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Congratulations to Award Leader, Jim Ward, on his 40 year Long Service Medal!

June 4, 2018

A big congratulations to Award Leader, Jim Ward, from Thomas Hassall Anglican College in NSW who was currently awarded a Long Service Medal for his 40 years of service to the Award in Australia at a recent NSW Gold Award Ceremony that took place on the 29th May 2018.

During the Ceremony, Jim Ward made a speech to share his experience with the Award over the last 40 years. Head to the Link below to have a listen!

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