Distinguished ANU professors and high-profile alumni have been recognised for their contribution to Australian society in the 2017 Australia Day Honours.

Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Harding congratulated all the winners on their awards.

"To be included in the Australia Day Honours is a magnificent recognition of a lifetime of service to help make Australia a better place for all," Professor Harding said.

"On behalf of the University, I congratulate Larry, Jon, Stephen and David for their contribution to the University, for being leaders in their respective fields and for helping to inspire the next generation of leaders.

"I also congratulate all ANU alumni and friends of the University who have been honoured on Australia Day."

Clinical Associate Professor Stephen Bradshaw from the ANU Medical School, has been appointed as a Member in the General Division (AM).

Associate Professor Bradshaw has been recognised for significant service to medicine as a vascular surgeon, to health practitioner regulation, and to medical education. 

"It's a great honour to receive this award," he said. "It's a reflection of the work done with the medical board to improve patient safety in the ACT and across the nation, and improve access to better medical care."