Honorary Councillors

Recognising positive and ongoing contributions to the Australian Rice Industry

The RGA Honorary Councillor Award recognises a commitment to the rice industry through outstanding service or leadership, over a period of ten years or more. Honorary Councillors can be awarded to a rice grower, researcher, agronomist, industry employee, or other service provider.

Honorary Councillor Branch Year Elected
P.W. DraperYanco2025
N.T. BullRGA2025
E.S. FondacaroSunRice2024
M.J. LyonsSunRice2024
L.M. O’CallaghanSunRice2024
B.W. KirkupYanco2023
G.W. RathboneWakool2023
J.S. WalterDeniliquin2023
J.R. FowlerDeniliquin2022
I.M. HerrmannYanco2022
D.G. BrainColeambally2021
N.G. GrahamDeniliquin2018
L.J. GordonWakool2018
G.L. (Gillian) KirkupYanco2017
W.D. LangBerriquin2017
G.F. LawsonBerriquin2014
L.J. ArthurWakool2013
I.R. DahlenburgYanco2012
L.J. HughesDeniliquin2010
M.J. HedditchSunRice2006
G.R. DruittColeambally2005
D.M. DruittColeambally2005
S.R. NixonBerriquin2005
D.M. CudmoreMirrool2004
I.B. DouglasDeniliquin2003
T.N. HoganColeambally2002
H.M. HoganColeambally2002
S.F. DouglasDeniliquin2000
K. DurrantWakool1998
J.M. LacyRCL1997
P.F. KellyRCL1996
G.J. WrightBerriquin1995
T.M. HolschierDeniliquin1993
D.F. KeelyMirrool1991
L.G. LewinRCL1990
R.L. SimpsonMirrool1989
A.D. WalshDeniliquin1985
S.G. KayessYanco1984
F. WhelanColeambally1983
N.H. McAllisterDeniliquin1982
G.J. BlightYanco1981
A.D. MalcolmYanco1980
J.H. BairdRCM1977
C.C. HoldenDeniliquin1974
I.C. DavidgeMirrool1972
L.C. TweedieGeneral Secretary1971
M.J. CudmoreMirrool1970
F.A. BockWakool1969
W.N. HoganYanco1968
F.H.C. WalshYanco1967
T.F. HoldenWakool1966
C.E. SharamMirrool1965
L. GrantYanco1963
J.H. ReillyMirrool1958
C. BowditchMirrool1957
R.C. YoungYanco1954
A.C. BowmakerYanco1953
C.A. DavidgeYanco1953
A.D. MackellarYanco1953
E.C. TweedieGeneral Secretary1953
Four men in formal suits standing together at an awards ceremony, holding framed certificates and a trophy, with a backdrop featuring logos such as SunRice Group, Origin, and Yenda Producers Co-operative.
Four people standing in front of a backdrop with Sun Rice Group, Corteva agriscience, and Port of Melbourne logos, holding awards, dressed in formal attire, smiling at the camera.
Three men in suits holding framed awards and trophies, standing in front of a backdrop with logos including Sun Rice Group, Yenda Producers Co-operative, Port of Melbourne, and others at an award ceremony.