Wesley congratulates the members of our community who have been recognised for their accomplishments and service to the wider community in the 2025 Australia Day Honours and 2025 King's Birthday Awards. We are delighted to extend our own recognition of their achievements below.
2025 Australia Day Honours
MEDAL ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) |
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Mr Timothy Fitz-John Smith (OW1965) For significant service to secondary and vocational education. |
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO) |
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Mr David Edgar Shelmerdine (Past Parent / Supporter) For distinguished service to conversation and environmental sustainability through sector governance and philanthropic contributions. |
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AM) |
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Ms Margaret Beth Donnan (Past Parent) For significant service to occupational hygiene, chemical engineering, and to professional associations. |
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) |
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Mr Robert William McLauchlan (Past Parent / Supporter) For service to architecture, and social welfare. |
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM) |
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Mr Edward Andrew Russell (OW2001) For outstanding public service as Australia’s representative in conflict zones during the Israel-Hamas conflict. |
2025 King's Birthday Awards
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) |
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Dr Frank Coulter OAM (OW1952) For service to education in the Pacific Region. |
The late Mr Stanley Victor Sullivan OAM (OW1958) For service to the community through a range of organisations. |
Dr John (Jack) Paul Ayerbe OAM (OW1963) For services to veterinary science. |
Mr Mark William Ford OAM (current staff) For service to music education, and to the arts. |
Ms Wendy Thorpe (past parent) For service to the financial sector. |
The late Ms Simone Peta Stevenson (Wesley parent) For service to industrial relations, particularly to asbestos eradication. |
