The Order of Australia is the most prestigious means of recognising outstanding members of the community at a national level.

It identifies role models who have made valuable contributions at all levels and in all spheres of the community.

Congratulations to all of Manningham’s award recipients for 2015.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Professor Milton Hearn, Bulleen - For significant service to science through major contributions to advances in chemical manufacturing.

Kevin Stevenson, Park Orchards - For significant service to business and commerce through reform in national and international accounting standards.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Dick Davies, Warrandyte - For service to the Community of Warrandyte.

Kirsten Deane, Doncaster - For services to people with a disability through support organisations.

Paul Mavroudis, Bulleen - For services to the Greek Community of Victoria.

Agnes Zillner, Doncaster - For service to community health through support for people with Tourette Syndrome.