OHA 2015: Stephen Stuart
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Australian Humanism, in his roles as Treasurer, President and Secretary of Humanists Victoria, and President of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies.
AHOY 2015: Dr Carmen Mary Lawrence
In recognition of her timely research into fanatical ideas and extreme behaviour, along with her long-standing commitment to equity and social justice. In pursuing these ideals both as a parliamentarian and a researcher, Carmen has been an advocate for Indigenous Australians, women, education, environmental protection and asylum seekers.
AHOY 2014: Geoffrey Ronald Robertson
In recognition of his outstanding work as a human rights lawyer and advocate, as expressed in his numerous writings and appearances in courts throughout the world. His outspokenness on crimes committed against children by the Catholic Church and other religious organisations has been particularly admired by Humanists.
AHOY 2013: Jane Caro
In recognition of her public advocacy of atheism, secularism and ethics as a product of informed and reasoned discussion. In espousing these core Humanist ideals, Jane has been outspoken on a wide range of issues, particularly equality for women and the need for high quality public education.
AHOY 2012: Ronald Williams
In appreciation of Ron’s public stand for the principle of separation of church and state. Ron has initiated a challenge to the constitutional legality of Commonwealth Government funding for overtly religious purposes. In so doing, he has argued for the rights of public school students and their parents to be free from an inappropriate intrusion of religion into the secular space of public schooling.