Whittlesea, Nillumbik high achievers make 2020 Australia Day honours list
Some of Whittlesea and Nillumbik’s highest achievers have made an outstanding impact on future generations and their community service hasn’t gone unnoticed, receiving a very prestigious Australia Day honour.
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Australia’s first Lebanese woman to be appointed commissioner for multicultural affairs in 1994 has been awarded an Australia Day honour.
Mernda woman Rosanna Baini received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Lebanese community.
The now Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice-president said she was thrilled to receive the honour.
“There’s a lot of different things I’ve done over the years but what stands out is the importance of empowering these members of our community and getting them to participate in everyday Victorian and Australian life,” Ms Baini said.
“In my role as commissioner I could focus on areas such as youth, justice, government services, sports, the arts and business helping various community groups.”
Whittlesea’s Professor John Dewar was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).
He was acknowledged for distinguished service to education through leadership roles in the universities sector, and to professional organisations.
Peter Crook, from Kinglake, received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community of Kinglake, and to veterans and their families.
Kangaroo Ground’s Reynold Gilson received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to music through brass bands.
