Reuben Urban of U3A Glen Eira received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

The citation states:
Mr Reuben URBAN, Brighton East Vic 3187 For service to the Jewish community.

Progressive Judaism of Victoria
• Coordinator, Men's Group, since c2017.
• Volunteers' Coordinator, Meals Program, Sacred Heart Mission St Kilda, since 2010.
• Founding Member, approx. 1990. Temple Beth Israel Inc
• Board Member, circa 1979-1988.
• Past Chair, Planning Committee.
• Editor, Temple Time monthly magazine, c1980-1990.
• Member, since 1974. Community • Volunteer Guide, Scienceworks, since 2010.
• Volunteers Coordinator, Impact for Women charity, since 2006.
• Teacher / Mentor, Glen Eira University of the Third Age (U3A), since 2006.
• Area Manager, Neighbourhood Watch Glen Eira, 1989-2005.
• Treasurer, City of Glen Eira Brass Band, since 1990 and Musician, since 1968.
• Founder and Coordinator, Biology Teachers Network, 1980-2005.

Awards and Recognition include:
• Ner Tamid Award, Union for Progressive Judaism, 2015.