OUTSTANDING efforts from community members and leaders have been recognised with the Governor-General’s Order of Australia medals. The Order of Australia recognises Australians on our national holiday, January 26, who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement.
This year, 1,042 Australians were named at the Australia Day Honours, with over 50 per cent of people recognised in the general division being women, a first time for the Australia Day Honours. Below are the local people that were awarded this year:
1. Suzanna Sheed, former Independent Member for Shepparton District, was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for significant service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, and to the community.
2. Sharman Stone, Former Member of the Australian Parliament for Murray, received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal for significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to the community through executive positions.
3. Stan Jezewski of Shepparton Search and Rescue received an Emergency Services Medal Australia Day.
4. Tatura’s Cheryl Dedman received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to community health.
5. Rosemary Elsie Kennett received an OAM for service to the community of Numurkah.
6. Nathalia’s Lynette Franklin received an OAM for service to the community in a range of roles.
7. Euroa’s Michael Henry Tehan also received an OAM for service to the community of the Goulburn Valley.
8. Paul Briggs was appointed as an Office of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the Indigenous community, to social welfare through economic inclusion and reconciliation, and to sporting organisations.
The Shepparton Adviser would like to congratulate all nominees and award recipients. For more information, or to nominate an unsung hero for future awards, visit https://gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards
