King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Congratulations to five Melbourne Business School alumni recognised on 8 June in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, for their outstanding contributions to sport, community and public service.
Congratulations to five Melbourne Business School alumni recognised on 8 June in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, for their outstanding contributions to sport, community and public service.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
Mr Michael Kennedy AM (AIS Performance Leaders Program: 2, 2015). For significant service to snowsport development and advancement in Australia, and to international sport governance.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Dr Lana Adele Leslie-Henfling OAM (MURRA Indigenous Business Program, 2024). For service to the Indigenous community through a range of roles.
Mr Oommen Thomas OAM (MBA 1977). For service to the Indian community of Victoria.
Mr Robert Stephen Zahara OAM (MBA 1979). For service to rowing.
Public Service Medal (PSM)
Ms Elizabeth Fiona Sampson PSM (MBA 1996). For outstanding public service in leading land management reforms in Victoria.
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