PARADE COLLEGE
AWARDS PROGRAM

OPA Awards Program

In 2010, to assist with establishing the Awards Program, the Committee sought counsel from Parade College’s 1944 College Captain, the late William (Bill) Dunne. Since commencing his schooling at Parade College, East Melbourne, Bill served Parade College and the Old Paradians' Association for over 70 years.

Award Nomination Process

The Old Paradians' Association seeks Award Nominations from any person from within the Parade Community which must be seconded by a member of the OPA, that is, any past student of the College. Nominations are welcome throughout the year.

Australian Honours & Awards Register

For generations, Old Paradians have been duly recognised for their significant contributions to society beyond the school gates.

The OPA hopes to compile a complete register of old collegians who have received Australian Honours or Awards, including The Order of Australia, Meritorious Awards, Military Awards, and Australian Bravery Decorations. The Australian Honours and Awards system recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians.

If you, or someone you know, have received such an Honour or Award, we kindly request that you inform us so that we can include the information in our register.

Name Peer Year Post-Nominal Award or Honour Name Year of Award Source
Michael Pratt 1972 GC George Cross (Imperial) 1978 Link
Prof David Kissane 1968 AC Companion of the Order of Australia 2018 Link
Hon Andrew Robb 1968 AO Officer of the Order of Australia 2003 Link
John Wegner 1967 AO Officer of the Order of Australia 2016 Link
Major General Andrew 'Jim' Molan 1967 DSC Distinguished Service Cross 2006 Link
AO Officer of the Order of Australia 2000 Link
AM Member of the Order of Australia 1992 Link
Terence Moran 1966 AC Companion of the Order of Australia 2012 Link
AO Officer of the Order of Australia 2006 Link
Leonard Foster 1963 AO Officer of the Order of Australia 2005 Link
n/a Centenary Medal 2001 Link
Judge David Jones 1958 AM Member of the Order of Australia 1987 Link
Capt Prof Kevin Rickard 1953 AM Member of the Order of Australia 1998 Link
1953RFD****The Reserve Force DecorationLink
Rev Brother TB Garvey 1941 MBE The Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) (Imperial) 1967 Link
Gen John Baker 1953 n/a Centenary Medal 2001 Link
AC Companion of the Order of Australia 1995 Link
AO Officer of the Order of Australia 1990 Link
AM Member of the Order of Australia 1980 Link
n/a National Medal - 1st Clasp 1980 Link
n/a National Medal 1977 Link
DSM Distinguished Service Medal 1998 Link
Sir Bernard Callinan 1927 AC Companion of the Order of Australia 1986 Link
Knight Knight Bachelor (Imperial) 1977 Link
CBE The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 1971 Link
DSO Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (Imperial) 1946 Link
MC Military Cross (Imperial) 1943 Link
Vice Admiral Sir John Collins 1912 KBE The Order of the British Empire - Knights Commander (Military) (Imperial) 1951 Link
CB The Order of Bath - Companion (Military) (Imperial) 1940 Link
Lt Col Charles Denehy 1895 VD Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration pre 1930 Link
CDG Belgian Croix de Guerre 1919 Link
n/a Bar to Distinguished Service Order 1919 Link
DSO Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (Imperial) 1917 Link
n/a Italian Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy Recommendation 1917 Link





Tenete Award
In 1974, to mark the 60th anniversary of its existence and renew its pledge to serve Parade College and its students, the Old Paradians Association saw fit to institute an Award for outstanding service in the interests of the College. Accordingly, the Tenete Award, representing one of the highest honours that the Association could bestow on individuals, came into being.
Award Recipient
Peer Year
John Nicholls Hon. Old Paradian (2016)

Dr Paul Shannon

1985

Lewis Vincent Derrico †

1974

Dr Denis J. Moore cfc †

1967

William Schofield †

1958

Anthony Rene Stella †

1952

Kevin G Johnston †

1951

Robert Philip Shingler †

1945

William (Bill) John Dunne †

1944

Rev. Brother TB Garvey, MBE †

1941

Leo Joseph Kelly †

1935

James Augustine Gorman †

1932

Judge James Galvin Gorman †

1932

Robert Hanlon †

1929

Keith David Barker †

1928

Louis Arthur †

1922

The Most Reverend AF Fox, DD †

1920

Francis Patrick Mount †

1919

Rev. Brother WA Moloney †

1907

John Florens Collopy †

1906

Percy Arthur Matthews †

1900

James Hyland Kennedy †

1894


Honorary Old Paradian Award
Established in the Old Paradians’ Association’s Centenary Year of 2014, the Honorary Old Paradian Award acknowledges those men who, whilst not schooled at Parade, have contributed significantly to the cause of the College and/or the Association over many years.
Award Recipient
Award Date

Br Laurie Collins

July 2023

Jim Seymour

October 2022

Robin Mills

August 2022

Mike Jolley

August 2022

Darryn Borg

December 2019

Vince Colosimo

December 2018

Martin Macaulay

August 2018

Michael Sullivan

November 2017

John Joss

December 2016

John Nicholls

December 2016

Phillip McLaughlin

August 2016

Keith Sharkie

July 2015

Guy Rodrigues

August 2014

Maurie Considine

May 2014


Distinguished Old Paradian Award
Award Recipient
Peer Year
Award Date
Timothy McEvoy1987May 2024
Frank Bongiorno1986June 2023

Prof David Kissane AC

1968

May 2018

Hon Andrew Robb AO

1968

August 2015

Peter Bedford

1964

May 2014

John Belleville

1984

August 2014

Blake Caracella

1994

October 2013

Andrew Tenni

1993

August 2013

Sean Willmore

1990

July 2013

Cpl Pablo Fuenzalida

1988

May 2013

Daniel Harford

1994

October 2012

Mark Monahan

1996

August 2012

Dr John Tobin

1986

February 2012

Michael Pratt GC

1972

August 2011

Tim Donohue

1981

September 2010

Dr Stephen Warrillow

1990

May 2010

Br Thomas Pickett

1959

February 2010

Brendan McClements

1980

October 2009

Dr Stephen de Graaff

1976

August 2009

Father Joseph Caddy

1977

May 2009

Chris Renehan

1980

October 2008

Terry Moran AC

1966

May 2008

Bill Gibbins

1963

February 2008

John Wegner AO †

1967

October 2007

Leonard Foster AO

1963

August 2007

David Krolikowski

1993

May 2007

Dr Edward Heffernan

1956

October 2006

William (Bill) Scott

1963

August 2006

General John Baker AC, DSM, DSC †

1953

April 2006

Nick Moloney

1986

February 2006

Bishop Joseph O'Connell †

1948

October 2005

David Jones AM

1958

September 2005

Bishop Hilton Deakin DD †

1950

May 2005

Br. Peter Dowling cfc

1965

February 2005

Peter Wilson

1978

August 2004

Community Service Award
Established in the Old Paradians’ Association Centenary Year of 2014, the OPA Community Service Award acknowledges those men who are community builders, creating a healthy community through their contributions and commitments.
Award Recipient
Peer Year
Award Date
John Ramsdale1965October 2024
Dan Donovan1963August 2023
Andy Walsh1971August 2023

Bill Gibbins

1963

October 2019

Kevin McMahon

1965

September 2018

Lucas Zugaro

2013

October 2017

Alex Fabiani

1976

December 2016

Victorian Police Sergeant
John Ellks

1984

August 2014


Outstanding Service Award
Established in 2023, the Outstanding Service Award acknowledges the sustained service and contribution to the cause of the Old Paradians' Association over a significant period of time.
Award Recipient
Peer Year
Award Date
Phil Carter1969October 2024
John Booth1954July 2024

Francis (Ray) Hangan

1950

August 2023

Peter Gilmartin1968July 2023

Keith Sharkie

Honorary Old Paradian

July 2023

Peter Gilmartin

1968

July 2023

Women of Distinction Award
Established in the Old Paradians’ Association’s Centenary Year of 2014, the Woman of Distinction Award acknowledges those women who have contributed significantly to the cause of the College and/or the Association over many years.
Award Recipient
Award Date

Anne-Marie Morello

May 2024
Janet DonahooMay 2024

Marlene Bloom

May 2023

Cate Livingston

May 2023

Kaye Nailer †

April 2021

Valerie Flynn †

May 2019

Barbara Bibby

May 2017

Patricia Joss

May 2017

Elizabeth Stella

May 2016

Shirley O’Rourke

May 2015

Gizella Vermont †

May 2014




Lewis Derrico Young Old Paradian Achievement Award
Established in 2023 in memory of Lewis Derrico, the recipient of this Award displays an outstanding contribution to professional, personal and working life; an outstanding academic achievement and/or innovation, invention or initiative in a community-based project.
Award Recipient

Peer Year

Award Date
Michael Donato2017February 2024