BRIGHT'S Jason Reid has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in this year's King's Birthday 2025 Honours List.
The OAM recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service to others or exceptional achievement in their fields of interest.
Mr Reid was nominated for his service to the community through a number of charitable organisations and institutions including: the Brighter Days Foundation, '4 Kids and Carers' Foundation, Bright Rotary Club, United Bright Football Netball Club, Porepunkah and Bright CFAs, and time serving as an Alpine Shire councillor.
“I am incredibly proud and humbled to be bestowed with this award," Mr Reid said.
"I was not aware of anyone thinking of nominating me; I’ve been going through a lot over the last 12 months, trying to get my health right.
"So, they’ve done it very stealthily and I’m indebted to them for the honour.
"There is absolutely no way I could have achieved this without the unwavering support of my amazing wife and family.
"I’ve also been lucky to be surrounded by an incredible group of friends and supporters who step up time and time again to help whenever something needs doing.
"For me, this award is just as much about them as it is about me.
"It represents the power of community, teamwork and compassion: I will cherish it forever.”
Mr Reid's wife Cathie said the family could not be prouder of his award.
"He never looks for any recognition; he just genuinely cares about people and our community," she said.
"He puts his heart into everything he does, he truly deserves this honour and it's even more special, given the medical journey he’s currently facing with such courage and strength."
Mr Reid was the owner and sales agent of Dickens Real Estate from 2002 to 2020 and he has been the owner and business broker at Better Business Brokers and DRE Business Brokers since 2012.
He has also been the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award from Bright's Rotary International.
Mr Reid will be invited to attend an investiture ceremony in the following months, with is OAM to be presented by either the Governor-General at Government House in Canberra, or by the victorian Governor in Melbourne.
JASON Reid has clearly been a boon for Bright, as these achievements and more were included as part of his history of involvement in the community:
-Brighter Days Foundation: vice-president since 2013; founding member since 2013; current festival event manager and head of logistics committee, finance committee, head fire warden, security liaison.
- '4 Kids and Carers' Foundation president since 2017.
- Former volunteer firefighter with Porepunkah and Bright CFA.
- Rotary Club of Bright current vocation chair and membership manager.
- United Bright Football Netball Club: former committee member; founding member and former vice president of Past Players and Supporters.
- Bright P-12 College: long-serving school councillor.
