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National Association of Cinema Operators (Naco) executive director Michael Hawkins, former Seven Network CEO Maureen Kerridge, and actress Val Lehman are among the screen industry professionals to be recognised as part of the Australia Day honours.

Hawkins, who is also the chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards advisory board and the director of Creative Content Australia, was named a Member of the Order of Australia (Am) for significant service to the film and television industry, and to screen content.

In addition to his role with Naco, Hawkins is also the executive director of the Australian International Movie Convention (Aimc), and sits on the Screen Australia board.

He was also executive chairman of Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival from 2014 to 2017, and of CEO Australian Multiplex Cinemas from 1994 to 2010.

Hawkins told If being able to advocate for sectors of the industry had been an important part of his career.

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