Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards

Noelene King OAM

In recognition of dedicated service and significant contribution to Melbourne Royal for more than 40 years including as a Board Director, Life Councillor and Honorary Life Member along with considerable voluntary service on multiple Competitive Section Committees including Beef Cattle and Poultry.

Susan Campbell-Wright 

In recognition of being involved with Melbourne Royal for more than 20 years, and in particular for dedicated voluntary service and contribution to the Melbourne Royal Show Art, Craft & Cookery competition and exhibition including as a Committee Chair from 2012 to 2023.

Honorary Life Membership:

Colleen Lazenby

In recognition of being involved with Melbourne Royal for 20 years, and in particular for dedicated voluntary service and contribution to help preserve and celebrate Melbourne Royal’s proud history as a Chair of the Heritage Committee since 2011.

Speed the Plough

Dawn Howard 

In recognition of active involvement in the Melbourne Royal Dog Competition for more than 65 years as d

Tina Panoutsos

In recognition of active involvement in the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards for 18 years including voluntary service on the Beer Industry Advisory Group since 2014 and as a judge since 2007.

Emerging Leader Medal:

Taylor Blayney

In recognition of contributing to the success of Melbourne Royal as a dedicated and valued permanent employee under the age of 25 years.

Certificate of Appreciation

Doug Hopkins

For volunteering and contributing to the success of the Melbourne Royal Livestock Competitions, particularly Fleece, for more than 60 years; and for providing wonderful support, wisdom, counsel and friendship to others involved in the Melbourne Royal Show.

Beef Cattle Legends

The Harris Family

In recognition of their support for the Melbourne Royal Show through generations

Garryowen Hall of Fame - 2025

Exceptional Service - Margie Whyte

Rider - Pam Ahern

Horse - Noble Archer