16 September 2019
The Award of the Gold Distinguished Service Medal conferred on Shane Stone 'for eminent, exceptional service and achievement to the development of young Australians through The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The full citation is set out in the Certificate acknowledging Shane Stones tenure as the National Chairman of the Award in Australia 2012 - 2018. Presented in Darwin by HRH Prince Edward Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation.