Hard-working citizens rewarded
LOCAL lady Christine Horder showed that beauty is more than skin deep, as she was rewarded for her volunteering efforts with the prestigious Tony Mcgrane Award at the annual Dubbo Day Awards last Friday.
Mrs Horder was lucky number 13 in the list of recipients, joining 12 other dedicated citizens whose hard work in the community led to their recognition. The event was also attended by emergency service representatives and past and present Dubbo councillors.
After an enjoyable performance by musicians from the Macquarie Conservatorium, Dubbo Regional Mayor Ben Shields described the meaning of the ceremony.
“Dubbo Day makes us shine,” he said. “It showcases what makes our city special. It’s a pleasure to welcome you.”
He then paid homage to those who dedicate their spare time to various causes in the fields of sport, the arts and community aid.
“These awards recognise the contribution they make to the community. Thank you and congratulations with all my heart for what you do.”
Dubbo Day Awards chair Bill Greenwood echoed the Mayor’s sentiment, saying the committee takes a great deal of pride in presenting the awards.
“These volunteers represent the outstanding individuals who benefit the city. They go about their work without expectation of praise or gratitude.
“They are the thread of the social fabric that fills the void of service not provided by other agencies.”
The awards were then presented to each recipient or their representative while emcee Susan Wade read out a citation on each person.
z Ashleigh Hull (accepted by Jessica Hull)
An active member of Dubbo City Youth Council for 10 years and running of Youth Week events. Contributor to the Red Ochre Festival, Midnite Café, Youth Café volunteer and barista. Recipient of the 2012 Youth Recognition Award for Commitment to Community Service.
zVolunteers for Central West Leadership Academy where he chairs the media and technology committees, Macquarie Conservatorium of Music, the DREAM Festival where he organises Zoocoustic and other musical acts and SOMAD (previously Lust for Live).
z Ian Burns (accepted by Paris Burns)
Instrumental in growing the Rhinos Rugby Union Club and navigating changes to competition structure. Involved in all aspects of the club, including coaching, fitness, refereeing, setting up on game day, recruitment, transporting players and providing accommodation for overseas players. Initiated the inaugural Beach to the Bush event in October. Also assists PCYC programs in his role as a police officer.
zFred Randell Rebecca Mcmahon
Dubbo City Youth Council member and contributor to Youth Week activities, Rebecca was a member of the Dubbo Westview Drive-in Youth Week 2017 volunteer team of the year for the Orana Region and part of the committee to win the NSW Local Government Youth Week award for Best Local Youth Week Program 2017 – NSW Health Play Safe Sexual Health Project Award 2017.
zJade Bunt
As a youth representative with headspace Dubbo, Jade has actively advocated for mental health and young people. Volunteers at Narromine Youth Day Out and Delroy NAIDOC day. Dubbo College, Stepping Out Dance Factory and the Central West Rainbow Alliance, particularly the Central West Pride March. Involved with the Young Labor Party where she provides a rural voice for domestic violence, indigenous inequities and educational discrepancies.
z Lorna Brennan (accepted by Jo Efoti)
Volunteer with the Community Kitchen, member of Burrabadine Rural Fire Service and Western Plains Cultural Centre ambassador. Involved with the Christmas for You project, Kites for Kids and Dads for Kids and Mental Health month. She has just walked 25 km in the Long Walk for Treatment, to support the need for drug and alcohol treatment centres out west.
zJulie volunteers with Dubbo Girl Guides as a hall coordinator and creator of the Trick or Treat Trail for Halloween. She is the church council secretary for Dubbo Uniting Church and a member of various committees including sourcing vintage items for the garage sale and Advent workshops. Julie encourages and builds self-esteem in others.
zJulie Shepherd Shibli Chowdhury
Shibli volunteers with ORISCON, Dubbo Health Council, Dubbo Regional Council’s Sister City Committee and Dubbo’s Multicultural Committee. Shibli works with ORISCON in organising the annual cross-cultural celebration assisting with arranging the carnival, planning, marketing, communication, set-up, supervision and take-down. He also helps arrange the annual cricket tournament.
z Miriam Tan (accepted by Tim Morris)
Miriam brought the idea of parkrun to Dubbo four years ago. She instigated the event here and raised all necessary funds needed. She has overseen the parkrun in Dubbo, Mudgee, Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Lithgow, Cobar, Broken Hill, Bourke and soon to be Narromine and Wellington. She is also a member of the Dubbo Stampede committee assisting with media and promotion. Miriam celebrated her 100th parkrun in May.
zKeshwan established ORISCON to support migrant families to make Orana region and other regional areas their home. He has particular interest in nurturing children and young people to realise their dreams and aspirations in the new homeland as well as promoting cultural identity and heritage. His focus has been on celebrating and harnessing migrant achievements.
zFirst aid trainer and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) advocate who has spent 12 months raising awareness and funds. He has now surpassed his initial goal of 30 and has placed 35 AEDS across the city. Dubbo is now heart safe thanks to George.
zMadhawan Keshwan George Chapman John Hill (absent)
School captain at Dubbo College Delroy Campus and Clontarf Academy involvement, John was also selected to be part of the Indigenous Marathon Project where he participated in the New York City Marathon in five hours, 10 mins. John is also a keen boxer and is currently the NSW Flyweight Boxing Champion. He also trains and mentors younger, disadvantaged children at the gym and is a passionate anti-drug advocate.
z Christine Horder: Tony Mcgrane Award
Christine has been a volunteer and coordinator for Look Good Feel Better since inception 19 years ago, helping cancer patients to feel better about themselves during treatment with practical assistance with skin care, makeup and head wear. During that time, she has led 114 workshops as well as running a successful local beauty business. Where in our area is shown in this satellite image?
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