A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR- Patron of The Order of Association INTRODUCING THE

“The Australian Honours and Awards system provides the people of Order of Australia the opportunity to recognise and say Australia ‘thank you’ to those whose efforts make our communities and our Please remember diversity of age, gender nation a better place. and culture when nominating. Go ahead! Nominate someone today! “Recognising outstanding Through the Order His Excellency General of Australia, Bravery service and exceptional David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Further information: Decorations and other achievement of citizens in awards, we recognise and celebrate outstanding It’s An Honour: Dept. of Prime Minister & Cabinet Australians – ordinary people who do extraordinary www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour our communities.” things for their local community and for Australia. Australian Honours and Awards Perhaps the best part of the Australian system is that www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards it is 100% nomination based. All people that receive awards have been nominated by their peers. This The Order Of Australia Association means that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you www.theorderofaustralia.asn.au are from or whether you’re known to millions or just a few. If you have constantly put others ahead Produced by: of yourself, served tirelessly and made a difference you can be nominated and recognised by a grateful THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA nation.” ASSOCIATION

It is important to note that The Order of Australia Association is not involved with the selection process of Honours awarded.

CURRENT AS AT 1 DECEMBER 2019 THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA NOMINATIONS GRADES OF AWARD WITHIN THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA The Order of Australia the Australian Do you know someone • Their name, age and recognises Australians Honours Secretariat who goes the extra mile contact details; Individuals are appointed a who have demonstrated at Government House in your community, an • A short case of Companion of the Order of outstanding service in Canberra conducts outstanding citizen in why/who you Australia (AC) for eminent or exceptional further research. their chosen field or are nominating, achievement and merit of the highest achievement. vocation who deserves degree in service to Australia or to The Council of the including: examples recognition? humanity at large. Recipients come from Order of Australia, of how they have right across Australia comprising nineteen Any Australian can demonstrated and from all walks of life. Australians and the nominate someone for outstanding Individuals are appointed an Official Secretary, an award. Consider qualities; what of the Order of Australia (AO) for There are four levels supported by case diversity of age, gender they have done to distinguished service of a high degree of award. The Order officers, then considers and culture when make things better to Australia or to humanity at large. of Australia also has the nominations. nominating worthy for others; the a Military Division The Council makes achievers. role(s) or area(s) (awards in this division recommendations, in which they have are recommended to Nominations are excelled; the period independent of Individuals are appointed a Member the Governor-General researched by of time, or dates of Government, direct to of the Order of Australia (AM) for by the Minister for the Honours and service (if known); the Governor-General. service in a particular locality or field Defence). Awards Secretariat, and evidence of of activity or to a particular group. Awards are publicly considered by the other awards or Anyone (individuals or announced on Australia Council of the Order groups) can nominate recognition received Day (26 January) and of Australia before by the nominee; and a member of the the Queen’s Birthday recommendations are community for an award public holiday (June). made to the Governor- • To provide details of in the Order of Australia. General. up to four referees Nominating someone is to support the TheMedal of the Order of Australia Up to four strong a chance to recognise a To complete a nomination. (OAM) is awarded for service worthy referees, including peer for their hard-work, nomination you will of particular recognition. people and community service and dedication. need: leaders well known It is an opportunity to to the nominee, are celebrate those inspiring You can nominate someone by accessing the online required for each people who make our form, or downloading an offline version via: nomination. nation what it is. Once a nomination www.theorderofaustralia.asn.au/forms/ The Order of Australia also has a Military Division has been submitted, (awards in this division are recommended to the Please Note: Nominations are confidential. It is preferable that the nominee not be made aware of this nomination. Governor-General by the Minister for Defence).