Shaw and Partners extends its congratulations to Dean Gardiner on receiving the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, awarded for his outstanding service to ocean sport.

Dean’s contribution to the sport is unmatched. As a 9-time Molokai Challenge champion and the 2004 World Oceanpaddling Champion, his results speak for themselves.

He is also the founder of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series and The Doctor—two iconic events that Shaw and Partners has proudly sponsored for over nine years.

These races have become centrepieces of the global ocean paddling calendar, thanks to Dean’s vision, leadership and long-standing commitment to the sport and the wider community.

This most prestigious honour is richly deserved. We are proud to celebrate Dean’s achievements and value the close partnership we’ve shared over the past decade.

#DeanGardiner #OAM #ShawAndPartners #Oceanpaddling #TheDoctor #AustralianHonours #AORS #MolokaiChallenge #CommunityHero #OceanRacingSeries