THE Governor-General on Monday announced the King's Birthday honours and awards for 737 Australians, including two local community members Dustin Perry from Euroa and Violet Town’s Michael McLaughlin.

For Mr Perry, his award for his community work as a health advocate in the not for profit health sector for finding a cure for childhood brain cancer is bittersweet.

“The award doesn’t make any difference to me but if it can raise public awareness and more funding into research for children with brain cancer, then that would be a good thing,” he said.

Mr Perry and his wife Shannon lost their daughter Chloe to brain cancer in 2017.

Since then, Mr Perry has thrown himself into fundraising efforts hosted by the Robert Connor Dawes (RCD) Foundation.

The foundation was created in June 2013 with sole purpose of focusing on paediatric brain tumours and supporting brain matters in the areas of research, care and development – to fund the science to end brain cancer and support patients in the meantime.

Michael McLaughlin moved to Violet Town 35 years ago and has been involved in almost every community group and activity possible.

"I love the place," he said.

"To me it was an interesting thing to read through the awards list and see how broad it was.

"I am proud to receive the award, but I am the type of person who works behind the scenes."

His love of sport has seen him involved in the local football club, the Goulburn Valley league and the Murray Bushrangers as a sports medical trainer.

His contribution to the CFA includes 25 years' service award and last year he received the National Emergency volunteer medal.

Other involvements include being a trust member and caretaker of the historic Violet Town Cemetery and work with the local community house.

Awards across the country were for the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service.

“I would like to congratulate all those recognised in today’s honours list,” the Governor–General said.

"Some names are well-known, but the vast majority are not – they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community.

“Through today’s recognition we shine a light on their efforts, the impact they have and the difference they make.

"On behalf of all Australians, I thank recipients for their service and congratulate them on their recognition."

Recipients will attend investiture ceremonies at Government House in their respective state or territory in coming months to receive the insignia of their award.

This list also includes 34 Australians recognised for their contribution in support of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These individuals will also be included in an ongoing and permanent COVID-19 Honour roll.