Fifty four 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 2023 and thank you for your continuing commitment to Scouting!
For the full list of 2023 NSW recipients, please visit www.nsw.scouts.com.au
SILVER KANGAROO
Awarded for eminent achievement and exceptional service to Scouts Australia by an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, over a long period, in a number of roles at various levels within the organisation, or for a unique and highly valued contribution to the wellbeing of Scouting.
ROBERTS, Brian Charles - District Advisor, Hills District
SILVER EMU
Awarded for further distinguished service to Scouts Australia by an Adult Member in an active Leadership role, for a period of at least four or five years since the Award of the Silver Koala.
FELL, John Mark - Region Commission (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region
MCGRATH, Christine Therese - Leader in Charge, 1st Westmead
STIEME, Peter James - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Greystanes
WARDELL, Jennifer Ruth - Rover Advisor (Responsible), Kings Langley Rover Crew
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.
BISBY, Roger Henry - Group Leader, 1st Oakville
MCLEAN, Andrew William - Group Leader, 1st Erskine Park
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.
CRUMP, Laura Kathleen - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's)
HARRIS, Eric Clifford - Assistant Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills
HILLYARD, Jo-Ann - Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland
MACARTHUR, Anthony James - Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks
SHEPPARD, Wendy Anne - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills
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.
BROWN, Russell David - Group manager, 1st Blackheath
DAVIS, Andrew Ian - Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blackheath
DAVIS, Sharon Lee - Joey Scout Leader, 1st Blackheath
DIMMOCK, Melanie Louise - Deputy Region Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region
ELLICOTT, Sharon Lee - Joey Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook
MORDEN, Cathryn Jane - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill
MORTIMER-BROWN, Khylie Joa - Assistant Scout Leader, 2nd Kings Langley
MYERS, Elizabeth Anne - Group Trustee, 1st Parramatta
PEBERDY, Maureen - Group Treasurer, 2nd Kings Langley
SAUNDERS, Desmond Allan - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills
VANE, Kathryn Jane - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland
WILLIAMS, Tiffany Louise - Cub Scout Leader, 1st Greystanes
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.
BOULTON, Cynthia Marie - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st South Penrith
BURAKOWSKI, Michelle Ruth - Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville
CHING, Ho Man - Joey Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks
DIMMOCK, Matthew James - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Toongabbie
DUFFIELD, David John - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Balcombe Heights
FIELD, Rebecca Dorothy - Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook
GNEZDILOFF, Matthew Lee - Joey Scout Leader, 2nd Northmead
JOHN, Joseph Parayil - Adult Helper, 1st Parramatta
KERLE, Robert John - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford
KHO, Heryanti - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Western Sydney (BLIA)
LESSELLS, Katherine Jo - Group Chairman, 1st Balcombe Heights
LUI, Siu Pik - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Balcombe Heights
MACCORMICK, Andrew Brian - Provisional Region Leader, Greater Western Sydney Region
MILLS, Peter John - Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford
MURRIHY, Glenn Patrick - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills
PILAWA, Michael Allan - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland
RICHARD, Christopher David - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Ermington
ROBINSON, James Marsh - Scout Leader, 1st Blackheath
ROMANIS, Evan John - Scout Leader, 1st Balcombe Heights
RZASA, Artur - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks
SHAHHO, Atakan - Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills
TAMSETT, Stewart James - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland
TEH, Jinny - Group Treasurer, 2nd Castle Hill
THEUNS, Suzanne Mary - Group Secretary, 2nd Castle Hill
TUCKER, Nicole - Joey Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park
TUTTY, Judith Dorothy - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Hazelbrook
UPTON, Suzanne Adele - Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Grose Vale
XU, Yan - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford
ROVER SCOUT SERVICE AWARD
The Rover Scout Service Award is an award that is made by the Rover Section to recognise a person who has given exceptional and sustained service to the Rover Section.
CASTELLANOS, Natalie - Trainee Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley
LETTA, Cameron - Assistant Crew Leader, Nepean Rover Crew