Jim Baker Medal for Vocational Excellence

An annual award honouring the spirit of Dr Jim Baker — Queensland's Flying Obstetrician — and the people whose everyday work makes the Maranoa stronger.

Nominations are open to the public. Nominations for 2026 close Sunday 27 September 2026.

Open the nomination form →

The form opens in a new tab and is submitted online to the Rotary Club of Roma.

 

Our Honour Roll

Each year every nominee receives a Rotary Vocational Service Award — and one is presented with the Jim Baker Medal.

Melanie Calvert receiving the 2019 Jim Baker Medal from President Scott McDonell

★ Jim Baker Medal 2019

Melanie Calvert — Pinaroo CEO, with President Scott McDonell at the 2019 Maranoa Business Awards.

Dale Kenna receiving the 2020 Jim Baker Medal with Kylie-Rae Tierney and President Scott McDonell

★ Jim Baker Medal 2020

Dale Kenna — local police officer (right), with fellow nominee Kylie-Rae Tierney and President Scott McDonell.

Edrine Keegan receiving the 2021 Jim Baker Medal from President Scot Thomson

★ Jim Baker Medal 2021

Edrine Keegan — EK School of Dance, with President Scot Thomson.

Dr Rosemary Geraghty, 2025 Jim Baker Medal recipient, with Kirsty Theisfield and President Pleasure Thomson

★ Jim Baker Medal 2025

Dr Rosemary Geraghty (right) — 2025 recipient, with fellow nominee Kirsty Theisfield and President Pleasure Thomson.

Jim Baker Medal recipients

Presented each year at the Maranoa Business Awards by the Rotary Club of Roma.