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On Friday, 21 February 2025, the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects hosted the prestigious President’s Honours Dinner at Brisbane’s historic Customs House. This annual event is a testament to the dedication of architects in advancing the built environment, upholding ethical practice, and fostering a strong professional community.
The evening marked a historic moment as outgoing President Russell Hall LFRAIA formally passed the chain of office to the newly appointed Queensland President, Caroline Stalker FRAIA. This ceremonial handover signifies a new chapter in leadership, ensuring the continued growth and success of the profession in Queensland.
Throughout the evening, distinguished architects were recognised for their achievements.
Life Fellowship recipients
The highest honour, elevation to Life Fellowship, was awarded to:
- Dr Michael Lavery
- Geoffrey Street
- Leigh Shutter
- Robert Wesener
- Rebecca Moore
New Fellows of the Institute
Acknowledging their commitment to the profession, the following architects were elevated to Fellowship:
- Andrew Noonan
- Caroline Yuen
- Chris Hall-Jordan
- George Fatseas
- Jacqueline Pearce
- John Neylan
- Kirstie Galloway
- Liza Ringdahl
- Lucy O’Driscoll
- Simon Moisey
- Stephanie Keays
- Tammy Neumann
- Tim Stewart
QIA Medallion recipients
Awarded to the student achieving the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) for their Master of Architecture. This is awarded to each University with a Masters of Architecture program in Queensland.
- Alisha Mandla (University of Queensland)
- Emily Long (Griffith University)
- Joel Burrows (Queensland University of Technology)
- Kieren Dolores (Bond University)
BOAQ Prize recipients
Awarded to the graduate nominated by each of the four Queensland Universities which offer an architecture program that is accredited by the BOAQ and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as an architect.:
- Piper King (University of Queensland)
- Rachel Grant (Griffith University)
- Sophie Magee (Queensland University of Technology)
- Nicole Mesquita-Mendes (Bond University)
President’s Prize recipients
Recognising individuals or organisations for their significant contributions to the architectural profession:
- Don Hewitt
- Andrew Reid
- Dr Lidia Morawska
Read more about their accomplishments here.
Scholarship and Fellowship recipients
- Philip Y Bisset Planning (Architecture) Scholarship:
- Maitri Gohel
- Lucinda O’Neill
- Asia-Pacific Study Dunbar Fellowship:
- Clare Kennedy
The success of this event was made possible through the generous support of Lysaght and Bondor. Their contributions to the architectural profession continue to help foster growth and innovation in the field.
For more details on the outstanding achievements of our newly elevated Fellows and Life Fellows, visit Queensland Fellowship and Life Fellows.
