Mr Ray Hill was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997 for service to the community through the Citizens Advice Bureau, The Australia-Japan Society of Victoria, The Lions Club, The Scout Association and The Uniting Church World Mission.
In 2002, Ray was presented with the Emperor of Japan’s Award – The Order of the Rising Sun (Gold and Silver Rays), in recognition of meritorious service in the promotion of the Australia-Japan relationship, and in particular, fostering friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two countries.
(1922-2008)