Geoff’s worth his weight in gold

LEUT Geoff McGinley has won the 2001 Queen’s Gold Medal, a non-monetary prize awarded to the outstanding officer trainee in the RAN. CN.

LEUT Geoff McGinley has won the 2001 Queen’s Gold Medal, a non-monetary prize awarded to the outstanding officer trainee in the RAN. CN, VADM Chris Ritchie presented the medal to LEUT McGinley aboard HMAS Canberra.

VADM Ritchie said, “In considering the winner, a perception of future performance as a potential inspirational leader and overall high achiever should be formulated. It was felt that LEUT McGinley had the edge over his competitors in characteristics of leadership, responsibility and energy. Geoff became eligible for the award after completing his Seaman Officer Application Course at HMAS Watson.

.