Climate scientist Prof Mark Howden has topped the ACT list for the King’s Birthday Order of Australia honours.

He has been appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), the top honour, for eminent service to environmental science, to the global response on climate change and adaptation, to agriculture, and to tertiary education.

Dance legend Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM, was promoted to a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to contemporary dance as a director, performer and teacher.

Likewise Neville Tomkins OAM was appointed an AM for significant service to youth through leadership roles in the Scouting movement, and to the community.

And former CityNews Artist of the Year, singer/songwriter and public servant Fred Smith was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to music and foreign affairs.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn said the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recognised 830 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. This represented an increase of awardees of almost 30 per cent since the Australia Day 2025 awards list. 

“I am delighted to congratulate all those recognised in The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List,” she said. “These honours recognise the selfless service, integrity, achievement, creativity, and care that flourish across our country. 

“As your Governor-General, I see the values of care, kindness and respect in the many Australians who are honoured today, and in those who have been recognised throughout the 50-year history of our Australian honours system.” 

Local recipients of Order of Australia honours include:

Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) 

Professor Stuart Mark Howden, ACT, for eminent service to environmental science, to the global response on climate change and adaptation, to agriculture, and to tertiary education. 

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) 

Mr Roger Leo Franzen, Oxley, for distinguished service to the space sector, to complex systems engineering, and to aerospace and satellite communications technology. 

Mr Thomas Joseph Rogers, Forrest, for distinguished service to public administration, and leadership and administration of Australia’s democratic electoral system.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Ms Helen Claire Dalley Fisher, Downer, for significant service to women through gender equity and equality advocacy, and to the law.

Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM, Bungendore, NSW, for significant service to contemporary dance as a director, performer and teacher.

Ms Christine Ann Faulks, Forrest, for significant service to education, to business, and to the community.

Emeritus Professor Anthony Hearle Johns, Ainslie, for significant service to tertiary education, particularly to language and culture.

Professor Raymond William Lovett, ACT, for significant service to indigenous health and research as an epidemiologist.

Dr Rolf Guenther Oberprieler, ACT, for significant service to entomology, particularly as an insect systematist.

Mr Neville Robert Tomkins OAM, Aranda, for significant service to youth through leadership roles in the Scouting movement, and to the community.

Mr Michael Llewellyn Young, McKellar, for significant service to the project management industry, and to hockey

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) 

The late Mrs Georgia Alexandrou, ACT, for service to the Greek and Cypriot communities of Canberra.

Dr David Bagnall, O’Connor, for service to rowing.

Ms Nanette Jane Bak, ACT, for service to the community of Canberra

Mr Malcolm Henry Barlow, Stirling, for service to local government, the environment, and to education.

Emeritus Professor John Adrian Carver, Ainslie, for service to science in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry.

Dr Edward Peter Chapman, ACT, for service to medicine in Otorhinolaryngology.

Mr David Ian Cocking, Hawker, for service to youth through Scouts, and to sport.

Dr Mandy Evans, ACT, for service to medicine in the field of psychiatry.

Brigadier Peter John Evans (Retd), Red Hill, for service to veterans, and to the community of Canberra.

The Reverend Mary Elaine Farmer, Griffith, for service to the Anglican Church of Australia.

Dr Gregory Ernest Fry, Ainslie, for service to tertiary education.

Mrs Carol Glenda Gathercole, ACT, for service to the community as a swimming teacher.

Mr Scott Desmond Gorringe, ACT, for service to the indigenous community, and to leadership development.

Mr Peter Granleese, ACT, for service to people who are blind or have low vision.

Mr Colin Steven Greef, Chisholm, for service to veterans, and to the community.

Mr Hieu Huy Hoang, ACT, for service to the community of Canberra.

Mr Terence Maloon, ACT, for service to the museums and galleries sector.

Mrs Clare Veronica McGrath, ACT, for service to community safety.

Mr Iain Campbell (Fred) Smith, O’Connor, for service to music and foreign affairs.

Dr John Dennis Vinen, former Director, Medical Services Calvary Hospital, Canberra, for service to emergency medicine.

Mr Nigel Bruce Webster, Fisher, for service to child safety, and to veterans.

Ms Kirsten Anne Williams, ACT, for service to the arts through music.

Public Service Medal (PSM) 

Federal 

Ms Philippa Jane Brown, Mawson, for outstanding public service in fiscal policy leadership. 

Ms Bina Chandra, ACT, for outstanding public service in the delivery of property outcomes, both nationally and internationally. 

Ms Robin Edmonds, ACT, for outstanding public service for the co-founding of the Australian Public Sector Neurodiversity Community of Practice. 

Dr Bridget Gilmour-Walsh, ACT, for outstanding public service in the development of new legislative regulation on vapes.

Mr Andrew James Pfeiffer, ACT, for outstanding public service for the co-founding of the Australian Public Sector Neurodiversity Community of Practice. 

Dr Julie Quinn, ACT, for outstanding public service in the management of biosecurity risks. 

Mrs Michelle Ricks, Jerrabomberra, NSW, for outstanding public service in leadership and delivering complex information and communication technology solutions in the delivery of Medicare services. 

Ms Sarah Corinna Samios, Aranda, for outstanding public service in establishing the Administrative Review Tribunal. 

Ms Clare Daphne Sharp, ACT, for outstanding public service in leadership of the Department of Home Affairs’ Legal Group. 

Mr David Robert Turvey, Chifley, for outstanding public service in establishing the National Skills Commission and subsequently the formation of Jobs and Skills Australia. 

Ms Kylie Wright, ACT, for outstanding public service in the establishment of the Australia, UK and US licence-free environment. 

Australian Police Medal (APM) 

Federal 

Assistant Commissioner Peter Barrington Crozier for distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force. 

Detective Leading Senior Constable Kylie Andrea Hemiak for distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force. 

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) 

Federal 

Mr Robert Ian Gore for distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service. 

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) 

Federal 

Mrs Lisa Maree Deck for distinguished service as a member of an Australian ambulance service.

Emergency Services Medal (ESM) 

Federal 

Ms Julia Joanna Rozycka for distinguished service as a member of an Australian emergency service.