Fifty 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 2024 and thank you for your continuing commitment to Scouting!
For the full list of 2024 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.
PLUMMER, Leonie Briar - Joey Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Joey Unit
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Presented to Supporters for at least 18 years of distinguished service to the Scout Association.
TAMSETT, Peter Lawrence - Fellowship Member, Blue Mountains Scout Fellowship
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.
BARNES, Kenneth Glenn - Group Leader, 1st Grose Vale Scout Group
THOMPSON, Matthew Carl - Deputy Region Commissioner, Greater Western Sydney Region
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.
FRY, Michael John - Region Leader (Activities) , Greater Western Sydney Region
WEST, Timothy Gordon Stenning - Scout Leader, 1st Hawkesbury Scout Unit
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.
GROSS, Benjamin James - Region Leader (Activities) , Greater Western Sydney Region
RICHES, Gary Douglas - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Oakville Venturer Unit
WILLIAMS, Michelle Maree - Scout Leader, 1st Greystanes Scout Unit
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.
ALAMANGO, Kerrin Elizabeth - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
BAKER, Orson Jack - Cub Scout Leader, 2nd Northmead Cub Unit
CRUMP, Joshua William - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Venturer Unit
DUFFY, Nathan Paul - Honorary Leader (Group), 1st Springwood Scout Group
GALE, Louise Catherine - Group Leader, 2nd Northmead Scout Group
HORNSTRA, Rachel Claire - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
POLIS, Jonathan Mark - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Scout Unit 'Screaming Bush Turkey'
SHAROFF, Jonathan Peter - Trainee Leader (Rover), 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne's) Rover Unit
SHAROFF, Katherine Amy - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
SHAW, David Andrew - Region Leader, Greater Western Sydney Region
SHEPHERD, Jean Margaret - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
STAPLES, Benjamin Wayne - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Toongabbie Cub Unit
STAPLES, Kasey Lee - Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Toongabbie Joey Unit
VERWOERD, Peter - Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Venturer Unit
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.
BLAIR, Rebecca Jane - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Cub Unit 'Darzee'
BLANCH, Alicia Mae - Adult Helper, 1st Blaxland Scout Group
CHONG, Phui Leng - Group Treasurer, 1st Castle Hill Scout Group
ELLIS, Timothy Christopher - Group Treasurer, 1st Toongabbie Scout Group
FLORIANO, Leanne Gai - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
GORROD, Suzanne Louise - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Quakers Hill Doonside Cub Unit
HAEDEN, Lance - Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Venturer Unit
HEGARTY, Thomas Ross - Group Secretary , 1st Castle Hill Scout Group
HENDERSON, Leah Jane - Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Grose Vale Venturer Unit
HUTHNANCE, Ewan Llewellyn - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Springwood Cub Pack 'Tibrogargan'
JARVIS, Krysta - Joey Scout Leader, 1st Hawkesbury Joey Unit
JONES, Nathan John - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Cub Unit 'Pukeena
KEMPTON, Stacey Simone Judie - Fellowship Member, Hawkesbury Blackhorse Scout Fellowship
LANE, Kylie Margaret - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Cub Unit 'Keego'
LI, Yi-Chi - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Unit 'Alleena'
LIM, Keith Tse Chi - Adult Helper, 2nd Castle Hill Scout Group
MCKEON, Rebecca Storm - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Cub Unit 'Darzee'
PAUL, Svetlana - Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group
PRIEST, Joshua Bradley - Group Trustee, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Group
ROWE, Lawrence James - Group Trustee, 1st Westmead Scout Group
SIRISISAVATH, Tiffany May - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blackheath Cub Unit
THEUNS, Andrew - Group Trustee, 2nd Castle Hill Scout Group
WHITE, Rebecca - Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Scout Unit
WIJESINGHE, Nirosha Lalanthi - Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Scout Unit 'Barloo'
WIJESINGHE, Udaya - Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Scout Unit 'Barloo'
WILSON, Belinda Jane - Adult Helper, 1st Castle Hill Scout Group
WOODWARD, Paul - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st South Penrith Cub Unit 'Panther'