21/10/2026
Congratulations Kevin 🎉. Being a volunteer for over 40 years is an incredible achievement and so very deserving of the recognition you have received.
It was lovely to chat to Kevin today and see how proud he is of this award, and how much he enjoyed the presentation recently.
KEVIN STOKES RECEIVES MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
We recently announced that Kevin Stokes, a founding father and our longest serving volunteer had been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for outstanding service to conservation and the environment.
Kevin has dedicated over four decades to environmental stewardship, community education, and hands on conservation work as a volunteer at the Botanic Gardens.
His leadership has been recognised through numerous honours, including Hunter Volunteer of the Year, Senior Volunteer of the Year, and the prestigious Freedom of Port Stephens.
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC Governor of New South Wales presented Kevin with his award last week at a formal ceremony in Government House.
Congratulations Kevin.