The Illawarra Mercury congratulates the following awardees:
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Elaine Carr has given 60 years of her life to hockey in the Illawarra as a player, coach and administrator. Today, she receives something in return – a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Noel Causer, who devoted years of service to communities as far afield as Victoria, Queensland and Papua New Guinea, will be recognised today as the Corrimal man is posthumously awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Jennie George receives the Order of Australia in recognition of four decades of service to industrial relations, where she paved the way for women in the union movement, and service to the Australian Parliament.
Michael Bassingthwaighte, CEO of Peoplecare since 1982, has played a significant role in furthering the scope of not-for-profit health insurance in the region and beyond and is today recognised with the Order of Australia.
Ron Critcher of Woonona will receive an Order of Australia Medal, recognising his 50 years of involvement with Scouts Australia.
Dr Robert Barr has made a career out of helping to keep the lights on. The Nowra electrical engineer is today honoured as a Member of the Order (AM).
Cathryn Dorahy got into firefighting ‘‘by accident,’’ but her dedication to the job and fire safety awareness has netted her an Australian Fire Service Medal.
Dorothy and Kevin Gillis' shared love of the Illawarra and its history has led them to receive twin honours in today’s Queen’s Birthday list.
Dr David Serisier, who has been on call at every Illawarra hospital for 35 years and was pivotal in establishing the Wollongong Hospital stroke and neuroscience unit in 2002, is today recognised with an Order of Australia Medal.
Richard Young has spent a career making sure people can retire securely, and today receives an Order of Australia Medal.
Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Sharkey's 30 years of police service, along with his contribution to surf lifesaving and swimming clubs, have been recognised with the Australian Police Medal
Keith Robinson's 55 years in firefighting have been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal, one of just two awarded in the region in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.
Keith Davis receives an Order of Australia Medal today – but much like the rest of his long career in health and local government, he’s giving his time to someone else this weekend.
John Kaehler, a member of the RSL for 15 years, is today being recognised with an OAM for his services to veterans and their families.