Chartered Accountants recognised in 2026 Australia Day and NZ New Year honours
Chartered Accountants ANZ congratulates CAs recognised for the difference they have made to their communities.
In brief
- 13 members of our profession have been recognised across Australian and New Zealand Honours lists in January 2026.
Congratulations to all recipients including the following from CA ANZ:
New Zealand New Year Honours
Professor Charl de Villiers CNZM FCA (Auckland) Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to accountancy.
Mr James Miller ONZM FCA (Auckland) Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to corporate governance.
Mr Leonidas Angelos Gambitsis KSM CA (Lower Hutt) The King's Service Medal for services to the Greek community.
Mr Martin Hadlee MNZM (Christchurch) Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community.
Mrs Sarah Wickens MNZM (Wellington) Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business.
Australia Day Honours
Mr Michael Betts AM (VIC) Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community of Geelong.
Mr Alexander Dawson OAM FCA (NSW) Medal of the Order of Australia for service to golf, and to the community.
The late Mr David Folley OAM FCA (VIC) Medal of the Order of Australia for service to sport as an official and administrator.
Mr Daniel Lustig OAM FCA (VIC) Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a range of roles.
Mr Charles Povey OAM (VIC) Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a range of organisations.
Mr Kevin Quigley OAM FCA (VIC) Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a range of organisations.
Mr Mukund Narayanamurti PSM FCA (VIC) Public Service Medal for outstanding public service in strengthening trade and investment relationships between Australia and Southeast Asia.
Mr Peter Roach OAM CA (NSW) Medal of the Order of Australia service to the community through a range of organisations.
