Several members of our Wesley community have been recognised for their accomplishments and service to the wider community in the Australia Day Honours. We are delighted to extend our congratulations and our own recognition of their achievements below.
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO)
Professor Deli Chen AO, Past Parent
For distinguished service to sustainable agriculture, to Australia-China relations, to philanthropic endeavours, and as a mentor.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM)
Ms Emily Carter AM, Past Parent
For significant service to the Indigenous community through social and economic advocacy and initiatives.
Mr Peter Ian Duras AM (OW 1958)
For significant service to sports physiotherapy, and to the community.
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM)
Dr Vivienne Elton OAM, Past Parent
For service to psychiatry, and to the community.
Ms Evelyn Marie Halls OAM, Current Parent
For service to sports administration, and to fencing.
Mrs Tonina Rochelle Joel OAM, Past Parent
For service to the community through social welfare initiatives.
Ms Mary Patrice Tobin OAM, Past Parent
For service to the performing arts through administrative roles.
Gregory Ross OAM (OW 1965)
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Miss Lisa Hasker OAM, Past Staff
For service to sports administration.
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM)
Ms Joanne Margaret Wood PSM (OW 1963)
For outstanding public service in supporting vulnerable Canberrans throughout the ACT's COVID-19 response.
AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
Inspector Wayne Grant Martin APM, Past Parent
A meritorious award for extensive service within the DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) process.
