Volunteers from across the State were recognised through the WA Volunteer Service Awards program, delivered by the Department of Communities.
This year we received 458 eligible nominations for individuals who have volunteered for five or more years. The Awards were recently expanded to recognise volunteers who have contributed five years or more voluntary service, which means we can formally recognise more volunteers, opening the doors to a broader range of volunteers, including younger people.
Yesterday, 11 exceptional Western Australians were recognised for their extraordinary contributions of more than 50 years' voluntary service at a special Awards ceremony.
Together, they have provided thousands of years of service across organisations such as Girl Guides WA, St John Ambulance, Scouts WA, emergency services and the Country Women’s Association.
Congratulations to all winners, including those who received awards in the Lifetime and 50-59 years categories:
Lifetime (60 years or more of volunteering)
- Ron Hancock, 66 years – Bethanie Inc.
- Mavis Hamilton, 61 years – Girl Guides WA
- Joseph McLaughlin, 60 years – Bush Fire Service, Local Government Fire Service, Volunteer Marine Rescue and State Emergency Service
50-59 years of volunteering
- Gloria Armstrong, 58 years – Country Women’s Association
- Geoff Moor, 56 years – Canning Agricultural, Horticultural and Recreational Society
- Billie Andrews, 55 years – St John Ambulance
- Brian Landers AFSM OAM, 55 years – St John Ambulance and Kalgoorlie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service
- Roy Dowsett OAM, 51 years – Herne Hill Scout Group
- Graham Carslake, 50 years – Bethanie Inc.
- Heather Close, 50 years – Girl Guides WA
- Lyn Flett, 50 years – Girl Guides WA
More information
- Media statement: Minister for Volunteering Hon. Hannah Beazley
- Learn more about volunteering opportunities on our Volunteering webpage or visit the Volunteering WA website.
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