Posted by DG Amanda Wendt on Jan 26, 2023
 
On behalf of Rotarians from D9800 and beyond, I wish to congratulate the following individuals and clubs who were recognised on Australia Day for their leadership and commitment to making a difference to others through their services to the community and vocations. We are all incredibly proud and delighted these inspiring people have been recognised. 
 
 

Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division

 

Elizabeth Drozd – RC Footscray 

For Services to the Polish and multicultural communities of Victoria.

View media file for Ms Elizabeth Drozd OAM

 

Garry Fabian – RC Chadstone/East Malvern

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

View media file for Mr Garry Fabian, OAM

 

PDG Greg Ross - RC Balwyn North

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

View media file for Mr Alexander Gregory Ross, OAM

 

Dr Mark Stephens - President RC Brighton North

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

View media file for Dr Mark Stephens, OAM

 

Community recognitions

Mary Preston - RC Eaglehawk (and Laurie Preston)

Eaglehawk Citizen of the year award for many years of service to the community.

 

Rotary Club of Rochester - Certificate of Recognition

For their work post-October 2022 in supporting the local community affected by floods. 

Rotary Rochester thanks Rotarians everywhere for their ongoing supporting following the floods. 

 

Jodi Martin - Rotary Club of Altona - Hobsons Bay Community Award

 
Special mentions
 
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia 
  • Ian Riseley OAM - Rotary Club of Sandringham
  • Jennifer Scott - Rotary Club of Central Blue Mountains
 
Please note, these are the recognitions we're aware of as of 26th January. Please let Anne King, District Secretary know if there are other individuals or clubs who have been recognised so we can appropriately acknowledge.