HONOURS

We were pleased to name Brendan Murphy and Belle To as our alumni of the year, to recognise their achievements in 2020.

BILL COWAN ALUM OF THE YEAR (RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE)

DR BRENDAN MURPHY

(TC 1973) Brendan is not only our Alum of the Year but was also named the Australian of the Year ACT state recipient in 2021. Brendan is best known for guiding Australia through the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic as Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, a position he held until July 2020, when he became secretary of the Department of Health. His advice to the Australian Government that led to the closure of Australia’s borders in March 2020 is credited for saving thousands of Australian lives. Brendan’s prior roles include Head of Nephrology at St Vincent’s Hospital and CEO of Austin Health in Victoria.

FS ALUM OF THE YEAR (FOUNDATION STUDIES)

BELLE TO

(TCFS 2013) Belle is the founder and CEO of the start-up The Impact Stylist, a personal styling service that allows people to donate clothing and buy preloved and sustainably made garments. The company aims to keep excess textiles out of landfill, make ethical shopping easy and grow the market share of sustainable brands. The Impact Stylist donates 5 per cent of its profits to charity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Belle also started WeStandTogether – an initiative that helps international students and workers struggling to pay for food. By seeking partnerships and donations, she has been able to distribute hot meals, food vouchers and care packages to those in need across Melbourne.

THE HONOURS ROLL 2021

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

COMPANION IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AC)

The Most Revd Dr Phillip John Aspinall (TCTS 1985) For eminent service to the Anglican Church of Australia, to the development of ecumenical relationships and professional standards, and through commitment to social justice and welfare.

MEMBER IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AM)

Dr John Christopher Daley (TC 1985) For significant service to public policy development, and to the community.

Louise Mary Gourlay (Fellow) For significant service to the community through charitable initiatives.

Judge Felicity Pia Hampel (former Board and Council member) For significant service to the judiciary, to legal organisations, and to women.

David Fletcher Jones (TC 1983) For significant service to the museums and galleries sector, and to the community.

Dr Geoffrey Macdonald Knight (TC 1965) For significant service to professional dental associations, and to the community.

Peter Godfrey McMullin (TC non-res 1971) For significant service to business, to the law, and to the community.

Prof Emeritus Doreen Anne Thomas (former Director of Shepherds TCFS) For significant service to tertiary engineering education and research, and to women.

MEDAL IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (OAM)

Andrew Frank Guy (TC 1966) For service to the community through a range of organisations.

John Richard Harry (TC 1966) For service to the community, to rowing, and to the legal profession.

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Charles (Sandy) Clark (TC 1963) For distinguished service to the wine industry through leadership roles, to finance and business, to the arts, and to charitable initiatives.

Robert Johanson (TC 1969) For distinguished service to the banking sector, to Australia-India relations, and to tertiary education governance and financial administration.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Georgina Byron (TC 1990) For significant service to the community, and to social change initiatives.

Prof Nicholas Keks (TC 1977) For significant service to tertiary education, to psychiatry, and to professional bodies.

The Revd Dr Colleen O’Reilly (Trinity College Chaplain) For significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to religious education.

Prof Johnathan Serpell (TC 1974) For significant service to medicine, particularly to endocrine surgery.

Dr Richard Stawell (TC 1968) For significant service to ophthalmology, to research, and to professional bodies.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Wendy Lewis (past staff member) For service to the not-for-profit sector, and to education.

Associate Prof David Webb (TC 1990) For service to medicine, particularly to urological surgery.