DFIAG, FIAG and IAG Dissertation Excellence Awards were awarded at IAG2025

The IAG Awards below (DFIAG, FIAG, Dissertation Excellence) were presented at the IAG 2025 Conference dinner

DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHERS (DFIAG)

The Distinguished Fellowship is awarded for distinguished service to Australian geography through furthering the aims of the Institute.

Professor Robyn Bartel (Presented in absentia)

Citation at: https://www.iag.org.au/robyn-bartel--distinguished-fellowship-

FELLOWSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHERS (FIAG)

A Fellowship of the Institute of Australian Geographers (FIAG) recognises sustained and significant contributions made to the discipline by IAG members in diverse fields. It acknowledges contributions to the discipline made by practitioner and professional geographers, as well as academic members of the Institute.

Professor Guy Robinson (Presented in absentia)

Citation at: https://www.iag.org.au/robinson-fiag

THE IAG AWARD FOR DISSERTATION EXCELLENCE

The IAG Award for Dissertation Excellence recognises excellence in a research dissertation, at Honours, Masters or PhD level, and the contribution that the student has made to the discipline of Geography. 

Presented in person at IAG2025:

• Dr Eliza Crosbie, University of Newcastle    
• Dr Tara Elisabeth Jeyasingh, University of NSW 
• Dr Emma McRae, University of Melbourne 
• Dr Lauren Tynan, Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus    
• Dr Bhiamie Williamson, Australian National University
• Dr Rachael Walshe, James Cook University

From Left to Right:
Dr Eliza Crosbie, Dr Tara Jeyasingh, Dr Emma McRae, Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray,
Dr Lauren Tynan, Dr Bhiamie Williamson, Dr Rachael Walshe.