Lyn Dark is being celebrated with a Local Woman of the Year Award in recognition of the significant support she has given to the Maitland community.
Member for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison congratulated Ms Dark on the honour at a special event last Friday night and acknowledged all 19 nominees for their hard work and for the significant contribution they make in our region.
Since moving to Maitland over 45 years ago, Lyn has been actively involved in the Maitland community as a volunteer through her numerous activities with local schools, St John’s Ambulance Australia, NSW Cancer Council, Maitland Hospital, Neighbourhood Watch, and Rutherford Lioness Club. During this time, Lyn was also instrumental in getting the West Maitland Centennial Lions Club up and running.
“Lyn continues to make a tremendous contribution to the Maitland Community with an unflagging passion to make our region a better place,” Ms Aitchison said.
“Continually supporting our community through various fundraising activities, ensuring those who are doing it tough can access things like Dignity Packs and Back to School packs when they need it most, while caring for her ill husband and family members, only further demonstrates Lyn’s commitment to the betterment of our region,” Ms Aitchison said.
“We are proud to have Lyn as part of our community and this award aims to formally recognise the enormous contribution Lyn continues to make.”
During the awards dinner, all 19 nominees were presented with certificates and flowers and seven of those were awarded Highly Commended. 5 local women who were recently added to the NSW Government’s Hidden Treasures Roll were also acknowledged and presented with certificates.
The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program which recognises and celebrates the support women give to their local communities throughout NSW.
“These women are the backbone of our community, volunteering their time and energy to make a positive difference,” Ms Aitchison said.
“I would like to acknowledge their significant efforts to supporting our local community and thank them for all the work they do.”
