The Australian Honours and Awards system recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. On 10 June 2019, the Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), announced 1214 awards in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List. Professor Dao-Yi Yu was recognised for significant service to ophthalmology, and to education.