Honours and Awards
In 1955, John Landy was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to sport, was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000, and in 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal, made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) and a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. In 2006 he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) during the Queen's visit to Australia.
Over the years, Landy has been awarded numerous honorary degrees, the first being a Doctor of Laws from the University of Victoria in 1994. Then, in 1997, a Doctor of Rural Science from the University of New England, followed by a Doctor of Laws from the University of Melbourne in 2003 and Doctor of Laws from Deakin University in 2009.
On 12 July 2008, John Landy was the guest speaker at his club's Centenary Dinner held at North Geelong. Landy has been a Life Member of the Geelong Guild Athletic Club since April 1958. Named after Landy, Landy Field in South Geelong is the Geelong region's major athletic facility.
East Doncaster Secondary College has a VCE centre dedicated in Landy's honour.
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