The award was announced as part of Saturday’s Australia Day Honors.
Botten has previously been awarded Commander of the British Empire award for services to the community, mining and petroleum industries in PNG.
In a statement Company Chairman, Rick Lee, congratulated Botten saying the award is recognition of his heartfelt and longstanding commitment to building corporate-community relationships in PNG.
“Botten’s leadership is held in very high regard for making a difference in PNG – not only from an industry level but at a very personal level too.
