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
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
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
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
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
