Queensland Greats Awards

The Queensland Greats Awards recognise outstanding Queenslanders for their dedication and contribution to the development of the state and their role in strengthening and shaping the community in Queensland. The awards are presented as part of the Queensland Day celebrations in June each year.

Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO (1960)
Awarded in 2014

Dr Else Shepherd AM (1961)
Awarded in 2022

UQ Alumni Awards

The University of Queensland celebrates the diverse achievements of its alumni each year. These awards recognise the achievements of alumni who have accomplished outstanding success in their fields and made exemplary contributions to their community.

The Hon. Dr Penny Wensley AC (1964 – 1967)
Bachelor of Arts, 1968
UQ Alumnus of the Year 1994

Dr Else Shepherd AM (1961)
Bachelor of Engineering, 1966
UQ Alumnus of the Year 2009

Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO (1960)
Bachelor of Arts, 1967
UQ Alumnus of the Year 2014

Marie Myers (1984 – 1985)
Bachelor of Arts, 1987
Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award 2016

Michelle Grant (1999 – 2001)
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), 2002
Distinguished Young Alumni Award 2017

Emeritus Professor Helene Marsh AO (1964)
Bachelor of Science, 1966
UQ Alumnus of the Year 2018

Sally McPherson (1999 – 2002)
Bachelor of Arts, 2003
Colleges’ UQ Alumni Award 2020

Amanda Johnston-Pell (1989 – 1991)
Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Education), 1992
Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award 2021

Dr Bonny Cumming (2004 – 2005)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons), 2008
Distinguished Young Alumni Award 2021

The Honourable Dr Anna Bligh AC (1978)
Bachelor of Arts, 1981
Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award 2023

Karina Holden (1994)
Post Grad. Diploma of Conservation Biology, Zoology, 1994
Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award 2023

UQ Honorary Awards

The University of Queensland’s Honorary Awards recognise individuals, including former staff, alumni and community members, who have made significant contributions to the University, the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of Queensland, or who achieved outstanding success in a particular field.

Miss Anna Frederica Bage OBE (deceased)
Head of College (1914 – 1946)
Doctor of Laws honoris causa 1951

The Hon. Dr Penny Wensley AC (1964 – 1967)
Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa 1994

Dr Maureen Aitken (deceased)
Head of College (1991 – 2008)
Doctor of the University honoris causa 2007

Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO (1960)
Doctor of the University honoris causa 2007

The Hon. Anna Bligh AC (1978)
Doctor of Laws honoris causa 2010

Dr Else Shepherd AM (1961)
Doctor of Engineering honoris causa 2011