1 December 2017 FAWO-17-129
Inaugural Australian Wool Industry Medal
The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. (FAWO) this year established the Australian Wool Industry Medal. An initiative that recognises men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry.
The following recipients were presented with their Medals at the National “Wool Week” Industry Dinner at Aerial, Melbourne on 24th August. Two recipients were unable to be present at this event and received their Medal on 22 November at the Wool Selling Centre in Melbourne.
The Inaugural Australian Wool Industry Medal was presented to the following worthy recipients:
Ms Nan Allison VIC
Mr Robert Carter WA
Mr Rod Franklyn VIC
Mr Athol Frederick VIC
Ms Sally Martin NSW
Mr Wal Merriman NSW
Dr Peter Morgan VIC
Mr Geoff Power SA
Mr Robert Ryan OAM NSW
Mr Barry Walker OAM NSW
Mr David Ward OAM VIC
Mr David Michell, Chairman FAWO, congratulated the recipients on their awards and thanked them for their contribution to the Australian wool industry.
Mr Michell said “These men and women have made a significant contribution to Australia’s wool industry over many years. They come from a range of sectors within the industry, from farming, to broking, trading and exporting, to service sectors. Their contributions have been diverse, ranging from administrative support to being industry leaders, from regional to national and international levels. I congratulate them all on receiving the Australian Wool Industry Medal in recognition of their service and contribution”.
“It is very timely that we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of these outstanding people to this iconic Australian industry. Wool prices are now at record levels and optimism for both wool and sheep is high. The industry has faced difficult times over the past 3 decades and the contributions that these people have made has ensured that many in the industry can enjoy these more prosperous times.”
The Federation of Australian Wool Organisation is the peak body for the Australian wool industry. Members include: Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors, Australian Wool Exchange, Australian Wool Handlers, Australian Wool Innovation, Australian Wool Testing Authority, The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia, and WoolProducers Australia.
FAWO is now accepting nominations for 2018. The 2018 nomination form is available at www.fawo.org.au Closing date is 1 May 2018.
Media Contact: Mrs Bianca Heaney (03) 9311 0103 or email awards@fawo.org.au