Award Category:
Officer of the Order of Australia
Officer of the Order of Australia female front
Officer of the Order of Australia male front
Significance
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service.
The Officer of the Order of Australia is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large.
The Order of Australia has four levels:
- Companion of the Order (AC)
- Officer of the Order (AO)
- Member of the Order (AM)
- Medal of the Order (OAM)
Recipients
Emeritus Prof Kwong Lee Dow AO was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012
Geraldine Doogue AO was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in 2003
Medal Design
The medal of the Officer of the Order of Australia is a badge with a gold-plated silver insignia of the Order in the centre.
The central insignia is circled with blue enamel edged in gold and is inscribed with the word ‘Australia’ in gold capital letters. The circle also contains two gold sprigs of mimosa.
The insignia is ensigned with the Crown of St Edward in full colour.
The medal is hung from the ribbon of the Order. It is royal blue with a central band of mimosa blossoms.