Queen's Birthday Honours - with Graham 'Smokey' Dawson

In light of Graham 'Smokey' Dawson being recognised as a member of the Order of Australia, we sat down with him to reflect on his career and the moments that shaped his career.

Highlights:

Full interview:

Vicsport would like to congratulate the following recipients for their outstanding contributions to sport in Victoria:

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

Mr John Edwin BERTRAND AM

• For distinguished service to sports administration, particularly to swimming and sailing, to child welfare, to higher education, and as a mentor of young sportspersons.

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

Mr Graham John DAWSON

• For significant service to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations, and to the broadcast media industry.

Mr Peter Alexander WILSON

• For significant service to the community through contributions to a range of social welfare, health, sport and charitable organisations.

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

Mr Colin ALDERSON

• For service to the racehorse training industry

Mr Michael Pearson GARNETT

• For service to veterans, to tennis, and to the community.

Mr Timothy Theodore SCHENKEN

• For service to motor sport.