OUR PEOPLE
Honorary awards at Flinders Highlighting remarkable service and achievements. At this year’s May graduations, five great Australians were recognised with highly regarded honorary awards, highlighting their efforts that have changed lives and shaped communities for the better.
Maggie Beer AO | DUniv ’22 Celebrated cook Maggie Beer AO was honoured for her distinguished service to improving food experiences and wellbeing outcomes for older Australians, and for promoting principles of nutrition and nutritional access throughout people’s lives. A cookbook author, TV star, restaurateur, Board Member and advocate, Maggie’s down-to-earth charm and tireless work ethic has cemented her status as an Australian icon.
Josh Cavallo | DUniv ’22 Adelaide United footballer Josh Cavallo was recognised for courageously standing as a role model in elite men’s sport, and championing equality in broader society. The 22-year-old made global headlines during 2021 for coming out as the first openly gay male player in a top-flight men’s professional soccer league anywhere in the world.
Richard Fejo | DUniv ’22 Respected Darwin Elder Richard Fejo was recognised for his incredible contribution to community. Uncle Richie, as he is known to many, is a Larrakia man who has dedicated a 25-year career to cross-cultural education and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people. He has played a key role in the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan, and has been an important advocate for Flinders, its students and partners in the Northern Territory.
Kerry Heysen AM | BA(Hons) ’75, DLitt ’22 World-renowned film producer Kerry Heysen AM has worked with some of Hollywood’s most famous movie studios and biggest stars. She has also contributed millions to the South Australian economy through developing such cinematic successes as Shine, which won 62 awards around the world. Flinders has long been a part of Kerry’s story: she met her husband and film collaborator Scott Hicks (BA(Hons) ’75, DLitt ’97) on campus, she was a member of the University’s Council in 2011, and is a current member of the Alumni Awards Selection Committee.
Dr Dale Lambert PSM FTSE | BSc ’83, BA(Hons) ’85, BA ’89, PhD(EHLT) ’97, DSc ’22 Dr Dale Lambert PSM FTSE was recognised for his three decades at the forefront of defence science in Australia, and as a visionary leader in driving artificial intelligence and automated analysis capabilities. Currently serving as Chief of Cyber and Electronic Warfare Division in the Defence Science and Technology Group within the Australian Department of Defence, Dr Lambert’s work has ensured our country’s defences rate among the best in the world.
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