On Sunday 19 March 2017, Mr Leslie Schirato, CEO, was awarded a Knighthood of the Order of Merit by Decree of the French President. The award encompassed Mr Schirato's work between Australia and France in the area of trade and tourism.
A hundred guests, including leaders in the French community and media personalities witnessed this auspicious occasion as HE The French Ambassador to Australia, Christophe Lecourtier, awarded Mr Schirato with his Medal.