In summary

  • Swinburne community members have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list for their service and achievements
  • Swinburne community were recognised across community service, education and sport
  • The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list recognises 948 inspirational Australians

Members of the Swinburne community have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list for their service and achievements.

Australian rules football, primary education and service to the Jewish and Chinese communitites are some of the areas where our Swinburne community have made an impact worthy of the honours list.

Recognition for Swinburne community 

Swinburne community members recognised this year are: 

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Gary Barclay, Swinburne alum for service to swimming.

Jennifer Mackay, Swinburne alum for service to primary education.

Geoffrey McCracken, Swinburne alum for service to Australian rules football.

Dr Ann Wollner, Swinburne alum for service to  the Jewish community.

Dr Anne Pang, Swinburne community member for service to the Chinese community of Melbourne, and to women.

Conspicuous Service Medal

Warrant Officer Class Two Anthony Owen Begnell, Swinburne alum for meritorious achievement in the planning and execution of military training

Wing Commander Mark Douglas Jobson, Swinburne alum for meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Defence Security Operations Centre.

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