The document announces that Commonwealth Study Conferences (Australia) Inc. and its Chairman Richard FE Warburton AO and Chief Executive J Brian Pickett have been recognized in the Queen's New Year Honours in the UK. Warburton was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order and Pickett was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order. These appointments recognize CSC Australia Inc. for hosting three major conferences over eight years and assisting India and Malaysia with their conference, reaching over 475 participants.