Australian Honours Lists
The best way to search for someone who has received an award is through the itsanhonour.gov.au database.
You can search by:
- name
- announcement (which year the award was announced)
- medal/award type; and
- advanced searches with combinations of the above.
Recent lists
Australian Bravery Decorations (24 March 2021)
The Bravery list announced on 24 March included:
- 2 Stars of Courage
- 43 Bravery Medals
- 40 Commendations for Brave Conduct
- 7 Group Bravery Citations (26 individuals)
The Australia Day 2021 list included:
- 570 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (4 AC, 36 AO, 159 AM and 371 OAM) - gazette
- 28 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (2 AO, 11 AM and 15 OAM) - gazette
- 176 meritorious awards - gazette
- 70 Distinguished and Conspicuous awards - gazette
- Some of the first recipients recognised, at least in part, for their contribution in support of Australia’s response to the 2019-20 Bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic (more nominations are likely to be considered for future lists).
Australian Bravery Decorations (26 August 2020)
The Bravery Awards List announced on 26 August 2020 included:
- 1 Star of Courage
- 15 Bravery Medals
- 1 Bar to the Bravery Medal
- 6 Commendations for Brave Conduct
- 3 Group Bravery Citations (8 individuals)
Queen's Birthday 2020
The Queen's Birthday Honours List included:
- 710 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia
- 28 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia
- 128 meritorious awards.
Australian Bravery Decorations (31 March 2020)
The Bravery Awards List announced on 31 March 2020 included:
- One Star of Courage
- 17 Bravery Medals
- 17 Commendations for Brave Conduct
- 7 Group Bravery Citations.
Australia Day 2020
The Australia Day 2020 Honours List included:
- 837 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia
- 26 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia
- 236 meritorious awards
- The highest ever percentage of women recipients in the General Division of the Order of Australia (41.6%).