Australia Day 2026 Honours | Dr Sarah Hill AM
Published Tue 27 Jan 2026
Rowing NSW congratulates Dr Sarah Hill AM for being named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List. Dr Hill was recognised for significant service to public administration, to urban planning, and to public policy.
Dr Hill served on the Rowing NSW Board of Directors from 2015 to 2023. On the water, she represented the NSW State Team twice in the Lightweight Women’s Quad, and the NSW Masters State Team twice in the Women’s Eight. A member of Mosman Rowing Club, she previously served as Captain and Vice President.
Melissa Ashton-Garard, CEO of Rowing NSW, said: “Rowing NSW congratulates Dr Sarah Hill AM on this recognition. Sarah has been a committed competitor, representing NSW over many years, first as a senior athlete and later as part of the NSW Masters team. She has also given a great deal to the sport through her time as a Director of Rowing NSW where her experience across government and planning brought a valuable perspective to the organisation. We are delighted to see her contribution recognised in this way.”
Congratulations Dr Hill on this well-deserved accomplishment.