Tony Benbow from South Vermont, Australia, was elected to serve as second vice president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China from July 3 through 7, 2026.

Vice President Benbow is a retired head of operations in banking.

A member of the South Vermont Lions Club since 1985, he has held many offices within the association, including international director, club president, district governor, council chairperson and GMT area leader.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including a Membership Advancement Key, Club President Excellence Award, two International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and nine International President’s Awards. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Vice President Benbow has been active in numerous professional and community organizations, including an associate member of the Institute of Community Directors, chairman  of  Lions House Foundation and chairman of the Australian Lions Foundation

Vice President Benbow and his wife, Sue, have one son and one daughter.