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Who is Shobha shekhar?

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Who is Shobha shekhar?

Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the Medal of the Order of Australia(OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and dance. ii. she works as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

Who will be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia?

The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. There are four levels of award. The Order of Australia also has a Military Division (awards in this division are recommended to the Governor-General by the Minister for Defence).

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What does AM stand for in Order of Australia?

Member of the Order
The Order of Australia is one of the awards included in the Australian Honours. The Order of Australia has four award levels. The Companion of the Order (AC), the Officer of the Order (AO), the Member of the Order (AM) and the Medal of the Order (OAM).

Who chooses Order of Australia?

There are 19 members including representatives of every state and territory, public office holders (ex-officio) and community representatives. The community representatives on the Council are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Who chooses Australia Day Honours?

the Governor-General
Any Australian can nominate someone for an award. Nominations are assessed by the Honours and Awards Secretariat, considered by the Council of the Order of Australia before recommendations are made to the Governor-General.

Is am higher than OAM?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Officer of the Order (AO) Member of the Order (AM) Medal of the Order (OAM)

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What is AO military?

In U.S. armed forces parlance, an area of operations (AO) is an operational area defined by the force commander for land, air, and naval forces conduct of combat and non-combat activities.

Who sits on the Council for the Order of Australia?

Members

  • Ms Jillian Segal AO.
  • Mr Warren Mundine AO.
  • Professor Mathew Vadas AO.
  • Ms Amelia Hodge.
  • Mr Rupert Myer AO.
  • The Honourable Cheryl Edwardes AM.
  • Ms Melinda O’Leary.

What is the difference between AO and OAM?

The AO badge is similar, without the citrines. For the AM badge, only the crown is enamelled, and the OAM badge is plain. The AK/AD badge is similar to that of the AC badge, but with the difference that it contains at the centre an enamelled disc bearing an image of the coat of arms of Australia.

How do you nominate someone for Australia Day Honours?

If you know someone who has contributed extraordinarily, you can nominate them today by completing the Order of Australia nomination form. The Australia Day 2021 Honours List will be announced by the Governor-General and published on the Governor-General’s website on 26 January.

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How are Honours decided?

Honours. Honours are decided and announced by the Cabinet Office twice a year: at New Year and on The Queen’s official birthday in June. They are then presented to recipients by members of the Royal Family throughout the year at ceremonies known as ‘Investitures’.

What is the highest award in Australia?

The Medal of the Order of Australia
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.