Celebrating Our People
2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Scouts Australia is excited and proud to congratulate our members and supporters who were recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Neil Westaway AM (VIC)
Vice President of Scouts Victoria. Formerly Chair of the World Scout Committee, Chief Commissioner of Australia, and Chief Commissioner of Victoria.
MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Bryan Brown (QLD)
For significant service to youth through Scouts, and to the community.
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Alwyn Blackwell (VIC)
Vice Chairman, Geelong Region.
Read about his recognition here.
Christopher Denny (WA)
Chris has volunteered in a variety of roles including Assistant Scout Leader, Scout Leader and Chair of the Heritage Centre.
Read about Chris’ story here.
David North (NSW)
Regional Commissioner for Community Engagement, South Coast and Tablelands Region. Former Regional Commissioner for Development, Regional Commissioner for Venturer Scouts, Regional Commissioner for Cub Scouts and Assistant Cub Scout Leader.
Read about David’s story here.
Dianne North (NSW)
Dianne’s recognition outlined here.
Lynette Hipwell (VIC)
Scout Leader, Sorrento Sea Scouts.
Read about her recognition here.
Ada Wilkinson (VIC)
Honorary Commissioner, and member of the Camp Warringal committee.
Bob Flynn (VIC)
Former District Commissioner of Barwon District
