The NPA Volunteer Awards are mostly announced at the Annual Dinner and reported in the Summer edition of Nature NSW. Exceptions are for Local Achievement Awards, that are often announced by the Branch at their own end of year events.
NPA is pleased to report on the following Local Achievement Award.
Local Achievement Award – for wide-ranging contribution to a Branch over a substantial period of time.
Pam McCann (Central Coast Branch)
Pam is an absolute cornerstone of NPA Central Coast Branch and an invaluable representative within the wider NPA NSW organisation. She has contributed way above and beyond in the role of Secretary of our Branch. Pam is an enthusiastic leader who is able to bring people together and use her knowledge and expertise to advance shared goals. Her love of, and tireless work to promote and protect, our natural environment is inspirational to all.
- Pam has been a diligent and enthusiastic member of the Central Coast chapter for 10 years.
- She has been Branch Secretary for the last 6 years and regional delegate as well.
- She has coordinated the quarterly meeting and AGM, sending out agendas, producing minutes and organising guest speakers. She also organised leader training days and grant applications.
- Her knowledge of the local Council has assisted with her ability to produce submissions to protect and enhance our Coastal Open Space System (COSS) lands and the local environment.
- Pam initiated and co-ordinates a Conservation group within the branch, with a team of interested members who raise awareness of issues which affect our local natural environment and advocate for appropriate protections.