The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours have been announced and it includes four architects among the 830 Australians recognised for “distinguished and conspicuous service.”
Corbett Lyon, the founding director of Lyons, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to architecture, to the arts as a benefactor and administrator, and to tertiary education. With more than 30 years experience in the architecture profession, Lyon is recognised as one of Australia’s most decorated design professionals. He is a life member at the Australian Institute of Architects, a trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria, an honorary fellow at Monash University and a professorial fellow at the University of Melbourne.
In 2012, Lyon and his wife Yueji established the Lyon Foundation to support and promote contemporary art, with a particular focus on Australian practice.
The following architects were appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM):
John Frederick Held, SA
For significant service to architecture in leadership roles.
George Zillante, SA
For significant service to architectural tertiary education, and to construction and building surveying.
Robert McGauran, Vic
For significant service to urban architectural design, planning and development, and to tertiary education.
Visit the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia website to view the full honours list.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
