Congratulations Denise Knight - Order of Australia Medal

Published on 13 June 2023

On behalf of Greater Hume residents, councillors and staff we congratulate Denise Knight on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal on The King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List.

Media Notes from the Governor General Office. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mrs Karyl Denise KNIGHT, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

For service to local government, and to the community of the Greater Hume region.

Greater Hume Council

• Mayor, 2006-2012.
• Deputy Mayor, 2005-2006.
• Councillor, 2005-2020.
• Former Member, Albury-Hume Bushfire Management Committee, 7 years.
• Former Member, Albury-Hume Local Emergency Management Committee, 2 years.
• Former Member, Australia Day Awards Committee, and the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee.

Hume Shire Council

• Mayor, 1998-2004.
• Deputy Mayor, 1996-1997.
• Councillor, 1987-2004.

Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW)

• Director, 2013-2016, and 2017.
• Former LGNSW Representative, Bush Fire Coordinating Committee, Rural Fire Service Advisory Committee, and the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Advisory Committee.
• Former Delegate, Upper Murray Regional Library.

Community

• Chair, Jindera and District Multi-Purpose Stadium Fundraising Committee, 13 years.
• Chair, Jindera Gardens Hostel Family and Friends, United Protestant Association, 10 years.
• Chair, Management Committee, Jindera Community Health Centre, 7 years.
• Chair, Albury-Wodonga Domestic Violence Committee, 5 years.
• Secretary, Jindera and Progress Ratepayers Association, 3 years.
• Secretary/Treasurer, Jindera Recreation Reserve Management Committee, 2 years.
• Secretary, Jindera 150th Celebrations, 3 years.
• Former Secretary, Rural Carelink Inc.
• Member, Rural YouthLink, 20 years.
• Director, Murray Arts, 20 years.
• Director, Border Trust - Albury-Wodonga Region Community Foundation, 4 years.
• Member, Jindera Rural Fire Service, 11 years.
• Former Member, Rotary Club Lavington.
• Member, Jindera Pioneer Museum and Historical Society, 15 years.
• Master of Ceremonies, Jindera Anzac Day Services, 33 years.
• Former Justice of the Peace New South Wales.

Schools

• Community Representative, Jindera Public School Council, 15 years.
• Chair, St John's Lutheran School Board, 3 years.

Professional

• Director, Apprenticeship Trainees Employment Limited (now known as Squad), 18 years.
• Employee, New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services - Housing, 24 years.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Emeritus Mayor, Local Government New South Wales, 2020.
• Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, Rural Women's Network, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, 2013.
• Federal Minister's Award for Women in Local Government.

The many faces of Denise Knight OAM.