Thirty One Adult Members of Greater Western Sydney Region have been honoured 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 2025 and thank you for your continuing commitment to Scouting!
For the full list of 2025 NSW recipients, please visit www.nsw.scouts.com.au
SILVER KOALA
Awarded for distinguished service to Scouts Australia as an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, for a period of around 14 to 16 years.
ASTLEY, Jodie - District Commissioner, Hills District
DENT, Lisa - Group Leader, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
KNOX, Sandra - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Joey Scout Unit
LOMBARDI, Elena - Region Leader, Greater Western Sydney Region
PRIEST, Tracey - Group Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Group
THOMPSON, Gabrielle - Region Commissioner Cub Scouts, Greater Western Sydney Region
SILVER WATTLE
Awarded for outstanding service to Scouts Australia as an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, for a period of around ten to twelve years.
HUGHES, Bernard - Venturer Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Venturer Scout Unit
HODGE, Helen - Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Castle Hill Cub Scout Unit
WATSON, Emma - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Scout Unit
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Awarded for outstanding service to Scouts Australia for a period of at least twelve years, to non-uniformed Members and Supporters.
KENNEDY, Craig - Region Chairman, Greater Western Sydney Region
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to Young Adult Members, Adult Members and Supporters for meritorious or praiseworthy service to
Scouts Australia for a period of around six to eight years.
DENT, Meglyn - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Toongabbie Scout Unit
DIMMOCK, Wendy - Region Office Manager, Greater Western Sydney Region
GUNNER, Maryanne - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
HAWKEN, Peter - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Cub Scout Unit
LILES, Jenny - Group Leader, 1st Murray Farm Scout Group
PRANTS, Matthew - Cub Scout Leader - P, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Scout Unit
REDWIN, James - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st South Penrith Cub Scout Unit
SPAGNOLO, Steven - Group Chairman, 1st Ermington Scout Group
SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to Young Adult Members, Adult Members and Supporters for the successful support, development or management of a Section or Formation, or for an intense contribution over a period of at least 12 months to the success of a major event or major activity.
BAKER, Jorja - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Joey Scout Unit
CRAIG, Susan - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
DRUMMOND, Kerica - Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Scout Unit 'Alleena'
EDWARDS, Rebecca - Joey Scout Leader - P, 1st Nurragingy Joey Scout Unit
ENKE, Jeffrey - Group Chairman, 1st North Rocks Scout Group
FURNESS, Thomas - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Scout Unit
GRANT, Nerolie - Group Secretary, 1st North Rocks Scout Group
HANDLEY, Margaret - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
LAIDLAW, Keiara - Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Kings Langley Cub Scout Unit 'Waminda'
LOCKE, Natalie - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Scout Unit
MACKIE, Elise - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
THORN, Margaret - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
WESUMPERUMA, Devashi - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Scout Unit