Past and present Western Australian recipients

In the Australia Day Honours List, 65 Western Australians were recognised for their contributions to the community, the state and the nation. 

Those awarded include:

• Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood AO for distinguished service to plastic and reconstructive surgery, to medical research and as clinician scientist and mentor.
• Distinguished Professor Anna Haebich AM for significant service to literature as an author, historian and academic.
• Mrs Lynne Schickert AM for significant service to sport and to the community.
• Mr Mark Stickells AM for significant service to science, particularly information technology, and to the community. 
• Ms Emily Carter AM for significant service to the Aboriginal community through social and economic advocacy and initatives.
• Ms Julie Adams OAM for service to pharmaceutical oncology.
• Mr Trevor Fisher OAM for service to the community of Busselton. 
• Mrs Margaret Pieroni OAM for service to botanical art. 
• Mrs Olwyn Scott OAM for service to the creative arts, particularly lacemaking.  

The Western Australian Government commends all the recipients for this recognition of their exceptional service across the professional, public and community sectors.

More information from the 2024 Australia Day Honours List is available on the Government House Honours List

In the Australia Day Honours List, 75 Western Australians were recognised for their contributions to the community, the state and the nation.

Those awarded include:

• His Excellency the Honourable Christopher Dawson AC APM for eminent service to public administration through law enforcement roles, to reconciliation and as the 34th Governor appointed in Western Australia.
• The late Dr Kenneth Collins AO for distinguished service to international humanitarian projects, and to the community of Western Australia.
• Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Byrski AM for significant service to tertiary education and to literature.
• Mr Paul Tunzi AM for significant service to music as a pianoforte technician and to professional associations.
• Mrs Elsma Merillo OAM for service to netball.
• Ms Susan Saleeba OAM for service to the international community of Kenya.
• Ms Janet Thomas OAM for service to animal welfare.

The Western Australian Government commends all the recipients for this recognition of their exceptional service across the professional, public and community sectors.

More information from the 2023 Australia Day Honours List is available on the Government House webpage.

King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List

In the King’s Birthday Honours List, 112 Western Australians were recognised for their contributions to the community, the state and the nation.

Those awarded include:

• The Honourable Colin James Barnett AC for eminent service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, particularly as Premier, to economic and infrastructure development, to social welfare reform and to the Aboriginal community.
• Emeritus Professor Caroline Isabel Bower AC for eminent service to medical research as a paediatric epidemiologist, particularly in birth defects and early childhood development, to health and welfare through public health initiatives and to medical education.
• Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon AO for distinguished service to conservation biology, particularly ecological research and restoration, and to tertiary education.
• Ms Irene May Stainton AO for distinguished service to the Aboriginal community through cultural heritage leadership and through health and social welfare organisations.
• Ms Karen Jeanette Chappel AM for significant service to local government and to the community of Morawa.
• Ms Anna Maria Harrison AM for significant service to multiculturalism in Western Australia and to aged care.
• Mr Leonidas Earlston Pericles AM for significant service to the visual arts.
• Mrs Ruth Byrne OAM for service to conservation and the environment.
• Mr John Colwill OAM for service to horticulture.
• Mr David Maurits de Vos OAM for service to the broadcast media as a journalist.
• Mr Abdullah Khan OAM for service to education and to the multicultural community of Western Australia.
• Mr Toby Morrell OAM for service to cricket.
• Mr Andrew David Pittaway OAM for service to military history.

The Western Australian Government commends all the recipients for this recognition of their exceptional service across the professional, public and community sectors.

More information from the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List is available on the Government House webpage

2022 Australia Day Honours List

Eighty-six Western Australians received the Order of Australia for their contributions to the community, state, and country. Among the recipients recognised were:

• Ms Lena Nyadbi AO for her distinguished service to the visual arts as a contemporary Indigenous Artist.
• Ms Susan Boyd AM for her significant service to international relations, tertiary education and women's affairs.
• Mr Charles Johnson AM for his significant service to town planning and the community.
• Ms Silvana Gaglia OAM for her service to the community and people with disability.
• Mrs Rosemary Harrison OAM for her service to equestrian sport.
• Mrs Lesley McNee OAM for her service to the community of Koorda and surrounds.

Find more information on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List on the Government House website.

2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Eighty-four Western Australians received the Order of Australia for their contributions to the community, state, and country. Among the recipients recognised were:

• Dr Carmen Mary Lawrence AO for distinguished service to the people and Parliaments of Australia and Western Australia, to conservation, and to arts administration.
• Professor Dennis Gordon Eggington AM for significant service to the Aboriginal community of Western Australia.
• Mrs Catherine Hughes AM for significant service to immunisation.
• Mrs Diane Kathleen Brennan OAM for service to performing arts education.
• Mr Ian Leonard Stiles OAM for service to the community of Jurien Bay.

Find more information on the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List on the Government House website.

2021 Australia Day Honours List

Sixty-nine Western Australians received the Order of Australia for their contributions to community.

Among the award recipients recognised were:

• Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger AC for her eminent service to mathematics, and to tertiary education, as a leading academic and researcher, to international organisations, and as a champion of women in STEM careers. This is the highest honour in Australia.
• Professor Peter Leedman AO for his distinguished service to medicine, health, and medical research as a physician-scientist, to professional societies, and to tertiary education.
• Mrs Ann Jones AM for her significant service to people living with Huntington’s disease and their carers.
• Mr Sacha Mahboub OAM for his service to the performing arts.

Find more information on the 2021 Australia Day Honours List on the Government House website.

2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List

Eighty-six Western Australians received the Order of Australia for their contributions to the community, state, and country.

Among the award recipients recognised were:

• Emeritus Professor Colin Binns AO for his distinguished service to medical research, tertiary education, public health policy and human nutrition.
• Dr Ann O’Neill AO for her distinguished service to the community through support for people affected by family and domestic violence.
• Mr Marcus Canning AM for his significant service to the arts and the community of Perth.
• Ms Gina Williams AM for her significant service to the performing arts, Aboriginal music and the media.
• Mr Dawson Bradford OAM for his service to the livestock industry.
• Mrs Jan Cooper OAM for her service to Australian Rules Football.

Find more information on the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List on the Government House website.