Among the honours recipients is current staff member Emeritus Professor David Bibby, who has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science and education over the past 40 years. He was Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Design at Victoria from 2003 to 2013 and is currently Acting Head of the School of Economics and Finance.
Victoria alumna were among the women receiving the highest acknowledgement on the Honours list.
Bronwen Scott, who has a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria, was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the arts. Along with being Finance Director and Chairperson of the Holdsworth Group, a successful Gisborne-based industrial technology company, she has made a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic life of Gisborne. She is a current board member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Therese Walsh, a Victoria accounting graduate, has also become a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her role in sports administration. She headed New Zealand’s 2015 Cricket World Cup campaign and has held prominent roles in the New Zealand Rugby Union, including as Chief Financial Officer. She was General Manager Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Another honours recipient is David Kernohan, who has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to architecture. Mr Kernohan was an Associate Professor who taught architecture, urban design, building heritage and conservation at Victoria for more than 22 years. He also held the role of Dean of the School of Architecture. Mr Kernohan was appointed to the Building Industry Authority to investigate leaky homes, with his findings forming a part of the report which became a critical component of a subsequent review of New Zealand’s Building Act.
In addition to those mentioned above the following Victoria University friends and alumni have also been honoured:
Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2015
Victoria University of Wellington Graduates
The New Zealand Order of Merit
To be Dames Companion of the said Order (DNZM):
Mrs Bronwen Scott HOLDSWORTH, ONZM
BA 1964
For services to business and the arts
Mrs Therese Maria WALSH
BCA 1992, Donor
For services to sports administration
To be Companions of the said Order (CNZM):
Tagaloatele Professor Margaret Ellen FAIRBAIRN-DUNLOP, ONZM
MA 1982, BAHONS 1977, BA 1974
For services to education and the Pacific community
Mr John Livingston MARSHALL, QC
LLB 1969, Donor
For services to the law
Dr Philip Thomas NORMAN
BA 2009
For services to music and musical theatre
To be an Officer of the said Order (ONZM):
Ms Melissa Jannet CLARK-REYNOLDS
BA 1982
For services to the technology industry
To be Members of the said Order (MNZM):
Associate Professor Rae DE LISLE
BA 1969, Donor
For services to music
Mr Bruce William MARTIN
BA 1974
For services to tertiary education
Mr Paul David SWALLOW
BA 1988
For services to the State and the community
Staff, friends or associates of Victoria University
The New Zealand Order of Merit
To be Companions of the said Order (CNZM):
Professor David Michael BIBBY
Past Staff (PVC & Dean of Science), Antarctic Research Centre (Chair), MacDiarmid Institute (Board Member), Malaghan Institute of Medical Research (Trustee)
For services to science and education
Mr Robert Bertram Keith GARDINER, ONZM
Donor
For services to philanthropy and the arts
To be Members of the said Order (MNZM):
Mr David KERNOHAN
Past Staff, Associate Professor, School of Architecture
For services to architecture
To see the full Honours List including citations visit: www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/qb2015-list