2021 Adult Recognition Awards

236 Adult Members and Supporters of Scouts NSW have been honoured in the annual Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards as 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 2021, and thank you for your continued commitment to Scouting!

Silver Kangaroo

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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.

Cheryl Anne Borsak Group Leader, 1st Burwood Scout Group

Margaret Frances Crawford Regional Commissioner (Adult Training & Development), Hunter and Coastal Region

John Osseweyer District Commissioner, Keirawarra District

 

Distinguished Service Award

Presented to Supporters for at least 18 years of distinguished service to the Scout Association

John Gregory Burton Supporter, Hunter and Coastal Region

Joy Yvonne Murray Group Chairman, 1st Kandos Scout Group

 

Silver Emu

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 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.

Penelope Anne Becchio JP State Commissioner (Special Projects), NSW State Headquarters

Mark Andrew Burfield State Commissioner (Special Needs), NSW State Headquarters

Keith John Gallard Regional Commissioner (Venturer Scouts), South Metropolitan Region

Claire Janet Geary State Adviser, NSW State Headquarters

John Thomas Latham Scout Leader, 1st West Wollongong Scout Troop

Wesley Gordon Leverton Regional Commissioner (Activities), Sydney North Region

Jan Heather Mulheron Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Oatley Bay Cub Pack

John Charles Plumb Regional leader (Assistant Camp Warden), South Coast and Tablelands Region

Ralph Lewis Ranger Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Harbord Scout Troop

 

 Silver Koala

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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.

William Anthony Brown Deputy Regional Commissioner, Hunter and Coastal Region

Mark Peter Connell, Scout Leader, 1st Oatley Bay Scout Troop

Andrew James Davis, Rover Adviser (Not Responsible), 1st Epping Rover Crew (Group)

Stephen John Dean Group Leader, 1st Bayview Scout Group

Gai Lorraine Green JP State Commissioner (Adult Training & Development), NSW State Headquarters

Brett Grimmond Regional Commissioner, North West Region

Jane Elizabeth Hogno District Commissioner, Port Stephens District

Margaret Jane Keeble District Commissioner, Gosford District

Barry John Kilby Regional Commissioner (Venturer Scouts), Hunter and Coastal Region

Suzanne Leverton Cub Scout Leader, Normanhurst Cub Pack

Jennifer Louise Morris Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Hurstville Cub Pack

Christopher Nils Stanley Group Adviser, 2nd Gordon Scout Group

Stephen John Tufts District Commissioner, Lower North Shore District

Adrian John Van Werven Scout Leader, 1st Leeton Scout Troop

Duncan Leslie Watts District Scout Leader, Hawkesbury District

 

Outstanding Service Award

Awarded for outstanding service to Scouts Australia for a period of at least twelve years, to non-uniformed Members and Supporters.

Raymond John Becchio Fellowship Member, Hornsby Scout Fellowship

Glenn Robert Duncan District Delegate, Greater Western Sydney Region

Heather Eggins Adult Helper, Gloucester Scout Group

Kerry Michael McGoldrick Committee Chairman, Scouts Australia NSW Board of Directors

Bridget Anne Newman Group Treasurer, 1st Mt St Thomas Scout Group

Meagan Elizabeth Thompson Adult Helper, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group

 

Silver Wattle

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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.

Jodie Astley Venturer Scout Leader – DA, 1st Erskine Park Venturer Unit

Anne Bridges Auld Joey Scout Leader, Kingsford Smith Joey Mob

Andrew Roderick Bath Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Venturer Unit

Daniel John Boland Fellowship Member, Heritage Scout Fellowship

Joanne Debrah Chamberlain Joey Scout Leader, 1st South Penrith Joey Mob ‘Jamison’

Peter Charles Cross Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Narara Scout Troop

Carole Davis Cub Scout Leader, 1st Narrabri West Cub Pack

Tristan James Flores Regional Leader (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region

Michael John Fry Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Baulkham Hills Venturer Unit

Christopher Wyatt Lee Regional Adviser, Sydney North Region

David Leivesley District Commissioner, Port Hacking District

Elena Lombardi Regional Leader, Greater Western Sydney Region

Sue Martin Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Russell Vale Cub Pack

Christopher Peter McHugh Regional Commissioner (Rovers), Hunter and Coastal Region

Robert Bruce Mills Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Cherrybrook Cub Pack ‘Callicoma’

Trevor Jon Willis Nickl Rover Adviser (Responsible), Lone Rover Crew (Group)

Edward John Palmer Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Chipping Norton Venturer Unit (TBR)

David John Power AATF Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Dubbo Venturer Unit

Tracey Marie Priest Group Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Group

Elizabeth Anne Sanders Cub Scout Leader, 1st Mudgee Cub Pack.

Zane Mark Scott Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Berowra Scout Troop ‘Turi’

Jodie Michelle Shaw District Joey Scout Leader – DA, Penrith City District

Jennifer Lynne Stevens Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Springwood Venturer Unit

Kelly Ann Wallace Trainee Leader (Joey Scout), 1st South Penrith Joey Mob ‘Jamison’

Caroline Ann Watts District Joey Scout Leader, Hawkesbury District

Leigh Michelle Williamson Regional Commissioner (Adult Training & Development), The Golden West Region

 

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.

Quentin George Amos Regional Commissioner (Issues Management), Sydney North Region

John Thomas Arrowsmith Group Leader – P, 1st Balmain Scout Group

Mark Gustaf Bartter Group Leader – P, 1st Balmain Scout Group

Emily Jane Bennett Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kings Langley Cub Pack ‘Impeesa’

David Mitchell Boulton Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Cambridge Park Scout Troop

Kent John William Broadhead Scout Leader – P, 1st Avoca Beach Scout Troop

Steven Franz Buchert Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Putney Cub Pack

David James Burns Group Trustee, 1st North Rocks Scout Group

Anthony Cosme Calafate Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Scout Troop

Graeme Charles Craig Supporter, Cumberland Gang Show Scout Group

Charles Sayburn James Doggett Scout Leader, 1st Balmain Scout Troop

Stephen Douglas Doggett Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Balmain Venturer Unit

Richard Lloyd Dyball Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Cub Pack ‘Boronia’

Peter Edwin Geary Honorary Leader (Group), Hornsby Gang Show Scout Group

Stevan Brian Albert Glanville Scout Leader, 2nd Northmead Scout Troop

Carol Anne Heath Cub Scout Leader – P, 1st Hawkesbury Cub Pack

Peter James Hines Rover Adviser (Responsible), 1st Austinmer Rover Crew (Group)

Jarratt James Hogarth District Commissioner, Illawarra South District

Stephen Charles Hughes Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Ermington Scout Troop

Paul John Jefferies Regional Leader (Activities), Greater Western Sydney Region

Aline Louise Kirkby Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Grose Vale Scout Troop

Graeme Stephen Lambert Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Wingham Venturer Unit

Jason Robert LeGuier Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Venturer Unit

Ann Margaret McCredden Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Ermington Venturer Unit

David Robert Charles McInroy Rover Adviser (Responsible), 3rd Bathurst (All Saints Cathedral) Rover Crew (Group)

Paul Richard Moxey Assistant Scout Leader, 1st South Penrith Scout Troop ‘Yee Na Pah’

Lachlan Harold Munro Group Leader, 1st Berowra Scout Group

Aaron Phillip Newton Trainee Commissioner (Region), South Coast and Tablelands Region

Brett Colin Nicholas District Scout Leader, Holroyd District

Scott George Osborne Regional Leader (Activities), Sydney North Region

Andrew James Robert Owen Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Cub Pack ‘Kookaburra’

Leanne Maree Pavey Regional Secretary, Hume Region

Julia Theresa Petzl-Berney Group Secretary, 1st Narrabri West Scout Group

Alar Peter Prants Group Chairman, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne’s) Scout Group

Renee Reid Scout Leader, 1st/2nd Merrylands (St Anne’s) Scout Troop

Robert John Rigby Cub Scout Leader – P, 1st South Penrith Cub Pack ‘Panther’

Craig David Starling Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Asquith Venturer Unit

Melanie Stray Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Northbridge Venturer Unit

David Ronald Sutton District Leader (Administration), Benowie District

Gillian Amanda Taylor Group Leader – P, 2nd/3rd Lindfield Scout Group

Stuart James Thorpe Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Cammeray Cub Pack

Aaron John Tomlins Scout Leader, 1st Oyster Bay Scout Troop

Samantha Vandenberg Regional Commissioner (Cub Scouts), Hume Region

Andrew Markham Waddingham Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Berowra Venturer Unit

Viviana Marlene Waddingham Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Berowra Venturer Unit

Emma Jayne Watson Cub Scout Leader, 1st Carlingford Cub Pack “Alleena”

Robert William White Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Bulli Venturer Unit

Laurence John Wilson Assistant Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Scout Troop

 

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.

Simon Aboud Assistant Scout Leader, Fairlight/Manly Scout Troop

Richard Clyde Allen Deputy Camp Warden, South Coast and Tablelands Region

Robert Henry Alt Scout Leader – P, Chatswood Scout Troop

William John Andrews Assistant Scout Leader, Kotara Scout Troop

Rachel Louise Kate Antala Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Erskine Park Cub Pack

David Peter Ardley Rover Adviser (Not Responsible), 1st Gosford Rover Crew (Group)

Kristi-Anne Arnold Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st East Ryde Joey Mob

Kerrie Jean Baguley Assistant Venturer Scout, Leader, Beecroft Venturer Unit

William Luke Barlow Venturer Scout Leader – P, Beecroft Venturer Unit

Anna Barnett Adult Helper, 1st Russell Vale Scout Group

Michael Barr Activity Leader Air, Air Activity Centre

Stuart Bartlett Group Treasurer, Cromer-Dee Why Scout Group

Susanne Beaven Joey Scout Leader, Charlestown Joey Mob

Simone Bisson Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Joey Mob

Jennifer Louise Blaikie Regional Leader (Activities), Sydney North Region

Isabella Therese Blow Adult Helper, 1st Carlingford Scout Group

Lisa Bolton Scout Leader – P, 1st Medowie Scout Troop ‘Waminda’

Stuart Alan Bragg Scout Leader – P, 1st Ermington Scout Troop

Adam Edwin John Callender Group Chairman, 2nd Turramurra Scout Group

Christine Ann Campbell Group Public Relations Officer, 1st Braidwood Scout Group

Dana Margaret Challenger Group Chairman, 1st Frenchs Forest Scout Group

Chor Shing Marco Chan Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Balcombe Heights Cub Pack

Chih-Ching Henry Cheng Group Trustee, 1st Ermington Scout Group

Amy Eliza Chidgey Cub Scout Leader – P, 1st Byattunga Cub Pack

Sandra Anne Clutterbuck Cub Scout Leader, 1st Jerrabomberra Cub Pack ‘Waingunga’

Lisa Gay Conroy Group Leader – P, 1st Medowie Scout Group

Carol Ann Cottee Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Mudgee Cub Pack

Richelle Coundrelis Trainee Leader(Venturer), 1st North Rocks Venturer Unit

Dianne Jean Coveny-Garland Cub Scout Leader, 1st Quakers Hill-Doonside Cub Pack

Matthew Graham Cruickshank Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Balcombe Heights Venturer Unit

Wendy Ann Curan Adult Helper, 1st Kandos Scout Group

Belinda Jean Cutler Scout Leader – P Dapto Scout Troop

Harry James Edward Day Trainee Activity Leader (Region), Sydney North Region

Rachel Francis Degrassi Assistant Scout Leader, 1st East Gosford Scout Troop

Benjamin John Dennis Adult Helper, Hornsby Gang Show Scout Group

Maddison Zoe Hubert Domanko Venturer Scout Leader Epping Venturer Unit

Michael John Doyle Group Leader, 1st Jerrabomberra Scout Group

Paul Mitchell Duff Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Berowra Scout Troop ‘Turi’

Deanna Duffy Cub Scout Leader – P, 2nd Albury Cub Pack ‘Wednesday’

Jonathan L’Strange Edwards Joey Scout Leader – P, 1st Dural Joey Mob

Raelene Wendy Edwards Group Secretary, Ryde Scout Group

Jonathan David Eggins Adult Helper, Gloucester Scout Group

Charlotte Louise Ellis District Venturer Scout Leader, Lake Macquarie City District

Donna Michelle Forknall-Hopkins Group Chairman, Dapto Scout Group

Peter John Gair Trainee Leader(Scout), 1st Castle Hill Scout Troop

Natasha George Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hornsby Heights Scout Troop ‘Yarama’

Rodney Garry Gilbody Activity Leader Air, Air Activity Centre

Lori Diane Graff Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Hunters Hill Joey Mob

Tracy Grant Appointed Trainee Leader(C), 1st Balgownie Cub Pack

Simone Paula Haider State Comm(Environment), NSW State Headquarters

David Robert Halfpenny Cub Scout Leader – P, Eastwood/Marsfield Cub Pack

Hannah Harris-Garside Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Mt St Thomas Cub Pack

Michelle Eileen Harris Group Treasurer, 1st Narrabri West Scout Group

Sharon Hill Group Chairman, Beecroft Scout Group

James Samuel Gregory Hoffman Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Warners Bay Joey Mob

Robyn Michelle Hope Cub Scout Leader, 1st Raymond Terrace Cub Pack ‘Mandurah’

Christopher Geoffrey Horne Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Cardiff Cub Pack

Daniel John Hose Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hornsby Heights Scout Troop ‘Yarama’

Rachel Caroline Howden Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Jerrabomberra Cub Pack ‘Kharniwarra’

Richard John Howe Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Winston Hills Scout Troop

Jason Richard Huggett Group Secretary, 1st Ermington Scout Group

Susan Elizabeth Jago Cub Scout Leader – P, Kotara Cub Pack

Hong Jiang Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Castle Hill Cub Pack ‘Kookaburra’

Leanne Jane Johnston Group Treasurer, 1st Leeton Scout Group

Kristal Adeline Jollie Rover Adviser(Not Responsible), 1st Austinmer Rover Crew (Group)

Laura Anna Kahn Cub Scout Leader, 1st Riverstone Cub Pack

Denise Langshaw Group Chairman, 1st Cobbitty Scout Group

Melissa Lavery Joey Scout Leader, 1st Keiraville Joey Mob (TBR)

Oscar William Lee Scout Leader – P, 1st Russell Vale Scout Troop

Christopher William John Leech Venturer Scout Leader – P, Razorback Venturer Unit

David Bruce Lessells Cub Scout Leader – P, 1st Balcombe Heights Cub Pack

Kevin John Lewis Group Chairman, 1st Winston Hills Scout Group

Margarete Katherine Lindsay Joey Scout Leader – P, 2nd/3rd Lindfield Joey Mob

Jordan James Longmuir Rover, 2nd Baulkham Hills Outdoor Rover Crew

Felicity Ann Macpherson Group Leader – P, 1st Byattunga Scout Group

Ross James Magee Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Lindfield Scout Troop

Glenda May Magnussen Group Leader – P Taree Scout Group

Gavin Lloyd Marsh Group Trustee, 1st Ermington Scout Group

Robert Neil Martin Cub Scout Leader, Kurri Kurri Cub Pack

Deborah Mary Mason Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Allambie Heights Joey Mob

Sharon Mayer Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Normanhurst Cub Pack

Lisa Mccallum State Commissioner (Adventurous Activities Training), NSW State Headquarters

Gordon Craig McClelland Cub Scout Leader – P, 2nd Panania Cub Pack ‘Green’

Rachel Margaret McClelland Trainee Leader(Joey Scout), 2nd Panania Joey Mob

Timothy McEgan Group Leader – P, 4th Kingsgrove Scout Group

Lachlan Charles McGinty Joey Scout Leader – P, 1st Balcombe Heights Joey Mob

Kirsten Marie McIntosh Cub Scout Leader – P, 1st Albion Park Cub Pack ‘Tongarra’

Corey Lawrence McIntyre Scout Leader – P, 1st Bargo Scout Troop

Tracy Anne Mellifont Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Murrumbateman Cub Pack

Jodi Merryfull Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Oakville Cub Pack

Tony Roy Milne Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Blaxland Cub Pack ‘Pukeena’

Ian Grant Mitchell Group Secretary, 1st Chipping Norton Scout Group

Raffi Nadjarian Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Willoughby (Homenetmen Antranig) Venturer Unit

Stacey Lee Nash Scout Leader, East Maitland Scout Troop

Trevor Gregory Nielsen Trainee Leader (Scout), Normanhurst Scout Troop

Rodney O’Donnell Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Cardiff Cub Pack

Kieran O’Halloran Adult Helper, 1st Kooringal Scout Group

Dean John Parker Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st Bulli Joey Mob

Neville Ross Plumb Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Braidwood Scout Troop

Angela Julie Pond Joey Scout Leader – P, Beecroft Joey Mob

Brian Populin Group Chairman, Ryde Scout Group

Kathryn Ralton Adult Helper, Hornsby Gang Show Scout Group

Andrew James Richardson Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Keiraville Cub Pack

Emily Jessica Rouen Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st West Wollongong Cub Pack

Leonard Putu Hendrik Rouwhorst Scout Leader, 1st Jerrabomberra Scout Troop

Kathryn Louise Russell Assistant Cub Scout Leader, East Maitland Cub Pack

Roslyn Marion Saddi Group Secretary, 1st Bulli Scout Group

Timothy Jordan Searle Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Quakers Hill-Doonside Venturer Unit

John Thomas Sharples Regional Activity Centre Warden, South Coast and Tablelands Region

Fiona Natasha Shedden Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Albion Park Scout Troop ‘Warrigal’

Cara Rachelle Smith Assistant Scout Leader, East Maitland Scout Troop

Gary Alan Smith Scout Leader, 1st Figtree Scout Troop

David Joseph Snowsill Cub Scout Leader – P, 3rd Summer Hill (Trinity Grammar) Cub Pack

Ralph Gerhard Stein Group Chairman, 1st Berowra Scout Group

Linda Maree Joan Swadling Trainee Leader (Cub Scout), 1st Yass Cub Pack

Karissa Dawn Symons Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Dural Cub Pack

Elaine Unwin Joey Scout Leader, 1st Kellyville Joey Mob

Natalie Vossen Joey Scout Leader – P, 1st Leumeah Joey Mob

Christopher Matthew Ward Regional Leader (Activities), South Metropolitan Region

Katherine Irene Ward Joey Scout Leader – P, 1st Hunters Hill Joey Mob

Stuart James Warren Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st North Sydney Venturer Unit

Nicholas James White Venturer Scout Leader – P, 1st Allambie Heights Venturer Unit (TBR)

Amy Withington Group Public Relations Officer, 1st Narrabri West Scout Group

Kai Xue Assistant Joey Scout Leader, 1st North Rocks Joey Mob

Stan Bales 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.

Courtney Lee Turner Rover, Collaroy Plateau/Narrabeen Rover Crew

Elyse Ann Versace Rover, Kananga Rover Crew

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