Lions honoured with Order of Australia (OAM)

The 2024 Australia Day Honours list recognises and celebrates 1,042 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service.

We are proud to report that 24 Lions were among those that were honoured!

See the full list here.

One of those recipients is Lion Roslyn Bryant who is celebrating more than 45 years of selflessly serving her community.

Roslyn’s journey began in 1977 with the Sherwood Leo Club in Brisbane.

Her heartwarming efforts have encompassed support for local orphanages, leadership at state Leo conferences, and the initiation of impactful service projects.

In 1980, love blossomed when she met her husband, fellow Lion and Past District Governor Graham, and together, they have poured their hearts into numerous Lions projects across Australia.

Notable among Roslyn’s many projects is reading to blind residents in aged care homes and her enthusiasm in organising Australia Day celebrations in Bathurst.

At the Wheelers Hill Lions Club, she embraced leadership roles, even serving admirably as President.

As a Lions Eye Health Program Instructor, she has lovingly guided others, and her home has been a haven for youth visiting from abroad.

Her spirit of service shone in coordinating Lions Youth of the Year competitions and volunteering in the L2P Learner Driver Program, helping young people who have significant barriers to learning to drive.

Her tireless work was honoured with an Ian M Stockdale Award and a Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Beyond her Lion’s role, Roslyn’s heart extends to broader community service and church life.

We thank Roslyn for her unwavering dedication to her community and congratulate all Lions who were honoured with an OAM this year.