OUR WINNERS
Valerie Hannah, Geelong
For service to the performing arts through dance. Service includes: Owner and director, Val Hannah School of Theatrical Dance, since 1960. Life Governor, Bethany Community Support, since 1972.
Andrew Lawson, Newtown
For service to the community of Geelong including: Geelong Community Foundation executive officer, 2000-2016. United Way Geelong (now Give Where You Live) president, 1985-1987, life member, 1993. Philanthropy Australia development officer for community foundations, 20022012. Australia Community Philanthropy board member since 2015. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow.
Stuart McLean, Hamlyn Heights
For service to the community, and to local government includes: Australian Livestock Saleyards Association president, since 2011. Victorian Sheep and Goats Identification Advisory Committee chair, since 2009. Buloke Shire councillor 19972016. Victorian Feedlot Committee, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (Agriculture Victoria) member, since 2001. North Central Catchment Management Authority board member, 2000-2015.
Lorraine Stokes, Portarlington
For service to the community of Portarlington including: Portarlington Neighbourhood House life member, inaugural president, 2009 and vicepresident since 2016. Portarlington Mussel Festival founding member. Port Arts Network treasurer since 2005. Portarlington Art and Garden Trail founding member.
Darryl Thomas, Clifton Springs
For service to the funeral industry and the Geelong community including: International Cremation Federation vice president since 2011. Australia-Asia Regional Committee chairman since 2011. Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association president 2009-2011 and vicepresident, 2005-2009. Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria president 2008-2009, vice-president, 2006-2007 and treasurer 2004-2005. Geelong Cemeteries Trust CEO since 2005. Anam Cara Geelong member since 2012