The Volunteer Awards were announced at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19 November and were presented by Executive Committee members Helen Wilson and Liz Jeremy. Some awards will be presented later.
The NPA Volunteer Awards were established in 2004 to honour Prudence Tucker, a longstanding and dedicated member of NPA. The Awards recognise consistent, persistent, innovative and significant effort by members in support of NPA’s aims, projects and member activities.
This year we included a special acknowledgement for several key volunteers that were involved in the Great Koala National Park campaign, spanning the development of the original idea to the final push to rally community and business support in the lead up to the recent announcement by the NSW Minns Government.
Congratulations to all award recipients, and thank you to all who nominated someone for an award.
NPA Award recipients:
- undertake volunteer work for NPA over an extended period
- support the objectives of the organisation
- achieve results through exceptional effort or innovative means
- show determination, perseverance and initiative
- provide a role model to others.
Award categories and recipients
Activity Leadership – John Hain
for contribution of leadership and coordination to the NPA Activities program over a substantial period of time.
John is a jolly leader who has been organising regular interesting and stimulating walks. He has an engaging an positive personality and a great sense of humour.
Local Achievement – Joslyn van der Moolen (Eurobodalla) and Glenda Rothwell (Central Coast)
for wide-ranging contribution to a Branch over a substantial period of time
Joslyn more or less singlehandedly inaugurated a new branch overseeing transition from Coastwatchers into the new NPA Eurobodalla Branch.
Glenda has actively contributed to NPA organisation and the Central Coast Branch. Her long standing commitment, support and initiative to the Branch has led to its success over many years. Glenda takes on many tasks which effectively benefit the branch members and NPA.
Statewide Achievement – Mike McLeod
for contribution to substantial State-wide conservation outcomes that have benefited both NPA and the wider community.
Mike has been a key contributor to development of the new Activities Program and contributes generously to the Field Activities Committee, as well as coordinating and leading activities for the Southern Highlands Branch.
Special Great Koala Award
This special award has been made to NPA members who have made major contributions to the declaration of the Great Koala National Park.