Congratulations to our Australia Day 2025 award recipients!
Across Australia, a select group of Scouting members have been recognised in the Australia Day 2025 Honours list. We proudly congratulate the following individuals for their outstanding service to Scouting and the broader community.
The following members were recognised with AM - Member of the Order of Australia:
- Daryl Scott, Immediate Past Chief Commissioner | Scouts QLD
- Ian Marler, Former Group Chair | Scouts NSW
The following members were recognised with OAM - Medal of the Order of Australia:
- Jack Cooper, Former Leader | Scouts VIC
- The late Mary Simpson, Former Leader | Scouts VIC
- Keith Boulton, Former Group Leader | Scouts QLD
- Dr Graeme Gwilliam, Past Commissioner | Scouts NSW
- Peter Lane, Water Activity Centre Warden | Scouts SA
- Wendy Lane, District Commissioner | Scouts SA
- Dennis Lowder, Former Leader | Scouts NSW
- Paul Moules, Former Leader | Scouts NSW
- Lisa Stephan, Group Leader | Scouts ACT
- Tanya Trevisan, Board Member | Scouts WA
We’re also extremely proud of our members who were honoured in their local communities.
Congratulations:
- Jan Black, Group Leader | Boroondara Citizen of the Year
- 1st Trafalgar Scout Group | Australia Day Medallion | Baw Baw Shire
- Declan, Venturer | 1st Cockatoo Scout Group | Cardinia Council Young Citizen Australia Day Award 2025 | Cockatoo Township Youth Citizen Award 2025
- Charli, Rover | 1st Inverloch and Capstaff Rover Unit| Young Citizen of the Year - South Gippsland Shire
- Tate McFarlane, Leader | Cockatoo Township Adult of the Year 2025
- Phillipa, Scout | 1st Broadford Scout Group | Mitchell Shire Young Citizen of the Year
- DRRHS | Mornington Peninsula Young Citizen of the Year
- Pheobe, Venturer | Rosebud Sea Scouts | Young Citizen of the Year
- Louise, Venturer | 1st Red Hill Scout Group | Ray Barnard-Brown Award
- Oscar, Venturer | Rosebud Sea Scouts | The Nepean Shield
Once again, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to these exceptional individuals. Their passion for Scouting and dedication to their communities have not only made a positive difference but also left a lasting legacy for countless young people. Through inspiring leadership and selfless service, they embody the true spirit of Scouting.
We are incredibly proud of each of you for receiving this well-deserved recognition.
Beyond the Australia Day Honours, many Scouts Victoria members will be acknowledged by their local councils for their contributions to their communities. If you hear of any recognition in your area, please share the news with us via email at marketing@scoutsvictoria.com.au. We’ll update this page with an expanded list as the acknowledgements come through.