That is Mr. Hoang Hieu Huy, 42 years old, from Ha Long, Quang Ninh province, a former student of Ha Long High School for the Gifted, a former student of Australian National University and currently the President of the Association of Vietnamese in Canberra, for his outstanding contributions to the community.
The Order of Australia Medal (OAM) is one of the noble titles awarded to a citizen in Australia, where the recipient of this medal will be given an OAM immediately after his/her name.
It is expected that in September, the Australian Capital Authority Sam Mostyn will personally award the above medals to individuals in a solemn ceremony.
Sharing with Lao Dong, Mr. Hoang Hieu Huy, also known as Hieu Huy "Harry" Hoang, said that he still does not believe that he is honored because there are many individuals who have made very outstanding contributions to the community.
Mr. Hoang Hieu Huy studied abroad in Australia 20 years ago, at the Australian National University (ANU).
At first, he intended to stay for a few more years to learn more experience and then return home, but then he stayed until today. Currently, he, his wife (a Hai Phong resident) and 2 children are living in Canberra, Australia.
Notably, from a person who specializes in picking fruit for hire during his college and working for hire at a number of other companies in Canberra, after graduating, he opened an accounting company - Tailored Accounts Company - and by 2015, this company became one of the 100 best enterprises in Australia.
In 2018, Mr. Hoang Hieu Huy was awarded the title of "Executive Director of the Year" and the "Diversity and Inclusion" Award for businesses with the largest proportion of employees from many countries and territories.
His company always has a workforce from at least 10 countries and territories.
In my first 10 years in Australia, I received countless words of encouragement and help from friends. I feel very lucky to have started actively participating in helping the community for the past 10 years - Chairman of the Association of Vietnamese in Canberra Hoang Hieu Huy shared.
At first, he started with small things, such as: organizing free teaching for students, to supporting and guiding young entrepreneurs and social businesses. Later, he participated in the organizing and operating boards of volunteer groups and non-profit organizations to support the community; participated in organizing music events and sharing Vietnamese culture in Australia.
