2025 Queensland Greats Awards
The 2025 Queensland Greats were announced at a ceremony in Brisbane on the eve of Queensland Day, Thursday 5 June 2025. Read more about the recipients’ achievements below.
The Queensland Greats Awards recognises and honours extraordinary individuals and institutions who have made a meaningful contribution to, or whose achievements have significantly impacted, the history and development of Queensland.
Nomination categories
Individual
For individuals who have made a significant contribution to, or whose achievements have impacted the development of Queensland.
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Institution
For companies or organisations operating in Queensland that have contributed significantly to the development of Queensland.
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Posthumous
For honouring deceased individuals who have made a significant contribution to, or whose achievements have impacted the development of Queensland.
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2025 awards recipients
Professor Jeffrey Dunn AOWorld cancer leader, researcher and advocate
Profoundly transformed the landscape of cancer care in Queensland and introduced progressive tobacco legislation.
David Elliott OAMCo-founder – Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History
Palaeotourism pioneer and co-founder of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History.
James FrizelleBusiness pioneer and altruistic philanthropist
Prominent figure in car dealership and property investment, a philanthropist and founder of the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation.
Professor Mark KendallGlobal health technology pioneer
Globally recognised biomedical engineer, founder and creator of Nanopatches and Microwearables.
Sarina Russo AMGlobal entrepreneur and advocate for women’s employment and education
Renowned businesswoman, employment and education advocate and founder of the Sarina Russo Group.
The Lady Musgrave TrustHousing Queensland women safely since 1885
Queensland’s oldest charity with a vision to end homelessness for women and children.
Sir Frank Moore AOFather of Queensland tourism
Instrumental in the bid to host Expo 88 in Brisbane and renowned for boosting Queensland's global tourism industry and profile.