Congratulations to the Engineers Australia members recognised in the 2025 Kings Birthday Honours list.
Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC announced the recipients of the honours and awards which recognise the remarkable impact and contributions of Australian citizens.
This year’s recipients come from diverse fields and areas of expertise – brought together by the commonality of unwavering service to their community.
Among those named in the 2025 Kings Birthday Honours list were several engineers.
Engineers Australia National President and Board Chair Dr Raj Aseervatham said engineering projects have a lasting developmental impact on the communities they are designed to benefit.
“I am proud of all our members who undertake this meaningful work. We know our engineers are committed to finding solutions that move us all forward,” Dr Aseervatham said.
“Congratulations to each engineer recognised today for their commitment to engineering innovation and excellence.”
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO said the engineers recognised in the Kings Birthday honours are not only role models for the profession but for their communities.
“It’s wonderful recognition to see these engineers acknowledged for their hard work and dedication. I congratulate all the engineers listed for their significant achievements,” Ms Madew said.
Members who were recognised in the 2025 King’s Honours include:
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Mrs Dianne Boddy (Blood) HonFIEAust CPEng(Ret) – For distinguished service to mechanical engineering through innovation and robotic design, and to diversity and inclusion.
- Mr Roger Franzen HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec NER – For distinguished service to the space sector, to complex systems engineering, and to aerospace and satellite communications technology.
- Mr Christopher Jenkins MIEAust – For distinguished service to engineering, to the advanced manufacturing industry, to business and to the community.
- Mr Geoffrey Stapleton MIEAust – For distinguished service to engineering in the renewable and sustainable energy sector, and to training and development.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Mr Anthony Barry FIEAust CPEng – For significant service to civil engineering.
- Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin FIEAust CPEng NER – For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior engineering and management positions.
- Mr Daniel Lambert FIEAust CPEng EngExec – For significant service to engineering, particularly to the water sector and to professional associations.
- Mr Stuart Whiley FIEAust CPEng – For significant service to the defence naval industry.
- Ms Merryn York HonFIEAust CPEng NER – For significant service to the energy sector in various leadership roles.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Brigadier Peter Evans MIEAust(Ret) – For service to veterans and to the community of Canberra.
- Mr Marcus Geisler CompIEAust – For service to the environment.
- Mr Thomas Gorog FIEAust – For service to the community through a range of roles.
- Mr Graham Swannell MIEAust CPEng(Ret) – For service to aeronautical engineering.
- Mr Robert Williamson AFIEAust CEngA EngExec NER – For service to engineering.
- Mr Igor Zambelli MIEAust – For service to engineering.
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
- Captain Thomas Doherty FIEAust CPEng NER - For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering.
Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
- Squadron Leader Ryan Hardman MIEAust CPEng NER - For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force.
- Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis MIEAust CPEng NER - For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba.
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