Three Murray Bridge residents recognised on King's Birthday honours list
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Three Murray Bridge residents recognised on King's Birthday honours list
A former mayor and an historian have each been awarded an Order of Australia Medal, while a Girl Guides leader has been awarded an AM.
Three outstanding Murray Bridge residents have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list for 2023.
Girl Guides leader Dawn Borchardt received an AM for services to youth, while former mayor Brenton Lewis and historian Ken Wells both received OAMs for their service to the local community.
You can read more about their achievements in the stories below:
Brenton Lewis OAM has made Murray Bridge proud, safe and progressive
If anyone knows about Murray Bridge’s history, it’s Ken Wells OAM
Governor-General David Hurley AC congratulated each of them, and all Australians recognised on the newly renamed holiday.
“They are all inspiring and their service is valued by us all,” he said.
“Collectively they speak to who we are now and who we can be in the future.”
He encouraged all Australians to nominate someone they admired who had made a significant impact in their community.
Submit a nomination: www.gg.gov.au.
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Three Murray Bridge residents recognised on King's Birthday honours list
Well deserved to Ken and Brenton - two very worthy recipients of these awards who have shared their knowledge, time, forward thinking and passion, to this community.