Alumni Hall of Fame

We recognise your success

The CBE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards recognise the achievements of our alumni. Held every two years, the awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of our alumni who have made significant societal impacts.

In 2019, we announced recipients in two categories:

»    Distinguished Alumni award 

This award is the most prestigious award by the College to a member of the CBE alumni community. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of CBE, have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University, and demonstrated significant contributions and support to developing the College and its future students.

»    Young Alumni award 

This award is presented to outstanding individuals 35 years of age or younger. Nominees for this category must be recognised as alumni of CBE and have completed a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at the University. They must be actively engaged with CBE and demonstrate continued support to the College and its future students.

Please forward any enquiries to alumni.cbe@anu.edu.au


Nominations for the CBE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards 2021 are currently being considered.

 

 

Award recipients

Carol Austin

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) ANU 1981

"Maintaining an open mind and willingness to learn new things and new ways of thinking are critical to success in a rapidly changing world."

Gary Banks AO

BMaster of Economics ANU 1974

"Do what needs to be done, and do it as well as you can!"

Marco Belgiorno-Zegna AM

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1976

Geoffrey Francis Carmody

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) ANU 1969 , Master of Economics ANU 1976

"Contributing to good economic policy outcomes. Maintaining a reputation for vigorous, credible and independent economic advice. Being prepared to speak out fearlessly and, if necessary, publicly on policy matters. Preserve these traditions of the Westminster System as regards advice to government at a time when this seems to be under attack, if not decline."

Brian Cassidy

Master of Economics ANU 1976

"Use your formal training and acquired skills to make a difference in society."

Malcolm Crompton

Bachelor of Science (Hons) ANU 1974 , Bachelor of Economics ANU 1983

"Be positive; be persistent; be flexible, look for connections and linkages between people, ideas and ways of thinking that others do not see; always retain healthy scepticism, especially about accepted ways of thinking, without becoming cynical."

Michael D'Ascenzo

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1976, Bachelor of Laws ANU 1978

"Make a difference"

Jane Drake-Brockman

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) 1975

"I didn't realise this early on, but I understand now that it's all up to you and only you, especially if you're a woman. Don't expect anyone to pick you out from the crowd or nurture you along. Be confident in your own ability and responsible for your own views. Of course you have to feed you family, but otherwise do what you love doing. I'm passionate about trade policy….so that's what I am doing…."

Warwick Robert Grigor

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1981, Bachelor of Laws ANU 1985

"Whatever job are given to do, make sure you do it to the best of your ability, and look for ways to do it better. In choosing a career path, choose one for which you have a passion. You will never excel if you can't fire your passion."

Margaret Kelly

Masterof Economics ANU 1970

"Take charge of your own career, be ready to adapt to change and believe in yourself. Have fun along the way!"

The Honourable John Kerin AM

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1978

"Analyse, read, work, think creatively, always think beyond the immediate by standing back and taking on board the views of others."

  • Deputy Chancellor, University of Western Sydney

Donald Skene Larkin

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1966

"Perseverance, attitude and passion are the keys to success."

André Morony

Master of Economics ANU 1974

"Enjoy the early years of your career by keeping a balance between work and leisure. Don't spend too much time focusing on your next career move…it will come if you focus on doing your current job well."

Brian Powell

Bachelor of Economics ANU 1967

"Commitment to probity, quality management, public service, national development and defence."

William Shields

Master of Economics ANU 1973

"To apply my economic and financial skills to better understand issuesand seek solutions to problems which are both efficient and equitable."