The RANZCP is pleased to announce that three psychiatrists have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours Lists for their outstanding service to mental health and psychiatry. 

We thank them for their extraordinary and tireless efforts to improve the mental health of our communities. 

Associate Professor Phil Brinded (Christchurch, NZ) was appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM), for services to psychiatry. 

Dr Mandy Evans (ACT) was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), for service to medicine in the field of psychiatry. 

Dr Paul Dignam (SA) was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service in SA Health as a consultant psychiatrist.

Congratulations to A/Prof Brinded, Dr Evans and Dr Paul Dignam!