Libby Evans-Illidge was awarded the 2025 AIMS medal alongside Dr Katharina Fabricius.
Having began at AIMS in the Biodiscovery Prospecting Program in the 1990s, Ms Evans-Illidge established and currently leads AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Program. She has helped the team move from engagement to genuine partnership, placing Traditional Owners in a central role in deciding which activities can be conducted on their sea Country.
AIMS is now recognised as Australia’s leading science organisation in Indigenous partnership.
While at AIMS, Ms Evans-Illidge also led the AIMS@JCU postgraduate program for 11 years, providing mentorship and support for around 30 students a year.
Congratulations, Libby!
Read more: https://www.aims.gov.au/information-centre/news-and-stories/aims-pioneers-honoured
