Honours and Awards News

Nominations now open for the John Pennell Award

Nominations now open for the John Pennell Award

Modern Pentathlon Australia is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual John Pennell Award are now open.  This Award was established in memory of John Pennell OAM, a former MPA president whose contribution to modern pentathlon in Australia spanned...

Kate Thompson receives OAM Honour

Kate Thompson receives OAM Honour

Modern Pentathlon Australia wishes to congratulate Anne-Catherine (Kate) Thompson who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the sport of modern pentathlon. Kate has been the secretary and director of sport at Modern Pentathlon Victoria...

KITTY CHILLER AM OLY INDUCTED INTO THE UIPM HALL OF FAME

KITTY CHILLER AM OLY INDUCTED INTO THE UIPM HALL OF FAME

Bath, United Kingdom, 24 August 2023 – Kitty Chiller AM OLY, the Modern Pentathlon Oceania Confederation President, UIPM Executive Board Member and previous Australian Modern Pentathlon President has been inducted into the UIPM Hall of Fame. This prestigious induction...

Chiller recognised by IOC for gender equality in sport

Chiller recognised by IOC for gender equality in sport

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Modern Pentathlon Australia President and Gymnastics Australia CEO Kitty Chiller AM has been awarded the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Women and Sport Award for Oceania. The award is in recognition of her efforts to...

Kitty Chiller AM honoured for services to sport on Australia Day

Kitty Chiller AM honoured for services to sport on Australia Day

Leading sporting administrator and Olympian, Kitty Chiller has been appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) during Australia Day celebrations for her significant services to sport. Kitty Chiller AM is being honoured for her work in...