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Once again many church members have been announced on the Australia Day Honours List.
Three Uniting Church members received the Order of Australia (AM) including Professor David Black from Western Australia, Philip Bruem from New South Wales and former New South Wales and ACT Synod moderator James Mein.
10 Uniting Church members received the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia.
The sole Queenslander on the list was Stephen Paul, who was Principal or John Paul College, Daisy Hill, Queensland, from 1998-2008.
Mr Paul received the honour for his service to education as a contributor to the development and implementation of technology in schools.
John Paul College was Queensland’s first ecumenical school and was built through the co-operation of the Anglican, Uniting and Roman Catholic churches.
Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, said the 446 recipients on the Australia Day 2010 Honours List received the awards in recognition of their diverse contributions and service to fellow citizens in Australia and internationally.
"I want to give my strong support to the awards made through the Australian Honours System,” Ms Bryce 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.”
Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, said the 446 recipients were recognised for their diverse contributions and service to fellow citizens.
McKay Patrol minister Rev Garry Hardingham also received a Special Achievement Award for the work he and the Nambour Uniting Church youth did rebuilding airstrips after floods last year.
