Recognition Framework: Awards & Medals
To honor those who champion our Constitutional values, ASEAN Ltd. has established an official Award and Medal. By recognizing a diverse spectrum of leaders—from local advocates to members of the Judiciary—we offer a tribute that bridges the gap between individual effort and our collective mission.
Photo: Members of the Burmese Community Collaboration Ltd, led by Senior Ambassador Maung Maung Myint, presented with MECORA: Model Ethnic Community Recognition Award, Parliament House NSW, 14 October 2025, by Craig Foster AM. The Award was recognised in a motion moved by the Hon. Anthony D'Adam MLC , 12 November 2025
Our recognition program is not merely ceremonial; it is an initiative enshrined in our Constitution. By formalizing these awards, we ensure that the act of honoring advocates is a permanent and fundamental duty of the Network, safeguarding the values of service for social cohesion.
Photo: Honorary recipients of AFM - ASEAN Founder Medal, at Parliament House NSW, at ASEAN Summit on 28 February 2025: Craig Foster AM, Major Walter Robinson OAM (Rted), Dr Patricia Jengkins and ASEAN Director Roque Molavin AFA - all of whom recognised in a motion of May 2025, with Hon. Mark Coure MP and Julia Finn MP.
We celebrate the tireless advocates and organisations who advocate those values aligned with our Constitution. Their commitment is the backbone of ASEAN Ltd. and the driving force behind bringing our communities together.
The Award program aims to:
▪︎ Cultivate Exemplary Leadership:
▪︎ Promote Radical Inclusion
▪︎ Foster Compassionate Engagement
Photo: Prof. Sev Ozdowski AM FRSN, a former Chair of Australian Multicultural Council, and an honorary recipient of MKA, Parliament House NSW, 14 October 2025.
Photo: Judge Abdul-Karim was presented with an appreciation plaque in recognition as the first sitting member of the judiciary supporting ASEAN Ltd during the Inaugural Launch of Refugee Week at Parliament House NSW, June 2024, hosted by Tri Vo MP.
Photo: Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers MP was presented with a plaque in 2022 at Parliament House, Canberra, during a tribute to the 'Friends of Cambodia' for his representation of Cambodian community in his electorate, in the presence of Australia's former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gareth Evans AC QC, hosted by Dr Andrew Charlton MP and Hon. Chris Bowen MP.