BRAVO to the Girl Guides members and supporters across Australia who have been recognised this month for their significant service to Girl Guiding and/or their local communities.
The following members and supporters were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division:
- Gwendoline Blandthorn – VIC
- Kaye de Jersey – QLD
- Beryl Hayley – NSW
- Lan Le – SA
- Carol Peterson – NSW
- Pamela Valentine – NSW
- Amanda Young – QLD
We are also proud and excited to celebrate the Victorian Girl Guides, Volunteers and Members who were recognised in their local communities over recent weeks:
- Julia Hastings, Horsham Night Owl Guides – Horsham Young Citizen of the Year
- Denise Palmer, Dolphin Trefoil Guild – Mornington Peninsula Citizen of the Year
- Janet Pilmore, Dimboola Girl Guides – Hindmarsh Shire Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ian Rasmussen, Treasurer, Leongatha Girl Guides – South Gippsland Citizen of the Year
- Pollyanna Smith, Bendigo Durt Guides – Greater Bendigo Young Citizen of the Year
Once again, BRAVO and congratulations to these individuals. Thank you for your leadership and service, and for making such a positive impact on Guiding in Victoria and beyond.