Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

Television stars, producers, execs and writers are amongst those named in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Deborah Mailman, Michael Ebeid, Mark Fennessy, Mike McColl-Jones & Patti Newton are all honoured today:

COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Cate Blanchett received a Companion of the Order of Australia for services to the performing arts as an actor, artistic director and as a role model for young performers and women.

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

ABC pollster Antony Green for his service to the broadcast media as an analyst and commentator for state and federal elections.

Ex ABC & Film Vic board member Michael Lynch for distinguished service to arts administration, to leadership of international cultural institutions and nationally recognised art organisations, and through contributions to Australian public life.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Deborah Mailman receives an Order of Australia Medal, for her significant service to the performing arts as an actor, and role model for indigenous performers and the community.

SBS managing director Michael Ebeid receives a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the broadcast media and multicultural affairs as an executive, innovator and business ­leader.

Producer Mark Fennessy for significant service to the broadcast media industry as an entrepreneur, innovator and production executive.

Patti Newton for significant service to the broadcast media as an entertainer and presenter, and as a supporter of charitable and medical research foundations.

Director Donald Crombie for significant service to the Australian film and television industry through contributions as a director and writer, and to professional organisations.

Former Southern Cross Television News Presenter James Cox for significant service to the Parliament of Tasmania, to local government and the people of Launceston, and to road safety.

Richard Francis-Bruce (US) for significant service to film production as an editor, and to the Australian film industry as a role model and ambassador.

Choreographer Adele Hyland (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars) for significant service to the performing arts as a choreographer and dance educator and to developing dance as a sport.

Designer Roger Kirk for significant service to the performing arts as a costume and set designer for theatre, dance, opera and film productions.

Frank Van Straten for significant service to performing arts heritage and conservation as a theatre historian, as an author, and to the broadcast media.

John Romeril for significant service to the performing arts as a playwright and screenwriter, and to theatre companies and education.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Writer Mike McColl Jones received a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia for his contribution to television, particularly in the field of writing.

Robbie Porter for service to the music industry as a producer, writer and performer.

Choreographer Barbara Duncan for service to the performing arts as a choreographer.

Paul Dellit for service to the performing arts in Queensland.

May Hu for service to the broadcast media, to women, and to the multicultural community of
Victoria.

Super Hubert for service to children through charitable organisations.

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