Mentonian Awards
At the heart of The Mentonians Association is a community that values connection, contribution, and shared experience. Our recognition programs acknowledge the achievements, service, and generosity of Mentonians and the many members of our wider community who volunteer their time, expertise, and support to strengthen our alumni network.
Through these acknowledgements, we celebrate those who make a meaningful impact, whether through their professional pursuits, community involvement, commitment to Mentone Grammar, or service to The Mentonians Association or our affiliated sporting clubs.
By recognising these contributions, we honour the spirit of our School while fostering a culture of support, engagement, and lifelong connection for generations of Mentonians to come.
Foundation PhD Scholarship
At the Mentone Grammar Academic Excellence Awards on 4 December 2025, Foundation Chair Geoff Ryan AM (Class of 1965) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 PhD Foundation Scholarship: Songyi (Eric) Li (Class of 2017) and Conor Murray (Class of 2018).
The Mentone Grammar Foundation provides the opportunity for Mentonians to apply for a grant of up to $15,000 to assist with the pursuit of Doctoral studies. The Mentonians Association and broader Mentone Grammar community proudly supports our students to continue to ‘dream big’ long after they leave school.
Applications for 2026 are now closed, with successful recipients to be announced on Thursday 3 December 2026.
Tony Drinan Medal
As a perpetual memorial to an exceptional Mentonian and to recognise the accomplishments of former Mentone Grammar students, the prestigious ‘Tony Drinan Medal’ is awarded each year to a past student who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, has achieved outstanding success, bringing honour to the School and service to the community.
The 2026 Tony Drinan Medal was awarded to Professor John Hutson AO (Class of 1966) in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to both Mentone Grammar and lifelong commitment to medicine.
Young Mentonian of the Year
At the Mentone Grammar Founders’ Day Service on 3 March 2026, we were delighted to announce the 2025 Young Mentonian of the Year Award recipient, Kate Hore (Class of 2012).
Kate has achieved extraordinary success as an elite athlete, leader, and advocate. As captain of Melbourne’s AFLW team for three seasons, she combined outstanding on-field performance with meaningful work off the field, mentoring emerging players, championing gender equality, and strengthening community engagement. Her influence has helped shape the AFLW nationally and continues to inspire young people to pursue their passions with courage and determination.
This Award recognises Mentonians, 35 years and under, who are making a difference in the community in Australia and/or overseas through outstanding contributions within their professional field or through their passions.
Honorary Mentonians
We are acutely aware that organisations do not become great without outstanding staff and loyal volunteers. In recognition of this, The Mentonians Association is delighted to award the title of Honorary Mentonian to any member of the community who has provided at least 10 years of outstanding service to the Association, an affiliated sporting club, or the School Board, or who has completed 10 years of continuous service at Mentone Grammar. We are incredibly grateful to all those who have contributed so much to our community and we welcome them as Honorary Mentonians.
CONTACT US
If you wish to find out more about The Mentonians Association awards program or nominate someone for an award, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with the TMA President: