How do you get an Order of Australia Medal?
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 has received an OAM?
Recipients
- Margaret Culhane OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012.
- Gwen Abikhair OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005.
- Senior Sergeant Ken Rach 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.
What is the difference between AM and OAM?
Individuals are appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group. The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.
What does AO stand for after a name?
Officer of the Order
The Order of Australia has four award levels. The Companion of the Order (AC), the Officer of the Order (AO), the Member of the Order (AM) and the Medal of the Order (OAM). Anyone in the community can nominate someone for an award in the Order of Australia.
How do you get nominated for an OAM?
Nominate someone for the Order of Australia
- Examples of how they have demonstrated outstanding qualities.
- What they have done to make things better for others.
- The role(s) or area(s) in which they have excelled.
- The period of time, or dates of service (if known)
What does OAM mean in Australia?
Medal of the Order
Which is higher MBE or OBE?
The highest-ranking is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), followed by OBE (Officer) and then the MBE (Member).
What is the abbreviation for Order of Australia Medal?
Knight and Dame of the Order of Australia ( AK and AD – inactive );
What does Order of Australia mean?
In another interesting move, Rules of Origin (RoO) are more fluid than in previous FTAs, meaning Australian pork exports will attract UK MFN tariffs. Australia is a net importer of pork and the UK can still export to Australia tariff free, as it does
How many medals does Australia have?
Three Olympians have four gold medals. They include Team USA’s Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, and Teresa Edwards. Edwards holds the overall lead for the moment with five total medals. Besides winning gold in every Olympics between 1984 and 2000, she also won a bronze medal during the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
What is the Australian Service Medal?
Simpson later saw service in Morotai and Tarakan in In 1972 he took up an administrative position with the Australian Embassy in Tokyo. Simpson died in Japan on 18 October 1978. His VC and medals came into the Memorial’s collection in 1981.