14 August 2012
Reception held at Government House Sydney to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Australian Co-ordination Council (NAA) of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Australia. The Governor of New South Wales Her Excellency the Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO, former Chairman of the Award and International Trustee, Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court John Pasco AO CVO and the Australian Award Chairman the Honourable Shane L Stone AC QC. John Pascoe was one of 10 recipients of 'Most Significant Contributors to the Award' plaque.