OHA 2016: Mary Bergin

Mary Bergin

The Outstanding Humanist Achiever (OHA) for 2016 was awarded to Mary Bergin for her dedicated commitment to Humanism in Australia spanning four decades. Mary joined the Humanist Society of Victoria (HSV) in 1976. In 1982, she first became a committee member, and for the next four years (1983–86), Mary was Vice-president, then in 1987 President of HSV.

From 1990 to 1996, Mary was a highly efficient Secretary for the HSV. During this time, she continued to make IHEU reports, as well as making abstracts of overseas journals for the Victorian Humanist journal. She again served as Secretary from 2006 to 2009, before taking on the role of CAHS Secretary for the next 10 years. Whether for HSV or CAHS, Mary’s work as Secretary has been first class. The comprehensive detail of the papers for delegates to CAHS Annual General Meetings has been exceptional and much appreciated by those in attendance.