Recognition and Awards
One of Kruszelnicki's more notable undertakings was his part in a research project on belly button fluff, for which he received an Ig Nobel Prize in 2002. He received the Australian Father of the Year award in 2003. In the 2006 Honours list, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia.
In 2012, Kruszelnicki was named as a National Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
Main-belt asteroid '18412 Kruszelnicki' has been named after him.
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