Three Indian origin persons have been awarded Australia's highest civilian honour this year for their contributions in the field of medicine and community work. <br/><br/>Purushottam Sawrikar, a Sydney-based medical practitioner, received Order of Australia medal for the year 2017 for his service to medicine, and to the Indian community. <br/><br/>Makhan Singh Khangure from Perth was given the award for his service to medicine in the field of neuroradiology, to education, and to a range of professional medical associations. <br/><br/>Vijay Kumar, was given the award for his service to medical research in the disciplines of nuclear medicine and biology, to professional organisations, and to the community. <br/><br/>Over 950 Australians were named in the Australia Day Honours this year, announced yesterday on the Australia Day.