Australia Day Honours Congratulations to the four members of our College community who were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list.
Francis Oswald Herd OAM (OGC 1969) In the Australia Day Honours 2022, past student Frank Herd was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the meat processing industry and contribution to the community. The Managing Director of MC Herd, a Geelong based meat processing and export business, Frank is a leader in his industry and community minded. Founded in 1951 by Frank’s father and uncles, MC Herd has been a large part of Frank’s career and success. Frank is a founding member and former chairman of the Australian Meat Industry Council, as well as former director of the Australian Meat Processing Corporation, PrimeSafe Victoria and the Australian Red Meat Advisory Council. Outside of the workplace, Frank is a keen supporter of many community organisation, including being a Patron of Anglesea Life Saving Club, fundraiser and honorary member of St John of God Hospital and a life member of the Old Geelong Football Club. He is also a founding member of the Geelong College Foundation and led the Aquatics Centre Appeal as Key Gifts Chairman. Frank attended The Geelong College from 1961 to 1972. Frank was a Calvert House Prefect in 1972 and member of the athletics team for several years, including as Captain in 1972. He won the Nigel Boyes Trophy in 1972 and was named in the 1st XVIII football team in 1972.
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