What awards are given out on Australia Day?

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What awards are given out on Australia Day?

Australia Day Awards

  • Australian of the Year Awards. Honouring our most exceptional Australians since 1960.
  • Australian Honours. There are 58 awards in the Australian Honours system.
  • Local Citizen of the Year Awards. Each year, local councils award Citizen of the Year Awards.
  • NSW Environmental Citizen of the Year Awards.

What is the highest Honour in Australia?

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 Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.

What does AM stand for in Order of Australia?

Member 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).

How are Australia Day awards chosen?

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 won Australia Day 2022?

Air Commodore Jacqueline Elissa Churchill – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in aerospace acquisition and sustainment. Wing Commander Michel-Louise Devine, CSM – For exceptional service in aviation medicine and in the health intelligence response to COVID-19.

Which is higher am or OAM?

Officer of the Order (AO) Member of the Order (AM) Medal of the Order (OAM)

What does Om mean after a name?

Order of Merit
Order of Merit, British honorary institution founded by Edward VII in 1902 to reward those who provided especially eminent service in the armed forces or particularly distinguished themselves in science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture.

How do you nominate someone for Australia Day Honours?

Download the 2022 AOTY Nominations form here.

  1. Open with the important information.
  2. Consider your audience.
  3. Share their story.
  4. Don’t just say it, prove it.
  5. Tell the facts.
  6. Aim for quality, not quantity.
  7. Stick to the selection criteria.
  8. Remember referees.

What’s AO?

AO means “Adults Only.” The abbreviation AO usually indicates that only people deemed to be adults may do something, such as buy a game or other product, attend an event, or view a movie. With regards to gaming, AO is the highest rating awarded by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).