In brief:

• Five Canberrans have been inducted to the ACT Honour Walk.
• The Honour Walk celebrates individuals and groups that have helped shape Canberra.
• This story includes information on the recipients and their contributions.

The ACT Honour Walk in Ainslie Place has grown, with five new Canberrans inducted.

These five individuals have helped shape Canberra, and their contributions will be acknowledged with a plaque on the Honour Walk.

John Hindmarsh AM

Mr Hindmarsh was a visionary business leader, philanthropist and patron of the arts.

His legacy helped shape Canberra’s skyline and cultural identity.

As founder of Hindmarsh, he oversaw landmark developments. These include:

• Questacon
• John Curtin School of Medical Research (ANU)
• Canberra Theatre Playhouse.

His dedication to the arts saw him chair the Cultural Facilities Corporation and the National Gallery of Australia Foundation.

Mr Hindmarsh was a co-founder of Hands Across Canberra, and championed community, creativity and excellence.

Domenic Mico OAM

Mr Mico was a pioneering force in Canberra’s multicultural community for over 50 years.

He was a playwright, director, arts advocate and community leader.

He was instrumental in the founding of key institutions. These include:

• the National Multicultural Festival
• Tuggeranong Arts Centre
• the Canberra Day celebrations.

Through theatre, festivals and public art, he championed diversity, nurtured emerging talent and gave voice to migrant experiences.

Mr Mico’s contributions helped shape Canberra’s identity as a vibrant, inclusive city.

Mary Stevenson MBE

Mrs Stevenson made outstanding contributions to Canberra’s political, civic and community life.

Her work helped shape the city’s early development.

Mrs Stevenson:

• was the first woman elected to both the Canberra Community Hospital Board and the ACT Advisory Council.
• led wartime aid efforts
• championed women’s involvement in public life
• held leadership roles in the Liberal Party, Girl Guides and YWCA.

Richard and Maureen Tindale

Mr and Mrs Tindale bought the struggling National Aquarium in 1998. They were driven by a deep love of animals and a desire to protect endangered species.

Under their leadership it was transformed into the National Zoo and Aquarium.

This later expanded to include Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

The Tindales have made an outstanding contribution to Canberra’s tourism industry.

They have also contributed to wildlife conservation via the National Zoo and Aquarium’s:

• breeding programs
• habitat restoration efforts
• global conservation partnership.

About the ACT Honour Walk

The ACT Honour Walk recognises those who have helped shape Canberra as we know it today.

You can find the Honour Walk on Ainslie Place in the city, between London Circuit and the Canberra Times Fountain.

Past recipients

This year’s inductees join over 80 recipients on the Honour Walk.

These include:

• Walter Burley Griffin
• Marian Mahoney Griffin
• the Canberra Philharmonic Society
• the Canberra Raiders
• the Brumbies
• Terry Snow AM.

Previous recipients have been recognised for their contributions to:

• community service, sport, culture or the arts
• justice, research or education
• military
• business.

Eligibility for recognition

Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

You can nominate any group or person who has:

• helped shape the city of Canberra
• made a lasting contribution to the community.

Nominees do not have to live in the ACT. The honour may be awarded posthumously.

Honour Walk nominations are open all year round on the ACT Government website.

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