Honour Roll

ARA Honorary Life MembersRon Lyon AwardBrian W. Bartlett Service to Industry AwardReginald Evans Best Student AwardARA Presidents

ARA Honorary Life Members

A tribute to lifelong dedication and remarkable contributions.

The Association awards Honorary Membership to persons who have contributed to the Association far beyond levels expected over a long period of time and it is the highest honour we can confer.

Dennis King – 2023

Andrew Bennett OAM – 2017

Graeme Banks OAM – 2013

Brian Bartlett AM

William Spooncer AM – 2001

Reginald Evans OAM – 2005

Ron Lyon Award

Honouring exceptional contribution.

Conferred biennially, the Ron Lyon Award recognises members who have contributed significantly to the industry and is regarded as second only to Honorary Membership in the recognition that can be awarded to a member.

2022 – David Pinches

2019 – Michaela Rock

2017 – Bob Mostyn

2015 – Rick Carter

2013 – Tim Juzefowicz

2011 – William Trollope

2009 – Paul Stenzel

2007 – Kevin Pratt

2005 – Bill Spooncer

2005 – Andrew Bennett

2003 – Reginald Evans

1999 – Russell Kenworthy

Brian W. Bartlett Service to Industry Award

Celebrating industry champions and dedication beyond membership.

The Brian W. Bartlett Service to Industry Award is a significant award conferred biennially to persons, not necessarily members, who have contributed significantly to the industry.

2019 – Damian Evans

2017 – Graeme Banks

2015 – A.J Bush & Sons (Manufactures) Pty Ltd

2013 – Stephen Cooke

2013 – Dennis King

2011 – Cameron Wilkinson

2009 – Don Seaton

2007 – Ed Klim

2005 – Dr Gardner Murray

Reginald Evans Best Student Award

Recognising our outstanding students.

Up until 2013, the top student of each accreditation workshop was determined by their academic score.

In 2014 the directors introduced an award to recognise the outstanding student of each course, who is assessed on a number of criteria by the presenters of the course. The criteria is not based on academic ability but on a range of attributes relevant to the role of rendering operations.

In 2018, the Association decided to name the Award after honorary life member, the late Mr Reginald Evans, an industry stalwart since the formation of the Association and a major supporter of the accreditation course.

No Year Student Name Course
48 2023 - Jun Dale Foster Norganic Proteins
47 2023 - Jan Bradley James Craig Mostyn Group
46 2022 - Jun Jemma Sheppard Stanbroke Beef
45 2022 - Feb Anthony Simone CSF Proteins Melbourne
44 2022 - Jan Garry Moffett Thomas Borthwick and Sons
43 2021- Jun Sam Van Kleff MBL Proteins
42 2020 - Feb Ian Patterson Thomas Foods International Tamworth
41 2019 - Jun Jason Coward Teys Australia (Beenleigh)
40 2019 - Jan Adam Beale Cool Off
39 2018 - Jun David Casey Wingham Beef Exports
38 2018 - Jan Jason Hentscher Northern Cooperative Meat Company
37 2017 - Jun Nick Lawrance A. J. Bush & Sons (Manufactures) Riverstone
36 2017 - Feb Ben Adam E.C. Throsby
35 2016 - Jun Ryan Dolley JBS Longford
34 2016 - Feb Patrick Harvey Nolan Meats
33 2015 - Jul Sikka Dykstra Western Tiers Proteins
32 2015 - Feb Jeram Bagio Harvey Beef
31 2014 - Jul Ben Baron Talloman
30 2014 - Feb Robert Best A.J. Bush & Sons (Manufactures) Beaudesert
29 2013 - Jul Andrew Wagner A.J. Bush & Sons (Manufactures) Beaudesert
28 2012 - Jul Adam Gadd CoolOff
27 2012 - Feb Christa Lingham SGS
26 2011 - Feb Jason Ollington  AQIS
25 2010 - Jul Alasdair Bradley Skretting
24 2009 - Jul Robert Burns Castricum Bros
23 2008 - Jul Sherilee Stewart Baiada Oakburn
22 2008 - Feb Arthur Addis Fletcher International WA
21 2007 - Feb Selwyn Love Ocean Harvest International NZ
20 2006 - Jul Dave Wheeler Fletcher International NSW
19 2006 - Feb Mike Spence Churchill Abattoir
18 2005 - Feb Lennox Vellekoop NZ Food Safety Authority
17 2004 - Jul Tim Ventner Sunland Proteins
16 2004 - Feb Carol Bates Les With & Associates NZ
15 2003 - Feb Clinton Perry H.W. Greenham
14 2002 - Aug Bill Johnson Castricum Bros
13 2002 - Feb Adam Hill AMH Dinmore
12 2001 - Feb Greg Farr Fletcher International WA
11 2000 - Feb Kevin White Baiada Oakburn
10 1999 - Feb Andrew Cupit AQIS
9 1998 - Jul Shaun Crapp Cargill Foods Australia
8 1997 - Nov Paul Smyth Belandra
7 1997 - May Roger Driscoll Australian Meat Technology
6 1996 - Dec Ian George Steggles Ltd
5 1995 - Nov Andrew Westlake Warrnambool Stockfeeds
4 1994 - Sep George Pitt Wingham Abattoir
3 1993 - Sep Paul Stenzel AMH Dinmore
2 1992 - Jun Todd Lees Gardner Smith
1 1991 - Sep John Powles Midcoast Protein

ARA Presidents

Honouring the dedication and leadership legacy of our national Presidents.

The following members have contributed considerable effort since the inception of the Association in the very important and time consuming role as national President. The Association owes a great deal to their selfless contribution to industry.

Member Year
Peter Milzewski Jul 2020 - Present
Andy Bennett Nov 2016 - Jul 2020
John Seletto Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
Warren McLean Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
Andy Bennett Aug 2010 - Jul 2014
Craig Palmer Jul 2008 - Aug 2010
Paul Stenzel Jul 2001 - Jul 2008
Andy Bennett Aug 1997 - Jul 2001
Kerry O'Connor Aug 1994 - Aug 1997
Reg Evans Aug 1991 - Aug 1994
Brian Bartlett Feb 1976 - Aug 1991