Inaugural Jack Martin Award Recipient 2009 – Alan Overton AM
Experience & Industry Work
| Owner | AO LOGISTICS – Consultancy |
| President/Chairman |
Parramatta Leagues Club (1985 – May 2009)
Parramatta (EELS) National Rugby League Club (2000 – May 2009) Parramatta District Rugby League Club (1985 – December 2008) |
| Chairman | Scout Association – Greater Western Region
Parramatta Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scout Association of NSW – Relocation Committee |
| Deputy Chairman | Arnold Tink House (Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital – Westmead)
Dept Corrective Services Community Consultative Committee, Silverwater Prison |
| Director | The Millennium Foundation Westmead Hospital Medical Research |
| Trustee | Parramatta Stadium Trust
Parramatta Regional Park Trust |
| Member | Parramatta Police Accountability Community Team PACT
Parramatta Daybreak Rotary Club North Seven Hills School Council |
| Patron | Parramatta Eels Supporters’ ClubParramatta PLC Fishing Club
Parramatta PLC Golf Club Parramatta Wheelchair Rugby League Club Parramatta Junior Eels & Sports Inc. Parramatta District Cricket Club Parramatta Memorial Amateur Swimming Club Arthur Phillip High School City of Parramatta Police & Community Youth Club NSW Push & Power Wheelchair Sports Association Parramatta Community Services & Information Centre Parramatta Leagues Club: Appointed June 2009 |
Awards & Achievements
| 1976 | Service Award Scout Association |
| 1980 | Chief Commissioner’s Award for service to Scouting |
| 1991 | Community Father of the Year – for the City of Parramatta |
| 1994 | Order of Australia – OAM (Order of Australia Medal) For services to Parramatta District Rugby League Club and the Community of Parramatta |
| 1995 | Parramatta Award for Business Excellence – Business person who made an outstanding contribution to the Community of Parramatta |
| 1997 | Paul Harris International Rotary Award – For service to the Community of Parramatta |
| 1998 | President’s Award – NSW Sports Council for the Disabled |
| 1999 | Appointed Benefactor Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children – New Children’s Hospital Westmead |
| 2000 | Lord Mayor’s Award for Commitment and Service to the Community of Parramatta and Western Sydney |
| 2000 | Olympic Torch Bearer NAROOMA 9 September 2000 |
| 2001 | Australian Certificate of Recognition International Year of the Volunteers |
| 2001 | Recognition by the National Council for the Centenary of Federation – Peoplescape Parliament House, Canberra |
| 2002 | Anniversary of Australian Army National Service Medal |
| 2003 | Centenary of Federation Award For service to the community |
| 2004 | Order of Australia – AM (Member of Australia Medal) For service to the community through a range of sports clubs and other organisations, particularly in the Parramatta region |
| 2004 | Nominated for Australian of the Year Award |
| 2004 | Governor General’s Award for Eminent Achievement & Meritorious Service to the Scout Movement |
| 2005 | Outstanding contribution award from Parramatta PCYC |
| 2006 | Australian Defence Medal |