29 January 2021
Victorians from across all sectors of the creative industries were recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours list.
Eight Victorians were appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM), including Buxton Contemporary’s Michael Buxton for his significant services to visual arts and a posthumous award to Garry Ginivan, one of Australia’s foremost producers of children’s theatre.
Popular Triple RRR presenter Neil Rogers was among the 15-strong Victorian cohort awarded a (OAM) Medal for his service to community radio. Youth-focused choreographer Winitha Michelle Bonney and ballet philanthropist Kenneth Watkins also received a nod.
Congratulations to all honourees and thank you for your contribution to our creative state.
2020 Victorian Australia Day Honours in the creative industries
Member (AM) in the general division
Mr Michael Raymond BUXTON
For significant service to the visual arts, and to the property development sector.
Ms Jillian Meredith GARNER
For significant service to architecture, to professional associations, and to education.
The late Mr Garry Ronald GINIVAN
For significant service to children's theatre as a producer and director.
Ms Cathrine HARBOE-REE
For significant service to the library and information sciences.
Mr Robert Samuel McKAY
For significant service to the visual arts, and to publishing.
Ms Jill Harrison SMITH
For significant service to the performing arts, and to cultural development.
Mr Kenneth Wayne WATKINS
For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to ballet.
Ms Mary Lou JELBART
For significant service to the performing and visual arts, and to the community.
Medal (OAM) in the general division
Ms Heather Maeve BARRETT
For service to sustainable urban design, and to environmental conservation.
Mr Neil Clifford BARRETT
For service to sustainable urban design, and to environmental conservation.
Ms Winitha Michelle BONNEY
For service to women, to dance, and to the community.
Mr Lino Domenic BRESCIANI
For service to the performing arts, and to young singers and musicians.
Mrs Susanne Elizabeth COURSE
For service to conservation and the environment, and to the visual arts.
Mr Graeham GOBLE
For service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and producer.
Mr Norman HOUGHTON
For service to community history.
Mr Brian Francis McMENNEMIN
For service to music through brass bands.
Mr Anthony (Ray) PEREIRA
For service to the performing arts as a percussionist, performer and composer.
Mr Peter Thomas REILLY
For service to the community through cultural organisations, and to business.
Mr Neil ROGERS
For service to community radio as a presenter.
Dr Hilary Louise RUBINSTEIN
For service to community history through a range of roles.
Ms Renata SINGER
For service to the community through cultural, Jewish and women's organisations.