Julie Emerson OAM
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) awarded to Mrs Julie Emerson
For service to the community through a range of roles
Pittwater RSL Club
- President, 2020-2022.
- Board Member, since 2016.
- Secretary, Clubs NSW Metro North Regional Committee, since 2020.
Australian Driver Trainers Association
- President, since 2019.
- Board Member, since 2013.
Nature Based Tourism Subcommittee, New South Wales Environmental Trust
- Chair, since 2018.
- Member, since 2015.
National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council
- Chair, 2015-2017.
- Member, 2013-2017.
Pittwater Council
- Deputy Mayor, 1 year.
- Past Chair, Ingleside Community Reference Group.
- Member 40 Council, Joint and State Committees.
- Councillor, 1995-2016.
Local Government Association of New South Wales
- Director, 2002-2016.
- Elected Member Mentor, since 2016.
- Member of 22 internal, external and Ministerially appointed Committees.
Other
- Director, Katandra Bushland Sanctuary Trust, since 2019.
- Owner, Barrenjoey Driving School, 2008-2021.
- Student Mentor, Raise Foundation, 2020-2021.
- Member, Geographical Names Board NSW, 2012-2017.
- Vice President (Metro), NSW Public Library Association, 1995-2016.
- Tour Manager, United World Concert Tours, since 1998.
- Justice of the Peace in New South Wales, current.
Order of Australia Medal awarded to Pittwater RSL Director, Julie Emerson
(featured in Oct/Nov 2023 Pittwater Connect mag, pg. 18)
The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List was recently released, recognising the outstanding contributions of 1,192 individuals across Australia.
The awards included those in the Order of Australia, meritorious awards, and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. Governor-General David John Hurley congratulated the
awardees, emphasising their significant local, national, or international impact across a wide range of fields.
One recipient in the General Division of the Order of Australia was our very own Mrs. Julie Emerson from Bayview. Mrs. Emerson received the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia for her service to the community through various roles, including her leadership positions as the President of Pittwater RSL Club from 2020-2022, a Board Member since 2016, and the Secretary of ClubsNSW Metro North Regional Committee since 2020.
She is also the President of the Australian Driver Trainers Association, a Board Member since 2013, and the Nature Based Tourism Subcommittee New South Wales Environmental Trust Chair since 2018.
In addition, Mrs. Emerson has made significant contributions to various other organisations, such as the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council, Pittwater Council, and the
Local Government Association of New South Wales.
Governor-General David John Hurley praised the awardees for their inspiring service and substantial contributions across a range of fields, stating, "Congratulations to the outstanding Australians recognised in today's Honours List. They have made a remarkable impact in professional roles, as well as through their volunteer work. Their service is valued by us all."
The Pittwater RSL community extends our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to Julie for her dedication and hard work over the years. Congratulations, Julie!!!
