Noelene Boyce

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Noelene Boyce on her 2024 Jean Arnot Recognition Award. Noelene was the first life member of Maitland Netball. In 1994 she received the Ministerial Sports Appreciation Award, and the NSW Ann Clark Medal for this service. Noelene's service to the club as President, Secretary and Vice -president began at the inaugural meeting of the Maitland District Netball Association in 1947. Noelene went on to play and umpire from 30 years, represented at state level, was a state representative selector, public and Catholic school selector and held a Level 1 Coaching Certificate for 70 years. In 2003 Noelene receive an Australia Day Certificate and in 2004 was named Maitland Council Citizen of the Year. Noelene has received the NSW RSL Achievement Award, Julia Gillard National Volunteer Award, the NSW Netball Volunteer Award, and Maitland City Council Volunteer of the Year. Noelene also served breakfast's at local schools for Red Cross, delivered meals for meals on Wheels and taught ball skills to disabled children at the Hunter Valley Community School for 14 years. Noelene is an active patron of Maitland RSL Netball, is a member of Maitland RSL Women's Auxiliary and was proudly nominated by Maitland RSL Netball.