Awards

Nicola Roxon has received a number of national and international awards.

 

• Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), The University of Sydney: 2019

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• Bob Elphik Medal (The Australian Council on Smoking and Health): 2017
   

• Australian Financial Review's 2015 100 Women of Influence (Global category)

 

• Victoria's Honour Roll of Women: 2014

 

• The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand President’s Award : 2013 (In recognition of work advocating for stronger tobacco control and improving respiratory health in Australia)

 

• Sidney Sax Public Health Medal 2012 (Public Health Association, Australia)

 

• Champion Award, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, USA: 2012
  (View Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids video ‘Global Highlights’ May 2022 (see Nicola Roxon @ 56 seconds)
   

• Distinguished Visitor, O’Neill Institute, Georgetown University: 2012

 

• Nigel Gray Award, Career Achievement in Tobacco Control: 2011

 

• World Health Organisation Award, Director-General’s Special Recognition of Contribution to Global Tobacco Control: 2011

 

• Australian Medical Association Award: 2011 (for the Government’s national leadership and action in tobacco control)

 

• World Health Organisation, Regional Director’s Special Recognition Award: 2010