Inaugural Community Distinguished Service Award recipient George Greentree and former NSW Premier Morris Iemma are among five members of the Cricket NSW volunteer community recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.
Volunteers recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours
Cricket NSW is proud to acknowledge each recipient for their services to cricket within New South Wales. Through long-term involvement at community level, they have supported the game and influenced those around them, with their recognition reflecting sustained dedication and leadership.
Each has contributed their time and effort to cricket, and these honours recognise not only their service but also the character behind it, personifying generosity and community. Together, they have made a lasting impact on cricket communities in NSW.
The full list of winners is below. Cricket NSW congratulates and thanks each for their service to our game.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
The Honourable Morris Iemma
For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, particularly as Premier, to the not-for-profit sector, and to community sport.
Kingsgrove Cricket Club — NSW
Morris Iemma has sustained a strong connection to cricket through leadership and service across multiple cricket organisations, including long-term roles with Kingsgrove Cricket Club, Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club, St George District Cricket Association and the New South Wales Districts Cricket Association. His contributions span coaching, administration and governance at club, association and state level.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Stephen John Cattley
For service to cricket.
Southern Spirit Cricket Club — Bensville NSW
Stephen Cattley has contributed to cricket for over 50 years, a foundational member of Umina District Junior Cricket Club and involved as a player, coach, administrator and leader across various Central Coast cricket organisations. His impact at club and association level has been recognised with multiple life memberships and community honours.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Ray John Davidson
For service to cricket, and to the community.
The Entrance District Cricket Club — Jilliby NSW
Ray Davidson has made a significant contribution to cricket on the Central Coast supporting The Entrance Cricket Club across junior and senior programs in coaching, administration and leadership roles. His service has been recognised with life membership honors, reflecting long-term commitment to his local community.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Phillip George Greentree
For service to cricket, and to the community of the Hawkesbury.
Freemans Reach Cricket Club — Freemans Reach NSW
A long-standing figure in Hawkesbury cricket for more than five decades, Phillip Greentree has contributed as a player, coach, administrator and president of Freemans Reach Cricket Club. His leadership at both club and association level has been recognised with life membership and community honours, including the Cricket NSW Community Distinguished Service Award and Sydney Thunder Hero of the West.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Brian Anthony Lulham
For service to sport, and to the law.
Sydney Cricket Club — Birchgrove NSW
Across decades of involvement, Brian Lulham has supported cricket in New South Wales as a volunteer, team manager, mentor and administrator with Sydney Cricket Club and regional associations. His service has been recognised with life membership, the annual Brian Lulham Volunteer of the Year Award in his name at Sydney Cricket Club, and the International Cricket Council Centenary Volunteer Medal in 2009.