The Old Ignatians' Union warmly congratulates the following members of the Riverview community who were recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to Australian society. 

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Professor Attila Joseph Brungs AO  (OR89) (NSW) - Past Parent

For distinguished service to tertiary education leadership, to research and innovation, and to social justice and equity.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Mr James Ian Pagent AM (Mosman, NSW) - Past Parent

For significant service to the community through not-for-profit organisations.  

Ms Lucinda Lee Corrigan AM (Bowna, NSW) - Past Parent

For significant service to the meat and livestock industry, to sustainability, and to climate action.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Mr John Patrick Cleary OAM (OR1991) – Newcastle, NSW

For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. 

Dr Kenneth James Facer OAM (West Pymble, NSW) - Past Parent

For service to medicine as a general practitioner.

Professor Suran Loshana Fernando OAM (OR1982) – Wahroonga, NSW

For service to medicine in the field of immunology. 

Dr Paul Ignatius Jenkins OAM (ACT) - Past Parent

For service to medicine as a paediatrician. 

Mrs Margaret Ann Wheeler OAM (Newcastle, NSW) - Mother of Peter Fallon (OR1985) and grandmother of Max Fallon (OR2023)

For service to the community of Newcastle. 

These honours reflect a lifetime of dedication, leadership and service across a diverse range of fields, including education, medicine, community service, agriculture and the not-for-profit sector. We congratulate each recipient on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for the positive impact they continue to have on their communities.

Link to King's Birthday 2026 Honours List