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Two individuals have been recognised as part of this year’s RSL ANZAC of the Year Awards, recognising service to community.
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Ian Smith and Robert Mitchell have been recognised as the recipients of the RSL ANZAC of the Year Awards 2024.
According to a spokesperson from the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL), the awards are given to “to recognise the efforts and achievements of up to seven Australians who have given service to their fellow Australians and to the community in a positive, selfless and compassionate manner”.
South Australia’s Ian Smith was recognised with the award for decades of service to the state’s veteran community. He has supported a range of veterans groups, including the State Veterans’ Advisory Council, the ANZAC Day committee, the Aboriginal Veterans of South Australia committee, and the consortium of South Australian Ex-Service organisations.
Western Australia’s Robert Mitchell CD was also recognised for his 30 years of service to the RSL and veteran community. He has also worked alongside the Australian Army Museum, the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society, the National Trust, the Royal United Services Institute, Scouts Australia, and the Rottnest Island Cultural Advisory Committee.
Award winners are assessed and selected by the National RSL ANZAC Awards committee, which includes RSL National president Greg Melick, official secretary to the Governor-General of Australia Paul Singer, Assistant Secretary Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet David Belgrove, former senator Margaret Reid and Phil Winter, RSL Australia CEO.
Greg Melick reflected that this year’s participants truly reflected the spirit of Anzac.
“On behalf of the RSL National Board and members of the RSL, I would like to congratulate the two individuals who have been selected for ANZAC of the Year Awards,” he outlined.
“They are exemplars of community service and an inspiration to all Australians.
“This year’s award recipients exemplify the spirit of Anzac in the community through their dedication and commitment to the benefit of others.”
