Dr Katrina Seethaler of Taggerty, John Sharwood of Alexandra, and Neil Beer of Yea, have been listed in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Dr Seethaler, OAM, was cited “for services to steelband music, and to the community”.

Mr Sharwood, OAM, was recognised “for services to the community through a range of roles”.

Mr Beer has been awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal: “Mr Beer has provided 40 years of selfless and exceptional service to the Country Fire
Authority (CFA) in Victoria. He has been dedicated to improving the safety of communities within the Murrindindi Shire and across the state. He has worked tirelessly and proudly as a volunteer, to protect the community from the consequences of fires and other emergencies. He has been recognised by the Chief Officer as an exceptional operational commander, and Incident Manager, through his endorsement as a Level 3 Incident Controller. Locally, he is held in the highest regard by his peers. He inspires the confidence and trust in those he leads to achieve outstanding results, even during the darkest times. Mr Beer has made a distinguished and exceptional contribution to the benefit of the Country Fire Authority and the safety of all Victorians that few can match.”