The Marist College Canberra Wall of Honour is the highest honour bestowed on Old Boys of the College. The Wall of Honour exists to highlight the successes of our Old Boys, and those on the Wall of Honour serve as inspirational role models for the current students, as their achievements reflect the influence and value of a Marist education and the legacy of the Marist tradition.
Our 2024 inductees are:
Justin Brown PSM (1978) – Defence Force and Public Service A senior Australian public servant, Justin Brown is a former High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to the European Union, NATO, Belgium, and Luxembourg. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2015.
Matthew Chifley ESM (1987) – Defence Force and Public Service With almost 30 years of service to the NSW State Emergency Service, Matthew Chifley has been recognised with the Emergency Services Medal for his exceptional volunteer and leadership work in public safety.
Daniel Fulton (2006) – Sport Daniel Fulton had an illustrious career in Australian futsal, representing his country at the highest levels, including the Futsalroos. His achievements include multiple national titles and F-League Championships.
Joshua McGovern (2015) – Sport As a member of the Aussie Steelers, Joshua McGovern contributed to the team’s victory at the 2022 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup.
Michael Ninness (1992) – Sport A former Commonwealth Games boxer and Australian amateur heavyweight boxing champion, Michael Ninness has also contributed to the sport as the former Boxing ACT President.
John Paul Orchison (2009) – Arts and Entertainment Known internationally as DJ BLANKE, John Paul Orchison has made his mark on the global music scene, performing to sold out crowds and releasing music under top labels.
Jerremyah (Jay) Selu (2015) – Sport Selected for the Aussie Steelers following his standout performance in the 2022 Australian Men’s National Championships, Jay was instrumental in the team’s victory at the 2022 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup.
Professor Nicholas Smith AM (1980) – Academia and Education Prof Nicholas Smith is a renowned parasitologist and has made significant strides in parasite-host research and vaccine development. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019.
Professor Anthony Uhlmann (1980) – Academia and Education An esteemed academic, Prof Anthony Uhlmann has contributed widely to literature and critical studies, with multiple publications and leadership in humanities research.
Lieutenant Commander Garry Williams OAM (1982) – Community Service With an accomplished naval career and commitment to WA Surf Rescue, Garry Williams was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal and has dedicated his life to community service. We congratulate our ten new inductees - all exceptional Old Boys whose accomplishments in diverse fields illustrate the values instilled through a Marist education. These role models inspire current students, showing the lasting impact of a Marist foundation on lifelong success and service.
Nominations
We are now accepting nominations for the Marist College Canberra Old Boys Wall of Honour. Nominees must meet specific criteria and can be self-nominated or nominated by another Old Boy. This is a chance to recognise those who have excelled in their fields and embody the values of a Marist education. Nominations close Friday, 21 February 2025 - to find out more or submit your nomination, please click here.