Celebrating Korovians
At Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, we take immense pride in the achievements of our alumni, affectionately known as Korovians.
Over the years, many Korovians have made significant contributions to society, excelling in various fields and earning prestigious Australian Honours. These awards recognise their dedication, hard work, and impact on their communities and beyond.
Australian HonoursRecipients
The Order of Australia (OAM) is an esteemed recognition established to acknowledge Australian citizens and others for their achievements or meritorious service. Different levels of the Order are awarded according to each recipient’s level of accomplishment. We are proud to see many of our accomplished Korovians awarded OAMs and other notable awards for their distinguished service and achievements.
Below is a table showcasing the Korovians who have received Australian Honours, including the Order of Australia (OA).
| Name | Year Awarded | Citation |
| Barbara Robertson OAM (Morris, Class of 1942) | 1984 | Service to the welfare of people with disabilities. |
| Dr Portia Robinson AM (Ferguson, Class of 1944) | 1993 | Service to education particularly in the field of Australian colonial history. |
| Valerie Davis OAM (Ternes, Class of 1950) | 1994 | Service to disadvantaged children. |
| Patricia Blashki OAM (Hardham, Class of 1941) | 1995 | Service to the community. |
| Penelope Hebbard OAM (Thomas, Class of 1949) | 1998 | For service to the community, particularly through the ANU Club for Women, the Abbeyfield Society, the Anglican Church and youth organisations. |
| Margaret Barrie OAM (Hodgkinson, Class of 1940) | 1999 | Service to youth through Guiding |
| Angela Hijjas OAM (Longworth, Class of 1967) | 2000 | Services to Malaysian/Australian relations. |
| Sue Nattrass AO (Class of 1957) | 2002 | Service to the Arts |
| Barbara Tynan AO (Class of 1951) | 2002 | Service to improve the health of Aboriginal people living in remote areas |
| Norma McCausland OAM (Angwin, Class of 1950) | 2003 | Service to local government and to the communities of Berwick and Casey |
| Dr Margaret Brumby AM (Wiadrowski, Class of 1958) | 2004 | Service to medical administration and management of biomedical research facilities |
| Janice Douglas OAM (Davidson, Class of 1957) | 2005 | Service to education and the community |
| Tania de Jong AM (Class of 1982) | 2008 | Service to the arts as a performer and entrepreneur |
| Pamela Rivers OAM (Christian, Class of 1947) | 2008 | Service to people with disabilities |
| Mary Drost OAM (McMahon, Class of 1949) | 2009 | Service to Victoria and the City Boroondara in particular |
| Jillian Dwyer OAM (Lamborn, Class of 1960) | 2014 | Service to the arts as a voluntary guide and administrator |
| Dr Jennifer Johns AM (Class of 1970) | 2015 | Significant service to medicine, particularly cardiology. |
| Kay Oke OAM (Rossiter, Class of 1963) | 2017 | Service to fertility counselling and the general community. |
| Professor Jennifer Ponsford AO (Class of 1973) | 2017 | Distinguished service to medical research |
| Sue Hedley OAM (Class of 1972) | 2019 | Outstanding service to animal welfare. |
| Professor Jennifer Hoy AM (Class of 1971) | 2019 | Significant service to medicine, and to medical education, in the field of infectious diseases. |
| Jacye Symes OAM (Hargreaves, Class of 1949) | 2019 | Service to community history |
| Catherine Rogers OAM (Favaloro, Class of 1962) | 2020 | Service to Chamber Music |
| Professor Jennifer Firman AM (Class of 1975) | 2021 | Exceptional performance of duty in the field of military medicine |
| Helen Granek OAM (Class of 1952) | 2022 | For service to the Jewish community, and to women. |
| Elisabeth Lenders OAM (Ford, Class of 1979) | 2022 | Service to education |
| Leah Jing McIntosh OAM (Class of 2009) | 2022 | Service to the arts as a writer and publisher |
| Susan Crow AM (Haward, Class of 1973) | 2023 | Significant service to sports administration |
| Eli Giannini AM (Class of 1975) | 2023 | Significant service to architecture, and to the arts |
| Dr Elizabeth Lording AM (McDonald, Class of 1966) | 2023 | Significant service to medicine, particularly to Multiple Sclerosis rehabilitation and research. |
| Jennifer McVeity OAM (Class of 1971) | 2023 | Service to literacy education as an author and publisher. |
| Marina Prior AM (Class of 1981) | 2023 | Significant service to musical theatre as a singer and performer. |
| Tamara Shepherd OAM (Paterson, Class of 1977) | 2023 | Distinguished service to the community through charitable organisations. |
| Miriam Stanborough AM (Class of 1991) | 2023 | Service to the minerals and mining sector, and to the community |
| Dr Helen Tope AO (Class of 1980) | 2023 | Distinguished service to environmental protection, particularly of the ozone layer, through leadership, research and policy development. |
| Natalie Wischer OAM (Heath, Class of 1989) | 2023 | Service to the community, particularly to people living with diabetes. |
| Sally Gamble OAM (Class of 1978) | 2024 | Service to education and the community of Benalla? Or Service to education, and to the community. |
| Amanda Gome AM (Class of 1978) | 2024 | Significant service to media, to business, and to women. |
(Note: The names and details of the recipients will be populated based on the available records.)
Honouring Excellence
These Korovians have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, contributing to the community and setting a remarkable example for current and future students. Their achievements span various domains, including public service, community leadership, healthcare, education, and the arts.
We believe that celebrating these achievements honours the recipients and inspires our current students to strive for excellence and positively impact the world.
Stay tuned for more updates and stories about our exceptional alumni who continue to make a difference in the world.
If you know of any Korovians who have received Australian Honours and are not listed here, please let us know so we can celebrate their achievements as well.
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