UTS honours community excellence in the King's Birthday Awards

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The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of its community members who were recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. This acknowledgment highlights their outstanding contributions to social justice, education, health, arts, and more, reinforcing UTS's commitment to impactful research and vibrant community engagement.

UTS Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Andrew Parfitt, expressed his pride in the honorees, stating, “The King’s Birthday Honours once again highlight the profound impact that members of the UTS community have in shaping a better future for Australia and beyond. Their dedication to excellence and equity exemplifies the values we champion at UTS.”

Key honorees

  • Professor Bronwen Dalton — Recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to social advocacy and academia. Professor Dalton's leadership in the UTS Business School has been instrumental in advancing social equity and supporting vulnerable communities.

  • Mrs Elaine Henry — Also appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her substantial contributions to youth, children’s health, and breast cancer policy. Mrs Henry’s advisory role at UTS has bridged the gap between the health sector and the university.

  • The Late Mr Matthew Peacock — Posthumously honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his dedication to investigative journalism. Mr Peacock’s work as an Adjunct Professor at UTS left a lasting legacy in journalism education and practice.

  • Ms Lyn Lewis-Smith — Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her significant contributions to the tourism industry in New South Wales. Her leadership roles at UTS have continuously supported innovative approaches in business education and sustainability.

  • Ms Melissa Yeung — Honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her dedication to fencing and fostering sports participation in Australia. Her coaching and advocacy work with the UTS Fencing Club have inspired many athletes.

International recognition

The global impact of UTS was also celebrated, with Professor James Brown, a Discipline Leader in Mathematics, recognised as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to statistics internationally.

A legacy of excellence

This year’s King’s Birthday Honours also acknowledged numerous UTS alumni, including Mr Malcolm Botfield OAM, Mr David Armstrong AM, and Ms Grace Matts ESM OAM, for their achievements across diverse fields.

Celebrating community and impact

The honours bestowed upon these individuals embody the UTS values of innovation, equity, and leadership. The university is immensely proud to support a community that continues to make a global impact for the public good.

UTS congratulates all honorees and extends its gratitude for their invaluable contributions to their fields, communities, and the university itself.

This article is republished from UTS under a Creative Commons license. 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.