Historical information

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of Chivalry across six divisions including civilian and military. The Order was created by King George V in 1917 to honour services to the British Empire both in Britain and other countries within the empire, including Australia.
Annie Mavis Webster was awarded the MBE in 1978 for her services to music both in Bendigo and the wider community. Miss Webster had won a number of amateur music competitions, but it was her talents as a teacher of music and singing she is best remembered. She taught at St Mary's, Girton and St Killian's during her career. Annie Mavis Webster died in 2000 at the age of 86 years. The City of Bendigo honoured her by establishing the Mavis Webster Vocal Collection at the Bendigo Library.

Physical description

a. Certificate commemorating the presentation of the Member of the British Empire (MBE) to Annie Mavis Webster in 1978. The top of the certificate is signed by Queen Elizabeth II and at the bottom by Prince Phillip who was the Grand Master. The certificate is heavy cream coloured paper with the 'The Seal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' imprinted in the top left-hand corner. The left-hand side of the seal contains a representation of the Order medal and the right-hand side the standard of the British monarch. The entire circle is surrounded by the words "THE SEAL OF THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE'.