The retired assistant manager at Radio Tonga- Le'o 'oe 'Otu Motu Anga'ofa, Sione Liavaʻa was awarded with Queen's Service Medal.

The Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, presented Sione Tupukauvalu Liava'a with the Queen'sHonourary  Service Medal for services to the Tongan Community.

The ceremony was held at Government House Auckland on 5 July 2013.