Congratulations to AusIMM members featured in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List
Congratulations to the four AusIMM members recognised for their contribution to the resources industry in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List: Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie AO, Owen Leigh Hegarty OAM, Julie Shuttleworth AM and Keith Robert Yates AM. We are also delighted to congratulate AusIMM member Monika Biernacki OAM, who received her award for service to animal welfare.
We thank each of these members for their years of significant contribution to their fields, sharing their own expertise and setting a fantastic example for our entire community. We deeply appreciate their ongoing support of AusIMM and our sector.
These distinguished professionals join a select group of Australians who have been formally recognised for the meaningful impact they have made, and we are delighted to congratulate them and join in the celebration of their achievements.
Officer in the General Division (AO)
Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie FAusIMM (WA)
Citation: For distinguished service to the minerals and resources sector, and as a role model for women in business.
Medal in the General Division (OAM)
Monika Biernacki MAusIMM (NSW)
Citation: For service to animal welfare.
Owen Leigh Hegarty HonFAusIMM (VIC)
Citation: For service to the minerals and mining sector.
Member in the General Division (AM)
Julie Shuttleworth FAusIMM(CP) (WA)
Citation: For significant service to the minerals and mining sector.
Keith Robert Yates FAusIMM (SA)
Citation: For significant service to the minerals and mining sector, and to the community.