ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL

The members of Grafton Midday Rotary like to Congratulate Des Harvey on his Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of the Clarence Valley. 
A well deserved award – Des has dedicated his service with passion to our community – Congratulations!
Citation
For service to the community of the Clarence Valley.
 
Rotary Club of Grafton Midday
  • President, 1998-1999.
  • Foundation Member, since 1989.
  • Paul Harris Fellow.
  • Carols by Candlelight.
Grafton Chamber of Commerce
  • Executive Board Member, until 2021.
  • Co-Chair, Business after Hours, 2004.
  • President, 2001-2004.
  • Intimately involved with the development of the Grafton Bridge over 19 years.
  • Involved in the upgrading of Grafton CBD lights, drainage and installation of CCTV cameras.
  • Participant, Trade Mission to Norfolk Island.
Community
  • Committee Member, Clarence Valley Council, Flood Mitigation.
  • Committee Member, Clarence Valley Regional Training Hub, Grafton Base Hospital in collaboration with University of Wollongong.
  • Honorary Life Member and Patron, Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society Show, 2014.
  • Founder, Patron and Honorary Life Member, Clarence Valley Gem and Mineral Society (now Grafton Gem Club), 1964.
  • Fellow, Gemmological Association of Australia.
  • Guest of Honour, Opening Grafton and Quasquicentennial Maclean Agricultural Shows and Jacaranda Festival
Jacaranda Toastmasters
  • Foundation Member.
  • Past President.
  • Youth Leadership Director.
Jaycees
  • Participant, Trade Mission to Asia.
  • Conceived and delivered Jaycee Park and Trade Fairs.
Jacaranda Art Society
  • Established Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award, now a national contest run by the Grafton Art Gallery.
Other
  • Owner, Harveys Jewellers.
  • Chairman, City Centre Traders, 1997-2001.
Awards and recognition include:
  • Clarence Valley Citizen of the Year, 2018.