diff --git a/docs/iris/src/whatsnew/3.0.rst b/docs/iris/src/whatsnew/3.0.rst
index 41ea0f5a0b..4b273eb03a 100644
--- a/docs/iris/src/whatsnew/3.0.rst
+++ b/docs/iris/src/whatsnew/3.0.rst
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ This document explains the changes made to Iris for this release
   and performance metrics tool for routine evaluation of Earth system models
   in CMIP*". Welcome aboard! 🎉
 
+* Congratulations also goes to `@jonseddon`_ who recently became an Iris core
+  developer. We look forward to seeing more of your awesome contributions! 🎉
+
 
 ✨ Features
 ===========