Here are the RDA Committee members who have made the 2023 Honours Lists:
- Rowena Abbey, RDA Southern Inland [pictured] – an Order of Australian Medal (OAM) for service to local government, and the community of Yass.
- Leonie Burrows, RDA Loddon Mallee – an Order of Australian Medal (OAM) for service to the community of Mildura.
- Stuart MacKenzie, RDA Darling Downs – an Order of Australian Medal (OAM) for service to local government, and to the community of Quilpie Shire.
- Craig Osborne RDA Illawarra – an Order of Australian Medal (OAM) for service to the community of the Illawarra region.
- John Turner, Chair RDA Hunter – an Order of Australian Medal (OAM) for service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales.