The Duke of Ed Ambassadors are both leaders and grass-root members of the community who use their talent, position and/or network to promote the value, relevance and importance of the Award for young people in Australia. Their support helps us to continue our work to expand and develop the Award Australia-wide, especially supporting disadvantaged young people to participate and access the program.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Ambassador Program was launched in October 2009 by Her Excellency Prof. Marie Bashir, NSW Governor, and HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, at a ceremony in Sydney.
Who makes a good Ambassador?
Ambassadors need to be passionate about young people and understand how The Duke of Ed can assist and ensure young people achieve their full potential.
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“Developing young people to their maximum potential is one of the most important goals for
today’s society and therefore The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is more relevant than ever,
and I encourage everyone to support this great organisation.”
– Ambassador Mr Gary Rowe, CEO, Safety Action Pty Ltd
The Commitment of our Ambassadors
- To provide a financial donation of $25,000 (100% tax deductible) that goes directly towards supporting Award Projects.
- To advocate for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award across all sectors to assist in raising funds and awareness.
Further Information
If you are interested in the Ambassador Program and would like further information, please contact CEO Peter Kaye on (02) 8241 1500 (option 3) or ceo@dukeofed.com.au.
Download Ambassador Brochure and Ambassador List
To join please complete the attached Award Ambassador Commitment Form and return to jo.bush@dukeofed.com.au
Our Ambassadors as of September 2018
| Robert Ahrens OAM and Marjory Ahrens | James Levinson and Kerry Larsen |
| Stefan Ahrens | Mark Livesey QC |
| Antoinette Albert | David Lovelock |
| Michael and Loretta Anthony | Norman Mackay |
| Saqib and Neelofer Awan | Cheryl Macnaught |
| Philip Bacon AM | Sue Maple-Brown AM |
| Peter Benson AM | Peter Mason AM and Kate Mason |
| Patricia Bohnenn-Sproule | Robert and Pamela McCabe |
| Michael and Angelique Boileau | Sam and Jessica McCabe |
| Charlie and Anne Bontempo | Callum MacLachlan |
| Kim Brislane | Andrew and Katherine McMahon |
| Damien and Anna Brown | David and Jane McMahon |
| Hamish Brown and Elizabeth Palmer | Glen and Barbara McMahon |
| Ken and Barbara Brown | Ken and Joanna Meddows-Taylor |
| Simon Brown | Hilton and Lynda Misso |
| Todd and Arabella Brown | Nick Mole |
| Wendy Brown | Bill and Elizabeth Morrison |
| Charlie Buchanan | John and Jacky Mousellis |
| David and Penny Buckland | Jocelyn Murphy AM and Ron Murphy |
| Dr Betty Byrne Henderson AM | Andrew Murray AM and Primula Murray |
| Bruce Carter and Dina Matters | The Hon. Sir Eric Neal AC CVO and Lady Joan Neal AM |
| Alistair Cavill | James Neal |
| Joanna Collins | Jonathan Nitschke |
| Glenn and Caroline Crane | The Hon. Sandra Nori |
| Andy Turnbull and Sharyn Crawford | Ross Norgard |
| Paul Crawford and David Crawford | Rodney Norman APM |
| George Crouch | Andrew Nunn and Alexandra Dimos |
| Shanny Crouch | Creagh and Patricia O’Connor |
| Stephen Davis | David Paradice |
| Paul and Anna Davison | John Pascoe AC CVO |
| Rodney Detmold | Nicholas Paspaley AC |
| Ron and Elizabeth de Wit | Grant Patterson |
| Ted and Diane Egan | Mark and Eugenia Pickard |
| Scott and Zoe Elvish | David and Sophie Pittman |
| Prof Linda English | Warren Randall |
| Hamish Findlay | Geoff and Jennifer Robertson |
| Nicholas and Rainey Floreani | John Robinson AO |
| Andrew Forrest AO | John J Robinson |
| Quintin and Donella Freeman | Warwick and Margot Ross |
| Sam Gannon OAM and Chris Gannon | Christopher Rowe |
| Robert Gerard AO and Fay Gerard OAM | Gary Rowe |
| Elizabeth Gilchrist AM | David and Dallas Sanders |
| Dr David Grabovac | Angela Scott |
| Dr Leslie Green | Gavin Sigley |
| Maurice Green AM and Tina Green | Philip and Peta St Baker |
| Perry Gunner | Judith St Baker |
| Malcolm and Andrea Hall-Brown | Trevor St Baker AO |
| Deborah Hamilton | Paul and Bronwyn Smith |
| Craig Hammond | Gregory and Lorraine Stagbouer |
| Stephen and Kerrie Hauville | Nigel Stewart |
| Nicholas and Melissa Heard | Penelope Stewart |
| Dick Honan | Josephine Stone AM |
| Anita Jacoby | The Hon. Shane Stone AC PGDK QC |
| Andrew James | Joanna Sturgess |
| Bill and Elizabeth James | Campbell Taylor |
| Tom Jeavons-Fellows | Edward Taylor |
| Alan Jones | Rob Thomas AM |
| John Kain | Tony and Karen Trevisan |
| Haniff and Roseline Kassim | Lucy Turnbull AO |
| Barbara Kefford | Dr Euahna Varigos |
| Doug Kefford AO | Peter Weiss AO |
| Anthony and Deborah Lennon | Jim Whiting |
| Prof Michael Henderson and Jody Lennon | Jim Williams and Clare Dunlop |
| Nicholas and Amanda Lennon | Carla Zampatti AC |
| Rebecca Lennon | |
| Tony and Gwenyth Lennon |
In Memoriam
Michael Crouch AC
Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards
Robert Maple-Brown AO
Andi Von Zappelin