MELBOURNE hIGH School dISTINGUISHED oLD bOYS' gALLERY

In July 1999, around 100 portraits of distinguished Melbourne High School Old Boys were unveiled at a ceremony in the School’s Memorial Hall. These have been hung on the corridor walls at various and appropriate places around the School’s Twenties and Nineties main buildings.

This was the end of a detailed and exhaustive selection process. The volume of applicants clearly indicated there would be a need for a further round of selections in the future.

That time has arrived. Please find below the eligibility for selection, the criteria for inclusion, the selection timeline and the application process for Round II of the Melbourne High School Distinguished Old Boys’ Gallery.

This was the end of a detailed and exhaustive selection process. The volume of applicants clearly indicated there would be a need for a further round of selections in the future.

Eligibility
Former students of the School who have excelled in one or more areas listed below are eligible to be included in the School’s Distinguished Old Boys’ Gallery.

Area One: Academia
Area Two: Community Service
Area Three: Performing Arts
Area Four: Business / Trades
Area Five: Sport
Area Six: Military Service
Area Seven: Education / Educational Administration
Area Eight: Religion
Area Nine: Medicine
Area Ten: Politics
Area Eleven: Law

Applicants may be self-nominated or nominated by others. Posthumous nominations and nominations from previous rounds may be considered.

Criteria
Criteria for inclusion into the School’s Distinguished Old Boys’ Gallery
To be included in Melbourne High School’s Distinguished Old Boys’ Gallery, past students must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

Criterion 1: given outstanding service in one or more of the nominated areas
Criterion 2: gained recognition for significant achievement in one or more of the
nominated areas
Criterion 3: demonstrated significant leadership in one or more of the nominated areas
Criterion 4: held high office in their chosen field
Criterion 5: produced widely published and acclaimed works
Criterion 6: been widely acknowledged as a leader within their organisation or chosen field
Criterion 7: performed significant heroism
Criterion 8: made a significant contribution to the School or the Old Boys’ Association

Selection Timeline
September 2005: Nominations and applications are invited by 14 December
September to December: Frequent promotion of the process continues on both the School and MHSOBA websites
Early October: Shortlisting Panel formed
Wednesday 14 December 2005: Applications close at the MHSOBA office
By mid January 2006: Shortlisting Panel determines a shortlist of around 150
From early February 2006: Distinguished Old Boys’ Gallery – Mark II opening date is publicised: Thursday 30 March 2006.
During February to March 2006: final inductees determined
Early March: all applicants are notified, design and publishing of catalogue undertaken to be ready by 30 March

Application procedure
Applications may be submitted electronically or hard copy
By October 2005, on-line application forms to be available on both the School and MHSOBA websites
By October 2005, a proforma to be available for the application covering generic details such as
• Name
• Address and contact details
• DOB
• years at MHS
• PORs held School
• Achievements at School
• Post-school studies
• Post-school occupations / involvements
• Post-school qualifications
• Significant employment positions held
The same proforma to include a prescribed space for the applicant/nominee to respond to the relevant selection criteria
The same proforma to include space for reference sources provided by the applicant for authentication purposes
A word or space limit is placed on the 5.4 submission. It should be typed in no smaller than 11 point font and should be no longer than four A4 printed sheets of paper.

Note:
You may download a copy of the above Selection Criteria Form in Word format.
You can also download a copy of the Nomination Form in Word format.

If you would like to complete the forms on-line:
then you may complete the on-line Nomination Form and the online Selection Criteria Form.
Both on-line forms should be completed.

Melbourne High School Old Boys' Association

Contact the Melbourne High School Old Boys' Association to find out how you can participate in the MHSOBA.