On Wednesday November 13, Mr Robert Wareham was presented with the 2024 Australian Union Conference (AUC) Education Medal for his exceptional contribution to Adventist Education.
The AUC Education Medal gives recognition to an individual who had made an outstanding contribution to Adventist Education in Australia. It is given to a professional educator or to any individual whose outstanding interest and involvement in Adventist Education is worthy of special acknowledgement.
Mr Wareham joins a special list of recipients who have served or supported Adventist Education with distinction since its inauguration in 2005:
2021 – Mr Ralph Luchow
2020 – Mr Craig Price
2019 – Mr Mark Hinze
2018 – Mr Barrie Westley
2017 – Mr Ross Reid
2016 – Mrs Lorraine Hendra
2015 – Mr Dennis Reye and Dr Marion Shields
2014 – Pr Ian Howie and Dr Allan Lindsay
2013 – Mr Rodney Long
2011 – Dr Allen Sonter
2010 – Dr John Hammond and Dr Don Roy
2008 – Mr Raymond Faull and Mr Athol Grosse
2005 – Dr Arnold Reye
Mr Robert Wareham officially retired from full-time employment with Adventist Education in 2019 after a career spanning forty-one years, but since his official retirement, Mr Wareham has continued to champion Adventist Education.
In receiving the citation Mr Wareham responded “If our Heavenly Father can take this hesitant, imperfect, and insecure child of God on such a journey, all honour must surely go to Him”
Associate National Education Director Jaques Calais said, “Rob is highly respected, has a passion for representing Jesus, and is known for his integrity, humility, wisdom, and willingness to serve.”
“His influence, care, and patience has enriched and guided the lives of countless students during his career and well into his retirement. Our church and schools thank Rob and Anne for their selfless ministry and service.”
