Ambassadors: Lord Mayor John So and Melbourne Day committee member Sue Stanley at Enterprize Park, where Melbourne began.

Melbourne Day Committee comprises Melburnians who have a passion for
maintaining and building pride in their city's heritage. Originally Melbourne
Foundation Day, the events to commemorate August 30 have been given a new
look and the day renamed to Melbourne Day.

The committee was formed in 1992 as a not-for-profit organisation. Its aims are to:

•  Create and promote public awareness of 30 August 1835 as Melbourne's foundation day, and to celebrate the anniversaries thereof.
•  Organise appropriate events to commemorate the founding of Melbourne.
•  Foster and promote greater historical knowledge and awareness of Melbourne's development.
•  Educate and encourage Melburnians to greater recognition of their heritage.

The executive committee comprises:

Campbell Walker, Chairman
Judith Buckrich
Sue Stanley
Allan Skurrie
Nick Strong
Alen Rados