Sharon Sullivan facts for kids
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Sharon Sullivan
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New England, Australia |
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| Fields | Archaeology |
| Institutions | Sullivan Blazejowski and Associates |
Sharon Sullivan AO FAHA is an Australian archaeologist, advocate of Indigenous Australian rights, and author of five books on heritage management. She is best known for her work in establishing protocols and programs for cultural heritage management in Australia.
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Education
In 1964, Sullivan graduated with degrees in history and archaeology from the University of New England, Australia. Her Honours thesis, supervised by Isabel McBryde, was the first completed on prehistoric archaeology in Australia. In 1965, Sullivan completed a degree in education (DipEd) from the University of New England. In 1974, Sullivan completed a master's degree in archaeology. In 2003, Sullivan was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters from James Cook University.
Career
Sullivan began her 20-year career as a public servant for the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service where she advocated for heritage management legislation. She was an assistant professor at the University of New England and University of Queensland. She currently operates the Sullivan Blazejowski and Associates heritage consulting firm. She has worked with global organizations including the Chinese government where she helped to cultivate heritage conservation at sites including the Mogao Caves. She held a seat on the Australian Heritage Council as a historic expert from November 2008 until November 2011. Sullivan is the author of five books and 50 papers. On Australia Day in 2004, Sullivan was first acknowledged by the Order of Australia in a list of Honours. She was awarded membership in ICOMOS Worldwide and served on the Australian ICOMOS committee in the early 2000s. In 2005, Sullivan was awarded the Rhys Jones Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Archaeology. In 2013, to honor her lifelong contributions, the Australian Heritage Council named the Sharon Sullivan National Heritage Award that recognizes contributions made to natural, indigenous and historical heritage.
Recognition
- Elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 1996
- Awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001
- Honoured as Officer of the Order of Australia in 2004
- Awarded the Rhys Jones Medal in 2005
- Awarded life membership of ICOMOS worldwide in 2005
See also
In Spanish: Sharon Sullivan para niños
