The RAN volunteer worker responsible for taking the Navy to being the second largest buyer of theatre tickets in Sydney has seen her efforts recognised.

She is now Carleen Angel OAM, her award announced in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Mrs Angel, who before becoming a volunteer worker, was a top-flight secretary within the RAN, was formally presented with her medal by the NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir, in a ceremony at Government House last month.

She was one of several RAN civilians and uniformed personnel to receive awards.

Another civilian to receive the OAM was Ross Gillet, Regional Director of PACC/NSW.

He received his award for service to the preservation and documentation of Australia's naval history and maritime heritage.

RADM Kevin Scarce, received The AO for exceptional service to the RAN as Commander Training Command/Navy and as Support Commander/Navy.

To receive the same medal was CMDR John Worstencroft for exceptional service to the RAN in the field of marine engineering and maintenance support of the RAN Fleet.

Another naval technical expert, WO Rodney Wells received the CSC for outstanding achievement as Technical Production Manager at FIMA/Darwin, while WO Brian Cummins received an OAM for his meritorious service to the RAN in the area of operational communications support.