Des Skinner Awarded OAM for Service to Lawn Bowls
The late Des Skinner has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his service to lawn bowls.
Des was an avid supporter of bowls at every level, and devoted a large amount of his life to the promotion of the sport. Des served as President of Bowls Australia from 2012 – 2015, was a former RNSWBA Board Member and served in countless roles for many years within Newcastle District and Beresfield Bowling Club.
To be included in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List is a fitting recognition for all that Des has done for the sport of lawn bowls.
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Congratulations to Mrs Kathleen Whiteley who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to community sports administration. Alongside her work within netball, softball and ballroom dancing, Kathleen devoted much of her time to Mounties Women’s Lawn Bowls.
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Congratulations to Mr Arthur McCarroll who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to community sports. Arthur has been the assistant Bowls Secretary and Committee Member at Pittwater Memorial Bowling Club since 2013.
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Congratulations to Mr Gordon Gray who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community through a range of organisations. Gordon is a life member at Lake Cathie Bowling Club, devoting time to assisting the club over many years.
