List of Australian honours
There are 60 Australian honours included on the A-Z list below. If you are seeking information about Imperial Awards that commenced in Australia in 1901 and were phased out by the late 1980s, you will find a separate A-Z listing of these in the Imperial Awards section.
Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal
The 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal was presented to all 71 surviving Great War veterans for Anzac Day 1999.
Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal
The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a commemorative medal awarded to Australians for their service in post-war national service schemes.
Australian Sports Medal
The Australian Sports Medal (2020) recognises individuals who have participated as official members of an Australian national team at declared international multi-sport events, commencing with the Invictus Games held in Sydney in 2018.
Centenary Medal
The Centenary Medal commemorates 100 years of federation and acknowledges the challenges of the new century by recognising citizens and other people who made a contribution to Australian society or government.
Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945
The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises the service of eligible civilians in Australia during World War II.
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal
The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal honours members of recognised Australian organisations and members of Australian contingents to international organisations, who are exposed to considerable risk or danger in the course of providing significant emergency humanitarian service (aid) to civilians overseas in hazardous circumstances (such as in war zones, during peacekeeping operations or in times of natural disaster or civil strife).
National Emergency Medal
The National Emergency Medal is an operational service medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in response to nationally-significant emergencies within Australia.
National Medal
The National Medal recognises long and diligent service, by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations, that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.
National Police Service Medal
The National Police Service Medal recognises the special status that sworn police officers have because of their role protecting the community. It represents a police officer's past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service.
Police Overseas Service Medal
The Police Overseas Service Medal recognises service by officers of Australian police forces with international peace-keeping organisations.