Civil List Helen Bawden has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Civil Division.
The award is for her services to the community particularly in respect of her work as a volunteer and secretary of the board of the Museum of Australian Army Flying, the Oakey Carers Support Group and on the board of Toowoomba, Golden West and South Burnett Tourism. A long time volunteer at the MAAF for more than 20 years, Helen has worked tirelessly in promoting the museum in the regional area and wider.