Dr Megan Clark AC
For eminent service to scientific research and development through fostering innovation, to science administration through strategic leadership roles, and to the development of public policy for technological sciences.
The Honourable Barry Jones AC
For eminent service to the community as a leading intellectual in Australian public life, through contributions to scientific, heritage, musical, medical, political and public health organisations, and to the Australian Parliament.
Mr Alan Arnold OAM
For service to the community of Hunter Valley.
Mrs Catherine Barker OAM
For service to the community through literary societies.
Mr John Keats OAM
For service to music as a publisher of works by contemporary Australian composers.
Mr Peter Moffitt OAM
For service to the community of Weddin.
Mr Huseyin Mustafa OAM
For service to multiculturalism, and to the business community.
Mrs Elsa Atkin AM
For significant service to the conservation and protection of the natural, built and cultural heritage environment, to women, and to the arts.
Commander Nick Bramwell AM
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy as the Director International Fleet Review and in significant command and leadership positions.
Mr Frank Conroy AM
For significant service to the finance and banking sector, to corporate administrations, and to the arts, health and secondary education.
Mr Chum Darvall AM
For significant service to the finance and banking sector, and through contributions to not-for-profit organisations and the performing arts.
Dr Marlene Kanga AM
For significant service to engineering, particularly through leadership roles in professional organisations, and as a role model.
Emeritus Professor Alan Lindsay AM
For significant service to higher education, to academic and business development, and to international education.
Mr Bob Meyer AM
For significant service to architecture and urban planning, particularly through the development of infrastructure in Sydney, and to professional associations.
Mr Cameron Murphy AM
For significant service to the community through a range of human rights and civil liberty organisations.
Emeritus Professor Jim Piper AM
For significant service to tertiary education, particularly through research in applied laser physics.
Mr Bob Leece AO
For distinguished service to the community of New South Wales through the development and guidance of major infrastructure projects.
Dr Sandra Levy AO
For distinguished service to the arts as a film and television director and producer, and through strategic leadership and educational roles.
Professor Michael Morgan AO
For distinguished service to medicine as a neurovascular surgeon, research and educator, as an international leader and mentor, and to professional organisations.