Gabi Hollows has been recognised for her work with the Fred Hollows Foundation.
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Regional Australians from all walks of life are among those being recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.
A total of 582 people will receive awards in the general division of the Order of Australia to recognise their diverse contributions and service to fellow citizens in Australia and internationally. There are also 199 recipients receiving awards for their meritorious or military service.
"I want to give my strong support to the awards made through the Australian Honours System", Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO said. “They elevate the concept of giving to others. They heighten our respect for one another, and they encourage Australians to think about the responsibilities of citizenship in our democracy."
Chair of the Council of the Order Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC AFC said it was important that the awards system ''continues to uphold the national ethos of valuing diversity and recognising the contributions made by citizens to Australian cultural and social life, regardless of background''.
''All Australians are encouraged to nominate fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of others for national recognition in the Honours List,'' he said.
Honours from around the regions
Parkes, NSW: OAM honour for local editor
Warrnambool, Victoria: Volunteering runs in the family for community service worker, Voice for country people
Newcastle, NSW: Hunter Queens Birthday Honours recipients
Illawarra, NSW: Right royal recognition for Bulli firefighter
Ballarat, Victoria: Our Queen's Birthday award recipients
Bendigo, Victoria: Brian rewarded for many years of service
Burnie, Tasmania: 'Communal vision' reward
Wagga Wagga, NSW: Long-time country cop acclaimed
Orange, NSW: Jean’s award music to the ears of many
Tamworth, NSW: True champions
Dubbo, NSW: Medal lauds shining light
Bathurst, NSW: Sub-branch pair on the OAM honours list
Port Macquarie, NSW: Devoted to those in need
Maitland, NSW: Archer’s ‘privileged’ role
Search for an award recipient by surname or postcode below, or browse the full list of recipients.
