“I am just a humble bloke from the sticks and certainly was not expecting any recognition,” he said.
“But it’s a welcome surprise and I’m very happy.”
Tom’s achievements include being AusRelief Chairman and co-founder since 2014, Cumberland Councillor since 2017, Auburn Council Councillor, 2004-2008, NSW Law Society member since 2000, Sterling Legal managing partner since 2002, Admitted High Court Solicitor, 2008, Admitted Notary Public, 2009; Founder, Director, Association for Conciliation and Arbitration, 2012; and Founder, General Counsel, Centre for Arbitration and the Resolution of Disputes (CARD), 2013.
He is also former president of the Lebanese Muslim Association and co-founder of the Australian National Imams Council.
Tom’s professional appointments include Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, 2013; Director, Chanel International, 2007-2009; member, Real Estate Institute of NSW since 2007; and member, Australian Institute of Company Directors since 2006.
Zreika shock over Order of Australia win
CUMBERLAND Councillor Toufic ‘Tom’ Zreika said he was shocked after learning he had been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) last week for service to the community, local government and the law.
