2002 Queensland Greats recipients
The Queensland Greats honoured in 2002 were:
- Wayne Bennett AM
- Dr Clem Jones AO
- Olga Miller
- Professor Lawrie Powell AC
- Professor David Tudehope AM.
Wayne Bennett AM
Wayne Bennett’s courage, humility and undying commitment makes him one of Australia's greatest sporting coaches. Wayne played representative football for Queensland and Australia between 1971 and 1973, and began coaching in 1976. He established countless records with the clipboard and whistle, before sealing his legendary status with six premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, and four State of Origin series victories and a draw. His sporting success has also been recognised in his selection as Australian Rugby League Coach in 1998, 2004 and 2005 and a trifecta of Rugby League Coach of the Year awards 1998-2000.
Dr Clem Jones AO
The late Clem Jones is a Brisbane icon. His contribution to the development of the city and its citizens is unsurpassed. A surveyor by profession, Clem’s most notable role was as Lord Mayor of Brisbane from 1961 to 1975. His tenure saw the capital grow from a conservative country town to a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Clem’s civic service continued after his retirement from politics through membership of numerous civic, sporting and professional bodies. Clem was a recipient of the Order of Australia (1976) and the Advance Australia Award for contribution to sport and the community (1982).
Olga Miller
Known as Auntie, the late Olga Miller was an internationally acclaimed author and consultant on Aboriginal culture and traditions. Born in Maryborough, Auntie was an Elder of the Butchulla nation that borders Mount Bauple, Burrum Heads and Double Island Point. The Legends of Moonie Jarl was one of the first books ever authored by Aboriginal people in Australia and Auntie created the illustrations using her own style. She spent her time educating non-Indigenous Australians about pre-European history and Aboriginals on their own cultural background. Auntie was the Patron of Buallum Jarl Bah, a centre for Indigenous students studying at the University of Southern Queensland's Wide Bay Campus at Hervey Bay.
Professor Lawrie Powell AC
Professor Lawrie Powell is one of Queensland's most celebrated medical researchers. He has led international investigation into liver disease and cancer for more than 25 years. His research has made significant contributions to the understanding of inherited liver disease and cirrhosis, especially haemochromatosis. Professor Powell was instrumental in the development of Brisbane's Comprehensive Cancer Research Centre, which houses almost 1000 scientists and support staff. He has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his research achievements.
