# The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List **URL:** \ **Category:** News Articles\ **Created:** [June 7, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-king-s-birthday-2026-honours-list/31081 "2026-06-07T13:19:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
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[The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List](https://www.gg.gov.au/kings-birthday-2026-honours-list) recognises 949 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service. Abbreviated list of those that are cited for contributions to the media; part listing of accomplishments. ## **Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division** ### **Professor Timothy John Entwisle** , Bowral NSW 2576 For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to botanical sciences, to the media, to tertiary education, and to the community. **Radio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation** - Regular Contributor, ‘Blueprint for Living’, Radio National, 10 years. - Co-host and Writer, ‘Talking Plants’ summer series, Radio National, 2014-2016. - Co-Host, ‘In Season’ 10-part series, Radio National, 2016. - Co-host, ‘Passion for Plants’, 702 AM Weekend Show, 2006-2011. - Co-host, ‘Talking Plants’ 702 AM Breakfast Show, 2002-2005. **Media** - Author, ‘TalkingPlants’ Blog, since 2008. - Contributor/Regular writer, Plant Curiosities Column, Gardening Australia Magazine, 2018-2025. - Contributor, Feature Articles, Gardening Australia Magazine, since 2015. - Contributor, ‘Secret Life of Plants’ Regular column, Nature Australia, 2002-2005. - Presenter, ‘Fortnightly Science Show’, Plenty Valley FM, 1988-1991. - Freelance Science Writer, The Age, 1989-1990. - Secretary, Management Committee, Plenty Valley FM, 1988. - Volunteer Reader, Radio for the Print Handicapped, 3RPH, 1985-1987. ### **Ms Frances Margaret Kelly** , NSW For distinguished service to broadcast journalism, to the advancement of social justice, to equality, and to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. **Australian Broadcasting Corporation** - Broadcaster and Journalist, current. - Presenter, Radio National’s Breakfast Program, 2005-2021. - Europe Correspondent, 2002-2005. - Former Political Editor and Reporter, Parliament House, 7.30 Report and Current Affairs Radio Division. - Former Reporter, Triple J. ## **Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division** ### Ms Bronwyn Kate Fagan, ACT For significant service to sports administration, to broadcast media, and to the community **Radio Presenting** - Co-Host, Local Grandstand Program, ABC Radio, 2005-2018. - Guest Presenter, Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, 2018-2019. ### Ms Susan Jane Gaudion, WA For significant service to netball as a coach and administrator, and to the media. **Media** - Host and Commentator, Fox Sports, since 2023. - Host and Commentator, _Nine’s Wide World of Sport_, Nine Network, 2016-2021. - Host and Commentator, Channel Ten, 2009-2015. - Producer, Writer and Performer, _The Centurions_, Centurion Entertainment, 2015-2018. ### Ms Edwina Diana McCann, NSW For significant service to journalism, to the fashion industry, and to arts governance. **Media** - Editor in Chief, Vogue Australia, 2012-2022. - Editorial Director, News Prestige, Vogue, Vogue Living, GQ, 2012-2022. ### Mr John Rove McManus For significant service to broadcast media, to entertainment, and to the community. **Roving Enterprises** - Executive Producer, current. - Co-Owner, current. - Producer, _The Project_, 2009-2023. - Co-Executive Producer, _Before the Game_, 2004-2013. - Host and Producer, _Rove LA_, Fox8, 2011-2012. - Host and Producer, _Rove Live_, Ten Network, 2000-2009. - Co-Executive Producer, _Real Stories_, 2006. - Co-Executive Producer, _Skithouse_, 2003-2004. - Co-Executive Producer, _After the Game_, 2003. - Producer, _Silverchair: Beyond the Diorama_, 2002. - Host and Producer, _Rove_, Nine Network, 1999. - Co-Founder, 1999. **Stand Up Comedy** Comedian, National and International Events, since 1990s. **Ten Network** - Host, _Show Me The Movie!_, 2018. - Host and Producer, _Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?_, 2007-2009. - Producer and Presenter, Annual ARIA Awards, 2000, 2002-2004 and 2007-2008. - Co-Host, _Seriously Forty_, 2005. - Host, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 2001. - Comedy Debater, _Melbourne Comedy Festival Debate_, 2000. **Australian Broadcasting Corporation** - Host, _Whovians_, 2017-2020. - Regular Panellist, _Good News Week_, 1998-2000. - Comedian, _Something Hot Before Bed_, 1996. **Special Broadcasting Service** - Guest, _Who Do You Think You Are?_, 2013. - Guest, _John Safran vs God_, 2004. - Guest, _Big Backyard Quiz_, 2025. **Nine Network** - Co-Host, _Millenium: New Year’s Eve Telecast_, 1999. - Panellist, _Simply the Best_, 1999. - Comedy Debater, _Super Debate_, 1999. - Host, _Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala_, 1999. **Screen Producers Australia** - Member, Guesswork TV, McManus Token Group, since 2014. - Member, Thinkative TV, McManus Token Group, since 2014. **Television and Film** - Voice Character, Bucky Dunstan, _Bluey_, Ludo Studios, 2024. - Voice Characters, The Mutt, Dr Knutt and Hodad, _Monster Beach_, 2014 and 2019-2020. - Voice Characters, King Tubby, Cheeta and Last Chance, _Kitty is Not a Cat_, 7TWO, 2018-2019. - Voice Character, Junior Investor, _Norm of the North_, Lionsgate, 2016. - Host, _Lie Detectors_, GSN United States, 2015. - Host, _Riot_, Fox United States, 2014. - Guest, _@Midnight_, Comedy Central United States, 2014. - Regular, _The Tonight Show with Jay Leno_, NBC United States, 2007-2014. - Voice Character, _Exchange Student Zero_, Cartoon Network, 2012. - Voice Character, _Robot Chicken_, 2011. - Guest, _Chelsea Lately_, E! United States, 2009. - Host, _The List_, ABC United States, 2008. - Voice Character, Rove McManus, _bro’Town_, Firehorse Films, 2006. - Voice Character, Bernie and Kung Fu Crab, _Finding Nemo_, Disney Pixar, 2003. - Producer and Host, _The Loft Live_, Channel 31, 1997-1998. - Voice Character, _Li’l Elvis and the Truckstoppers_, Australian Children’s Television Foundation, 1997. _And more_ ### The late Mr James Matthew Valentine For significant service to the media as a radio presenter and television host, to music, and to children’s literature. **ABC Radio Sydney** - Presenter, _Breakfast_, 2021-2023. - Presenter, _Afternoons_, 2001-2021, 2024-2026. **ABC Television** - Inaugural Television Host, _ABC Jazz_, 20 years. - Television Presenter, _The Afternoon Show,_ 1987-1990. - Former Writer and Presenter, comedy sketches, Humour Australia website. **Television - Other** - Narrator, _Come Dine with Me Australia_, 2010-2013. - Narrator, _Celebrity Come Dine with Me Australia,_ 2012-2014. - Former Presenter, TVTV and Good Morning Australia. * * * # Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division ### Mr Paul William Griffiths, Mudgee NSW 2850 For service to sport, to people with disability, and to the community. **Australian Broadcasting Corporation** - Radio Sport Commentator, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. - Television Reporter, The Day Tonight and The National, ABC, 1975-1983. - Presenter, The Inventors, 1975-1983. - Commentator, major television events including opening of Federal Parliament and royal visits, 1975-1983. **Media - Other** - Reporter, BBC World Service and then BBCs ‘The Money Program’, 1969-1975. - Newsreader, Riverina Television Limited, Wagga Wagga, 1963-1965. - Managing Director, Paul Griffiths Presentations, since 1978. ### Mr Craig Anthony Leeson, Burnie TAS 7320 For service to media, and to the community. **Media** - Foreign Correspondent, Al Jazeera Media Network, 2013-2020. - Asia Correspondent, Seven News Australia, 2014-2016. - Television Correspondent, News Corporation, Star TV Asia, 2004-2007. - Media Strategist, PCCW Global, 2002-2003. - Producer and Director, National Geographic Channel, 2001-2002. - Television Correspondent, Freelance, 1999-2001. - Television Producer, CNN, 1998-1999. - Regional Television Correspondent, Inside Story, ATV Hong Kong, 1996-1998. - News Anchor, ATV Hong Kong, 1996-1998. - Correspondent and News Anchor, ABC TV News Tasmania, 1991-1995. - Correspondent and Editor, ABC Radio Tasmania, 1989-1991. - Reporter and Editorial Manager, The Advocate Newspaper, 1985-1989. ### Mr Geoffrey Eric King, VIC For service to broadcast media. **Triple R Community Radio** - Chair, Board, ~30 years. - Voluntary Presenter, 1981-2026 - Music Co-ordinator, 1978-1981. - Member, Programming Committee. ### Mr Geoffrey Samuel Prenter , Bowral NSW 2576 For service to the print media as a sports journalist. **Rugby League** - Founding Editor, Rugby League Week, 1970-1981, 2009-2012. - The Sun Media Liaison to New South Wales Rugby League, c1980s. - Judging Panel, NRL Immortals, c1981-2017. - Foundation Media Manager. - Sponsorship Negotiator, City Ford and Eastern Suburbs, c1976. **Print Media** - Prenter Promotions, 1988-2009. - The Daily Telegraph, 1959-1965. - The Sun Sydney, 1965-1970, 1981-1988 ### Dr Bogumila Zongollowicz, Rowville VIC 3178 For service to the Polish community. **Media** - Contributor, Polish Language Programme, SBS Radio, 1991-2023. - Co-Founder, Polish Radio Programme, 3RIM, Melton, 1993. > **[Maths genius, devoted mum, headline-making CEO on King's Birthday Honours roll](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-07/kings-birthday-honours-list-2026-awards/106770352)** > > Almost 950 Australians are honoured, including five stand-out recipients who are now Companions of the Order. ---
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> **[Fran Kelly, Rove McManus, Craig Leeson recognised in King's Birthday Honours...](https://if.com.au/fran-kelly-rove-mcmanus-craig-leeson-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/)** > > Roving Enterprises co-founder and comedian Rove McManus, ABC broadcaster Fran Kelly, and documentary filmmaker Craig Leeson have been recognised in the King's Birthday 2026 Honours List, which has also honoured late broadcaster James Valentine. ---
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> Christine Holgate These awards are such a joke. ---
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> **[Fran Kelly and James Valentine recognised in King’s Birthday Honours - About...](https://www.abc.net.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/fran-kelly-and-james-valentine-recognised-in-king-s-birthday-hon/106771366)** > > ABC broadcasters Fran Kelly and the late James Valentine have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Fran has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). James was acknowledged after receiving his Member of the Order of...