Much deserved recognition for Maleny service

MALENY community stalwarts Edward and Linda Vann have been recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

Mr Vann received the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his service to the community of Maleny, joining his wife, Linda, who received the same recognition.

Mr Vann co-founded T.S. Centaur, Australian Navy Cadets in 1995 before later serving as President, Unit Support Committee (20102019), Commanding Officer (2010-2015) and Executive Officer (2019-2021).

He was also the Executive Officer of T.S. Onslow, Australian Navy Cadets from 1997-1998.

Mr Vann was a member of the Rotary Club of Maleny from 1989 to 1996, served as President 19941995 and was a Paul Harris Fellow in 1993.

In 1994 the pair co-founded founded the much-loved Hinterland Aussie Day Expo.

Mrs Vann was the commanding officer of T.S. Centaur from 2014 to 2021 and a member of the Rotary Club of Maleny.

State Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, said it was a deserved recognition for the husband and wife team.

“It doesn’t surprise me that Vanns received their Order of Australia awards together,” he said.

“They work so well together as a team.

This is such a fitting reward for a man who has given so much!”