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Margot Robbie, Ange Postecoglou, Skye Gyngell named Global Australian Award 2024 winners

Margot Robbie, a Premier League coach and a chef are among a prestigious group of Aussies who have won awards for their work. See the winners list.

Ange Postecoglou accepts international award

Actress Margot Robbie, Tottenham Hotspurs coach Ange Postecoglou and chef Skye Gyngell are among a handful of Australians who have been recognised for excelling across diverse fields both in Australia and globally.

Other 2024 Global Australian Awards winners include Macquarie Group managing director and chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake, Airtasker co-founder Jonathan Lui and Professor Mimi Zou, of UNSW and Oxford University.

The awards were announced by Advance Global Australians (AGA), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting, empowering, and championing the achievements of Australians worldwide.

Margot Robbie has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for Arts and Cultural Excellence for her contributions globally. Picture: AFP
Margot Robbie has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for Arts and Cultural Excellence for her contributions globally. Picture: AFP
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for Sports and Sports Administration. Picture: AFP
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for Sports and Sports Administration. Picture: AFP

“There is no doubt that Australia is punching well above its weight on the global stage and our biggest asset is our people,” AGA chief executive Kate McQuestin said.

“Many are quiet achievers and as our research shows are reluctant to promote themselves, so I am delighted we can do this for them to increase the awareness of our country’s enormous capability and expertise.

“We should all be proud of what they are achieving and shouldn’t shy away from celebrating it. The extraordinary talent and perseverance of Australians and alumni of Australian universities around the world really is worthy of international acclamation.

“These awards showcase the profound impact that Global Australians have on the world.”

Chef Skye Gyngell has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for the Agriculture, Food and Wine category.
Chef Skye Gyngell has won the 2024c Global Australian Award for the Agriculture, Food and Wine category.

The awards coincides with the release of the Advancing Australia Global Report 2024, which shows insights into the perceptions of Australians and Australia on the world stage.

It found that Australians are highly regarded abroad, particularly in North America, the UK and Europe and the sold reputation is largely attributed to Australians’ friendly attitude.

The report also found 80 per cent of Australians across the globe believed there was a need for more recognition of our achievements overseas, despite only 32 per cent of Aussies working overseas feeling comfortable talking about their experience and achievements outside our country.

Australia is seen as excelling most is agriculture, food and wine, sport and education, the report also found.

GLOBAL AUSTRALIAN AWARD WINNERS

Leadership

Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie Group Managing Director and CEO

Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie Group Managing Director and CEO. Picture: Britta Campion / The Australian
Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie Group Managing Director and CEO. Picture: Britta Campion / The Australian

Technology

Professor Mimi Zou, UNSW & Oxford University

Professor Mimi Zou, UNSW & Oxford University
Professor Mimi Zou, UNSW & Oxford University

Entrepreneurship

Paul Harris, Founder and CEO, VIBE

Innovation

Jonathan Lui, Soho Founder, Airtasker Co-Founder

Jonathan Lui, Airtasker co-founder
Jonathan Lui, Airtasker co-founder

Agriculture, Food & Wine

Skye Gyngell, Chef

Arts & Cultural Excellence

Margot Robbie, Actress and Filmmaker

Margot Robbie. Picture: AFP
Margot Robbie. Picture: AFP

Education, Science & Research

Professor Vincent Mok, Researcher, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Finance & Investment

Nell Hutton, Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank and Ben Way Group Head of Macquarie Asset Management

Nell Hutton, chief executive of Westpac Institutional Bank and Ben Way Group Head of Macquarie Asset Management
Nell Hutton, chief executive of Westpac Institutional Bank and Ben Way Group Head of Macquarie Asset Management

Professional Services

Samallie Kiyingi, Global General Counsel, Standard Chartered Bank

Samallie Kiyingi, Global General Counsel, Standard Chartered Bank.
Samallie Kiyingi, Global General Counsel, Standard Chartered Bank.

Community and Social Impact

Skye Maconachie, Co-CEO, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

Sustainability & Climate Change

Brendan Duval, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Glenfarne Group, and Herbert Eric Huppert, Emeritus Professor, University of Cambridge

Brendan Duval, chief executive and founder of Glenfarne Group and Herbert Eric Huppert, Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge.
Brendan Duval, chief executive and founder of Glenfarne Group and Herbert Eric Huppert, Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge.

Sport and Sports Administration

Ange Postecoglou, Head Coach, Tottenham Football Club

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur Club. Picture: Getty
Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur Club. Picture: Getty
Richard Brennan, Regional Emergency Director at the World Health Organisation, Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Richard Brennan, Regional Emergency Director at the World Health Organisation, Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Global Impact Award

Richard Brennan, Regional Emergency Director at the World Health Organisation, Eastern Mediterranean Region

Ipul Powaseu, Senior Program Manager - Disability Inclusion, PNG Women Lead Program.
Ipul Powaseu, Senior Program Manager - Disability Inclusion, PNG Women Lead Program.

Asia-Pacific Impact Award

Ipul Powaseu, Senior Program Manager – Disability Inclusion, PNG Women Lead Program

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