Today Extra host David Campbell receives his Order of Australia medal during a special ceremony in Sydney
David Campbell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia last year in recognition of his service to entertainment and the arts.
And on Wednesday, the Today Extra co-host finally received his authorised certificate and medal.
The 47-year-old shared a series of photos to Instagram of himself proudly wearing his medal at the special ceremony held at Government House in Sydney.
Recognition: Today Extra host David Campbell proudly posed with his Order of Australia medal during a special ceremony in Sydney on Wednesday
David posed with the medal on his chest in one photo, while another showed him beaming alongside his wife, Lisa.
Lisa wrote on Instagram: ‘To say I am proud of him would be an understatement.’
The TV presenter also uploaded a photo of the certificate he’d received, writing: ‘I received my Order of Australia this afternoon. I was so proud to stand on Gadigal land and represent the arts in a small way.
‘It was humbling to share the afternoon with members of the RFS, great community leaders and the one and only Tim Minchin.’
‘I received my Order of Australia this afternoon’: David displayed the medal on his chest as he posed with his wife, Lisa
It’s official: David was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia last year in recognition of his service to entertainment and the arts
In June 2019, David and several other Australian media personalities made the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Peter Cosgrove, the Governor-General of Australia, said the Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognised those who ‘constantly put others ahead of [themselves], served tirelessly and made a difference’.
Other high-profile recipients last year included Guy Sebastian, Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Carrie Bickmore.
Charity work: In June 2019, David and several other Australian media personalities – including Carrie Bickmore – made the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Family ties: David now joins his father, rock legend Jimmy Barnes, as a recipient of one of the prestigious Order of Australia recognitions
David now joins his father, rock legend Jimmy Barnes, as a recipient of one of the prestigious Order of Australia recognitions.
In 2017, Jimmy was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his service to the performing arts as a musician, singer and songwriter, and for his support of children’s charities.
David is a co-host on Today Extra alongside Sylvia Jeffreys.
Familiar face: David is a co-host on Today Extra alongside Sylvia Jeffreys (right)