Netball NSW would like to acknowledge and congratulate the members of our game’s community who were awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Sunday 26 January.
They were as follows:
- Vivienne Bertenshaw OAM (Hawkesbury City Netball Association): For services to netball as an administrator and coach (Anne Clark Service Award (2012), Australian Sports Medal (2004), Life Member Hawkesbury City)
- Yvonne Keegan OAM* (Orange Netball Association): For services to the community of Orange (Anne Clark Service Award (2002), Life Member & Patron of Orange Netball Association)
- Christine Anne Miles OAM (Wyong Netball Association): For services to netball as an administrator (Board Member, Central Coast Heart and Life Member Wyong Netball Association)
Netball NSW would also like to acknowledge Stacey Elizabeth Campton (ACT) who was recognised with an OAM for her service to the netball community as well as the Indigenous community.
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, paid tribute to people from all walks of life who were honoured at the weekend.
Thank you for your work of care and service to our nation,” she said.
"To read recipient stories is to be reminded that contribution to communities across the country, underpinned by care, kindness, respect and love, is what matter most to all Australians, in every sphere of life.
“Recipients embody the best of us, and we are grateful to all of them.
“This year, we mark the 50th anniversary of Australia’s honours system. We have a wonderful opportunity over the next 50 years of our honours and awards to reflect our generous, successful and modern Australian society.
“To all Australians, nominating and honouring our fellow Australians is a meaningful way of saying, as a nation, thank you.”
