Six of Australia’s leading engineers and applied scientists have been awarded Orders of Australia in recognition of their distinguished service to Australian society.

Announced as part of today’s 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, we are thrilled to see our Fellows recognised so publicly for their long history of achievement. ATSE Fellows are elected by their peers for their contributions to advancing Australian applied science, technology and engineering.

ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said, “In ATSE’s 50^th anniversary year, the ongoing success, achievements and contributions of our Fellows are a continual source of pride. I congratulate our Fellows on this well-deserved recognition, and commend them on the benefits they continue to bring to Australian society.”

ATSE President Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO FTSE FAICD said, “I’m so proud to work alongside such accomplished and impactful leaders. Across sectors as diverse as business governance, climate change, civil engineering, energy and education, ATSE Fellows are improving people’s lives and solving the biggest challenges we face.”

Kathryn Fagg AC FTSE

For eminent service to business governance, to the banking, finance and investment industry, to public administration, to the not-for-profit sector, and to women.

Professor Mark Howden AC FTSE FAA

For eminent service to environmental science, to the global response on climate change and adaptation, to agriculture, and to tertiary education.

Anthony Barry AM FTSE FAICD

For significant service to civil engineering.

Daniel Lambert AM FTSE

For significant service to engineering, particularly to the water sector, and to professional associations.

Merryn York AM FTSE

For significant service to the energy sector in various leadership roles.

Professor John Rosenberg OAM FTSE FAICD

For service to tertiary education, and to the Jewish community.