguished Companion
Sandra Jeffries
Sandra Jeffries was named a Distinguished Companion in September in 2019 in recognition of her leadership in various initiatives, the Paul Thomas Library and USC's Information Services.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Natasha Read
Natasha Read was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her significant support and contributions to the University Council.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Sharon Hill
Sharon Hill was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her voluntary commitment to the wheelchair basketball community and for creating opportunities for local people with disabilities to play sports and find employment.
Chancellor’s Stole
Jocelyn Walker
Jocelyn Walker was awarded the Chancellor’s Stole in September 2019 in recognition of her philanthropic dedication to USC's Foundation Board and her generous donations towards USC's facilities and fundraising campaigns.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Dr Vernon Harris
Dr Vernon Harris was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in May 2019 in recognition of his contributions to Nursing Science at USC and to the study of the world’s marine invertebrates.
Honorary Doctorate
Chief Justice Susan Kiefel
Chief Justice Susan Kiefel was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in April 2019 in recognition of her ongoing service to the community and for her dedication towards representing women in law.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Suzanne Innes
Suzanne Innes was named an Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2019 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2008 to 2019.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Margaret Barnes
Professor Margaret Barnes was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2019 in recognition of her commitment to the initiation and growth of the USC School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine.
Distinguished Companion
Don Maconachie
Don Maconachie was named Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his commitment and leadership to USC, and his contributions to the economic and social advancement of the region. Serving in a number of directorial roles, Don's dedicated service has assisted USC to achieve its strategic goals and enhance its reputation.
Distinguished Companion
Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contributions to USC as Director of Capital and Commercial since January 1995 until to date.
Distinguished Companion
Mark Nugent
Mark Nugent was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contributions to USC as Director of Human Resources and his support in the development of USC's workforce planning capability and strategies to align the Strategic Plan with the criteria for all human resources practises.
Distinguished Companion
Graham Young
Graham Young was named a Distinguished Companion in September 2020 in recognition of his significant contribution to realising USC’s growth and expansion ambitions.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Greg Hill
Professor Greg Hill was named Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of his leadership and vision which has enabled USC to become a university of international standing and an unsurpassed and invaluable community asset.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Karen Nelson
Professor Karen Nelson was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of her major contributions to equity and diversity at USC, and her research into the complexity surrounding student success which has been instrumental in uncovering the factors influencing attrition and advancing sector practices
Emeritus Professor
Professor Marianne Wallis
Professor Marianne Wallis was named an Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of her sustained and distinguished service to USC as Professor of Nursing and her role improving the University’s research rankings in the field of Nursing through her strong international reputation for research excellence in health service and patient safety research.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Robert Elliot
Professor Robert Elliot was named Emeritus Professor in September 2020 in recognition of his service to USC as a senior executive who helped guide USC’s extraordinary expansion, international profile and academic credibility for 25 years.
Honorary Doctorate
Noeline Taurua
Dame Noeline Taurua was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of her exemplary leadership, community commitment, coaching innovation and excellence, particularly in high performance sport.
Honorary Doctorate
John Marsden
John Marsden was named a Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of his contribution to literature for youth and his success in founding new student centred schools: Candlebark and the Alice Miller School.
Honorary Doctorate
Claire Moore
Claire Moore was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of her public service to Queensland and to Australia.
Honorary Doctorate
Gerard Sutton AO
Emeritus Professor Gerard Sutton was named an Honorary Doctorate in September 2020 in recognition of his distinguished career in academia and higher education and sustained service to USC on the University Council.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Jacquelyn Wright
Jacquelyn Wright was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of her services to USC as a member of the University Council from 2009 till 2019.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Gary McLennan
Gary McLennan was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of his service to USC as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 2007 till 2019.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Laraine Hill
Laraine Hill was named a Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2020 in recognition of her services to USC directly contributing to the realisation of USC’s aspirations through her role as an advocate and relationship builder.
Distinguished Companion
Noela Burton
Noela Burton was named Distinguished Companion in February 2021 in recognition of her service to USC including many years of professional support to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President, advocacy of USC and fostering and maintaining important relationships with external members of the University community.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Phil Graham
Professor Phil Graham was named Emeritus Professor in February 2021 in recognition of his sustained and distinguished service to USC as Professor and Head of School, Creative Industries, his significant contributions to the study and practice of Creative Industries at USC and to the University’s development as an engine for capacity building and cultural change in regional Australia.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Bernard Smith
Bernard Smith was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 for his significant contributions to USC throughout his term on the Planning and Resources Committee from 2015-2020.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Karen Neuendorf
Karen Neuendorf was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 in recognition of her ardent support of USC throughout her nineteen years of service on the USC Foundation Board and generous voluntary contributions to business and community in the local region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Uncle Kevin Starkey
Uncle Kevin Starkey was named Honorary Senior Fellow in September 2021 in recognition of his devotion to the mentorship of emerging First Nations artists through the establishment of Darkwood Studios and the substantial impact that his generosity in this field has had on the cultural landscape of the region.
Honorary Senior Fellow
Scott Williams AM
Scott Williams AM was named Honorary Senior Fellow in April 2022 for his work in continuously and passionately promoting higher education through the commitment of his time and generous philanthropic contributions to the University.
Honorary Doctorate
Aunty Judi Wickes
Aunty Judi Wickes was named an Honorary Doctorate in April 2022 for recognition of her continued service to the USC community in supporting, and educating staff, students and the wider public on the experience of Australian First Nations peoples’, and her ongoing commitment to community reconciliation, Indigenous Education advocacy and important work on the Stolen Generation and Aboriginal Exemption Certificate.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Merv Hyde AM
Professor Merv Hyde AM was named Emeritus Professor in September 2022 in recognition of his distinguished career in academia and higher education, in particular research and development work. In 2013, Professor Hyde formed a new School of Education at UniSC, where he served as interim Head of School.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Meredith Lawley
In recognition of her distinguished career in academia and higher education, Meredith Lawley is a worthy recipient of the honorary award of Emeritus Professor of the University of the Sunshine Coast in April 2023.
Distinguished Companion
Ms Kerry Martin
University of Sunshine Coast is proud to recognise the contribution Kerry Martin has made during her time at UniSC to realising UniSC’s growth and expansion ambitions. Kerry has enhanced the reputation, organisation, and operation of UniSC. The University is honoured to award Kerry the title of Distinguished Companion of the University.