Seventy one 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 2014 and thank you for your continuing commitment to Scouting!
For the full list of 2014 NSW recipients, please visit www.nsw.scouts.com.au
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
Henderson OAM, Neville James: Region Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region
SILVER EMU
Presented to adult Members for at least 20 years of sustained and exceptional service to the Association
McLean, Charlie (Deceased): District Joey Scout Leader, Blacktown District
Thompson, Anne Marie: Region Commissioner (Cub Scouts), Greater Western Sydney Region
Yendle, Charles Frederick: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 3rd Merrylands Cub Pack
SILVER KOALA
Presented to adult Members for at least 14 years of distinguished service to the Scout Association
Garrett, Robin Joseph: Region Commissioner (Scouts), Greater Western Sydney Region
Leahy, John: Region Leader (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region
SILVER WATTLE
Presented to adult Members for at least 10 years of outstanding service to the Scout Association
Douglass, Annette: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Parramatta Cub Pack
Fell, John Mark: Region Commissioner (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region
Mort, Teresa: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Venturer Unit
Rigg, James Bryan: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Scout Troop "Bartoo"
Wardle, Aaron Christopher: Region Commissioner (Venturer Scouts), Greater Western Sydney Region
Wood, Stuart Lyall: Cub Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Pack
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Presented to Associates for at least 12 years of outstanding service to the Scout Association
Apthorpe, Linda Anne: Fellowship Member, Pinnaroo Scout Fellowship
Thompson, Paul: Region Treasurer, Greater Western Sydney Region
Wilson, Adrian Lynden John: Fellowship Member, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Fellowship
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Presented to adult Members and Associates for at least six years of meritorious or praiseworthy service to the Scout Association
Fennell, Pauline Maree: Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Scout Troop
Fitzsimmons, Guy: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Cub Pack "Kookaburra"
Hourd, Nicholas William: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Venturer Unit
Majoor, Michael: District Delegate, Greater Western Sydney Region
Massie, Gary Ian: Scout Leader, 1st Balcombe Heights Scout Troop
Rec, Cassie Bernadette: Group Leader, 1st North Rocks Scout Group
Rose, Derek Hugh: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Cub Pack
Selwood, Shane David: Group Leader, 1st Winston Hills Scout Group
Stewart, Meredith Christine: Region Leader (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region
Williams, Brett: Region Adviser, Greater Western Sydney Region
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.
Anderson, Helen: Group Secretary, 1st Oakville Scout Group
Astley, Jodie: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Venturer Unit
Barber, Peter John: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Joey Mob
Bone, Alan Kenneth: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Scout Troop
Bowden, Dharma Asima: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Pack "Alleena"
Boxall, Gregory Bruce: Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Joey Mob
Caine, Gavin: Supporter, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Scout Group
Connor, Elena: Assistant Group Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Group
Cordell, Wallace: Scout Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Troop
Crump, Joshua William: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Venturer Unit
Drysdale, Darren Robert: Group Leader, 1st South Penrith Scout Group
Duffy, Nathan Paul: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Springwood Venturer Unit
Edwards, Jason Ross: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park Venturer Unit
Fowler, Trevor: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Greystanes Cub Pack
Frost, Jeanette Ann: Cub Scout Leader, 1st Toongabbie Cub Pack
Greely, Matthew: Group Vice-President, 1st Oakville Scout Group
Grundy, Jane Pauline: Associate Leader (Group), 1st Springwood Scout Group
Harber, Geoff: Group President, 1st Oakville Scout Group
Harris, Mathew Gordon: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Oakville Cub Pack
Harvey, Steven Wallis: Scout Leader, 1st St Marys Scout Troop
Hayes, Alister Robert: Venturer Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Venturer Unit
Heinrich, Leonie Ann: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hawkesbury Scout Troop
Hilton, Scott Andrew: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Cub Pack "Darzee"
Holloway, James Chay: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Venturer Unit
Hose, Michelle Louise: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Cub Pack "Blaxland"
Hrast, Joanne Maree: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Scout Troop
Ingleton, Colin James: Group Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Group
Lawrence, Robert: Supporter, Cumberland Gang Show
Marlow, Guy: Group Treasurer, 1st Kings Langley Scout Group
Mason, Kristine Esther: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Venturer Unit
McCulloch, Karen: Group Chairman, 1st Hawkesbury Scout Group
McKinlay, Karin: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Grose Vale Scout Troop
McLellan, Alexandra: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Castle Hill Cub Pack "Nackara"
Napier, Quentin Robert: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Cub Pack "Barloo"
Overton, Julie: Joey Scout Leader, 1st Greystanes Joey Mob
Peirce, Kathryn Margaret: Joey Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Joey Mob
Priest, Tracey Marie: Group Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Group
Quan, Dianne Mary: Joey Scout Leader, 2nd Castle Hill Joey Mob
Roynon, Margaret: Region Office Assistant, Greater Western Sydney Region
Smart, Patricia Louise: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook Scout Troop
Smid, Eleanore Margaret: Group Treasurer, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Group
Stamminger, Nicholas Peter: Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Pack "Alleena"
Van Der Voort, Adrian: Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Springwood Venturer Unit
Wade, William Stephen: Assistant Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Blacktown Scout Troop
Whiddon, Andrew Robert: Scout Leader, 2nd Castle Hill Scout Troop
Willard, Rex Howard: Group Deputy Chairman, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
Zarth, Brian: Region Commissioner (Joey Scouts), Greater Western Sydney Region