Jenny Heron OAM
Published Tue 27 Jan 2026
Congratulations to Jenny Heron on receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of this year’s Australia Day honours, for her service to hockey.
On behalf of the Board of Hockey Queensland, Life Members and the general hockey community, we congratulate and thank Jenny on her contribution to hockey in Australia.
Mrs Janette Joyce Heron For service to women's hockey
Hockey Queensland
Technical Officer, Under 16 Girls' Championship, 2024
Technical Manager, Under 18 Indoor Championship, 2018-2021
Technical Officer, Women's Open Championships, 2021.
Assistant Tournament Director, Women's Masters Championship, 2018-2019.
Assistant Tournament Director, Under 13 Girls' Championship, 2021.
Various roles, since 2001.
Life Member, 2017.
Brisbane Women's Hockey Association
Management Committee 1997-1998, 2001–2015
Vice President, 1995-1997
Secretary 1989-1994, 1999-2000
Veterans Selector 1995, 1997-1999, and since 2001
Various roles, since 1989.
Life Member, 2001.
Ascot Women's Hockey Club
Former Manager
Former Secretary
Former Umpire
Former Coach
Life Member, 1978
Member, since 1962
Awards and Recognition include:
Women’s Masters Australia, State Service Award, 2010.
Volunteer Of the Year, Hockey Queensland, 2004.
Distinguished Service Award, Hockey Queensland, 2003.
