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2016 Adult Recognition Awards

Eighty four Adult Members of Greater Western Sydney Region were honoured by the Chief Scout of Australia, His Excellency, Governor-General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) in the annual Adult Recognition Awards for good service, part of The Scout Association's observance of the founding of Scouting at the first Scout Camp held at Brownsea Island in the UK on 1 August 1907.

Congratulations to all the recipients for 2016 and thank you for your continuing commitment to Scouting!

For the full list of 2016 NSW recipients, please visit www.nsw.scouts.com.au

 

Silver Kangaroo

SILVER KANGAROO

Presented to adult members for eminent achievement and exceptional service over a long period or for a unique and highly valued contribution to the wellbeing of Scouting

Dent, Tony John: Deputy Region Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region



Silver Emu

SILVER EMU

Presented to adult Members for at least 20 years of sustained and exceptional service to the Association

Hall, Gavan Roger: District Commissioner, Hills South District



Distinguished Service Award
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Presented to Supporters for at least 18 years of distinguished service to the Scout Association.

Apthorpe, Michael John: Fellowship Member, Pinnaroo Scout Fellowship
Pounder, Ann Cheryl: Honorary Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region



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SILVER KOALA

Presented to adult Members for at least 14 years of distinguished service to the Scout Association

Barr, Judith Ann: District Venturer Scout Leader, Blue Mountains District
McLean, Michelle Anne: Cub Scout Leader, 1st North Mt Druitt Cub Pack
Stieme, Peter James: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Pendle Hill Cub Pack

 

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SILVER WATTLE

Presented to adult Members for at least 10 years of outstanding service to the Scout Association

Anderson, Andrew Nicholas: Leader In Charge, 2nd Kings Langley Scout Group
Coffill, Linda Gillian: Scout Leader, 1st Grose Vale Scout Troop
Hayes, Elizabeth Ann: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Parramatta Cub Pack
Howlett, Ross William: District Commissioner, Blacktown District
McLean, Andrew William: Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park Scout Troop
Stopps, David John: Deputy Region Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region
Thompson, Matthew Carl: Region Commissioner (Communications & PR), Greater Western Sydney Region

 


outstanding service award 

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

Presented to Associates for at least 12 years of outstanding service to the Scout Association

Payne, Warren Allan: Formation Administration Officer, 1st Dural Scout Group

 



meritorious award

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Presented to adult Members and Associates for at least six years of meritorious or praiseworthy service to the Scout Association

Bates, Raymond: Group Chairman, 1st Westmead Scout Group
Brown, Greg: Group Treasurer, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
Chamberlain, Joanne Debrah: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley Joey Mob
Dent, Lisa Anne: Group Leader, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
Dewhurst, Bradley Jason: Scout Leader, West Pennant Hills Valley Scout Troop
Ewings, Nerida Elaine: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Venturer Unit
Fairall, Karen Ann: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Joey Mob
Fisher, Joshua Duncan: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st North Mt Druitt Cub Pack
Gray, Faye Bernadette: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Scout Troop
Green, Kylie Maree: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley Joey Mob
Harris, Kim Elizabeth: Region Office Assistant, Greater Western Sydney Region
Henry, Christopher John: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Scout Troop
Howard, Clifford John: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Granville Scout Troop
Lesslie, Shaun Victor: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Venturer Unit
Lutz, Ian Barry: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Cub Pack "Zazu"
McKinley, David John: Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley Scout Troop
Preston, Margaret Anne: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Joey Mob
Sara, Helen Lynne: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Joey Mob
Shaw, Mitchell Blake: Trainee Leader (Rover), Blacktown Rover Crew
Sheppard, Wendy Anne: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills Venturer Unit
Stopps, Tracey Kim: District Scout Leader, Hills South District
Watts, Caroline Ann: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Oakville Joey Mob
West, Timothy Gordon Stenning: Scout Leader, 1st Hawkesbury Scout Troop
Wood, Robert Clifford: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Troop




special service award

SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD

Presented to adult Members and Associates for the successful support, development or management of a section or formation, or for an intense contributuion over a period of at least 12 months to the success of a major event or major activity.

Abnett, Charlotte Kathleen: Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Kings Langley Cub Pack "Waminda"
Abnett, David John: Group Treasurer, 2nd Kings Langley Scout Group
Alamango, Kerrin Elizabeth: Supporter, Greater Western Sydney Region
Anderson, Gregory Luke: Fellowship Member, Waratah Activity Scout Fellowship
Barnett, Matthew George: Group Treasurer, 1st Castle Hill Scout Group
Bearman, Jennifer Susan: Group Treasurer, 1st Greystanes Scout Group
Bonitz, Tara Janine: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Cub Pack "Zazu"
Brooks, Maryanne Irene Rose: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Pack
Cardona, Christopher Gary: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park Joey Mob
Cardona, Karen Lee: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park Joey Mob
Cheah, Margaret Anne: Fellowship Member, Pinnaroo Scout Fellowship
Crump, Laura Kathleen: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Joey Mob
Davis, Elizabeth Clare: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Cub Pack
Davis, Paul Philip: Scout Leader, 1st Glossodia Scout Troop
de Koning, Henriette Annemarie: Group Leader, 1st Glossodia Scout Group
Foye, Cameron: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Venturer Unit
Freeman, Debra May: Fellowship Member, Hawkesbury Black Horse Scout Fellowship
Gale, Angie: Group President, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
Gravina, Alice: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Joey Mob
Greenaway, Sarah-Jane: Group Secretary, 1st Springwood Scout Group
Henderson, Geoffrey Robert: Region Leader (Strategy), Greater Western Sydney Region
Hodge, Helen Louise: Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Castle Hill Cub Pack "Nackara"
Howlett, Deborah: Region Chair, Greater Western Sydney Region
Kinloch, Andrew Bruce: Group Chairman, 1st Quakers Hill-Doonside Scout Group
Laurendet, James Anthony: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook Cub Pack
Lloyd, Leanne Margaret: Formation Administration Officer, 1st Kings Langley Scout Group
Lockman, David Michael: Fellowship Member, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Fellowship
Lytwyn, Deirdre Lorraine: Group Leader, 1st Granville Scout Group
McDonald, Ian Douglas: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Venturer Unit
McDonell, Alison: Supporter, Greater Western Sydney Region
Norton, Gayle: Group Secretary, 1st Kings Langley Scout Group
Ong, Alexander Barong: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Pack
Owen, Carla: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Pack
Owens, Julie: Supporter, Greater Western Sydney Region
Pattinson, Ashley: Group Chairman, 1st Dural Scout Group
Pringle, Rodney: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Cub Pack
Richards, Brendan Charles: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley Cub Pack
Shaw, David Andrew: Region Leader (Communications), Greater Western Sydney Region
Stephens, Zoe Ann: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Joey Mob
Truscott, Naomi Marie: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Westmead Scout Troop
Walters, Ryan Andre: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Scout Troop
Ward, Kristine Fay: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook Scout Troop
Welton, Vicki Anne: Adult Helper, 1st Winston Hills Scout Group
White, Rodney Kelvin: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Venturer Unit
Willetts, Carolyn: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook Venturer Unit
Williams, Raymond Craig: Supporter, Greater Western Sydney Region
Woodley, Mathew John: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Troop