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QUT community excellence recognised with national awards
Medical expert and former parliamentarian Dr Anthony Lynham is among members of the QUT community recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.
From contributions to trauma medicine, public policy, and literature, to community health and sport, QUT alumni, staff and partners continue to make an enduring impact locally and globally.
A total of 680 Australians received awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia in 2026 with 208 of those given the highest honours – a Companion (AC), Officer (AO) or Member (AM) of the Order of Australia.
Dr Anthony Lynham AO, Adjunct Professor, QUT-connected healthcare tech company senior executive, appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to trauma medicine as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, to the Parliament of Queensland, and to the community
BMD founder Mick Power AM awarded honorary doctorate by QUT
BMD Founder and Chairman Mick Power AM has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Queensland University of Technology (QUT), recognising his long-standing leadership in business and his contribution to communities across Australia.
Mr Power founded BMD in 1979, growing the company into Australia’s largest privately owned civil construction business, delivering major infrastructure projects nationally and internationally.
Today, BMD generates more than $2.4 billion in annual turnover and employs more than 2,400 people.
QUT recognised Mr Power for his values-led approach to leadership and his commitment to projects that connect and strengthen communities.
“Success is not only measured by what we build, but by the opportunities we create for others,” Mr Power said.
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