Who has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia?

Recipients

• Margaret Culhane OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012.
• Senior Sergeant Ken Rach OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005.
• Gwen Abikhair OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005.
• Glenn Sargeant OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004.

How many people have the Order of Australia medal?

947 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (5 AC, 50 AO, 252 AM and 640 OAM)

What is higher OAM or am?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Officer of the Order (AO) Member of the Order (AM) Medal of the Order (OAM)

Why do we no longer have knights?

End of the Knight They paid soldiers to train and fight. They no longer needed lords to come fight as knights. The other reason was a change in warfare. Battle tactics and new weapons such as longbows and firearms made the heavy armor the knights wore cumbersome and useless.

Who was the last person to be knighted in Australia?

Note: Sir Robert Menzies is the only Australian ever appointed a Knight of the Order of the Thistle. The award was made in 1963, during his tenure as Prime Minister of Australia. He was also appointed a Knight of the Order of Australia (AK) in 1976.

How do you get nominated for an OAM?

Your nominee may have:

1. made an outstanding contribution to society within their field, whether it’s professionally, in sports, the arts, service or community work.
2. contributed to their community as a volunteer in a way that is over and above the contributions of other volunteers.

How do you become a member of the Order of Australia?

Anyone can nominate an Australian citizen for an award in the Order of Australia. The nomination may come from an individual or a group. The nomination should include an outline of how the nominee has made a significant contribution to the community.

Who are the recipients of the Order of Australia Medal?

The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded to individuals nominated by the community whose achievements are deemed ‘worthy of recognition’ by the Order of Australia Council. This year’s recipients include Men’s Shed founder Warren Humphries, R U Ok?

Who are the recipients of Australia Day Honours?

The Australia Day 2021 Honours List, recognises 844 Australians. Included in the list are: 570 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (4 AC, 36 AO, 159 AM and 371 OAM) – gazette; 28 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (2 AO, 11 AM and 15 OAM) – gazette

What makes a Companion of the Order of Australia?

Companion of the Order of Australia In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Companion of the Order of Australia is awarded for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or humanity at large.

Where can I find the Order of Australia?

Below are the Commonwealth Gazettes and Honours Lists related to The Order Of Australia and other awards. View the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours list. View the Australia Day 2021 Honours list.