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Recognising Local Government Leaders and Representatives For Honours 2020 Recognising Local Government leaders and representatives for their considerable contributions to the sector and their communities Local Government Honours 2020 2020 Honours Recipients 3 Mayor Tracey Roberts JP President WA Local Government Association In a year such as 2020 – when tragic world events I’d like to acknowledge our Local Government have dominated our news feed – the value of Medal recipient Lynne Craigie OAM who has “community” has never been more important. given many years of service to both the WA During these unprecedented times, strong and Local Government Association and also to her committed community leadership has become local community of East Pilbara. Lynne’s inclusive critical in the efforts to expedite business and leadership style has been an inspiration to many economic recovery at the local level. of us, and her ability to negotiate with all levels of government has seen numerous major financial Despite the widespread impact of the COVID-19 windfalls for individual Local Governments, pandemic, we have seen stories appear everywhere particularly in regard to road funding. demonstrating the compassion of our neighbours in helping those less fortunate. Congratulations to our four Eminent Service Award winners Frank Cvitan, Barry Sammels, We are incredibly fortunate in Local Government to Norm Trenfield and Olwen Searle. All of you are have always had a high calibre of people working outstanding examples of community leaders who to improve our quality of life in so many ways, every have dedicated many years to improving the lives day, both before and during this pandemic. of others. The 2020 Honours Program recognises our Our Local Government Distinguished Officers leaders who, through many years of hard work and Award winners John Beaton, Gail Ipsen Cutts and personal commitment, have created communities Jim Epis have all worked above and beyond the that thrive and prosper, even in the face of global call of duty to improve opportunities and facilities adversity. in their local communities. A special mention The 2020 Honours Program recognises outstanding must go to John for committing 53 years to Local leadership from the north to the south of our Governments across Western Australia. State, and many places in between. Through this Congratulations to all 31 award winners – you are program, we are acknowledging the hard work all an inspiration to others in our community and of regional leaders such as Phillip Matsumoto in deserve to be recognised through the WA Local Broome, Karl Brandenburg in Carnarvon, Brian Government Association’s Honours Program. Caporn in Quairading and Shelley Hmeljak in Gnowangerup. We are also honouring our metropolitan representatives, such as David Boothman in Stirling, and Joy Stewart in Rockingham. The depth and breadth of this leadership is simply Mayor Tracey Roberts JP outstanding, and I hope these examples serve as President an inspiration to future leaders. Local Government Honours 2020 Local Government Medal Recognises outstanding The Local Government Medal is achievement and contribution presented in recognition of: to Local Government and/or • Exceptional service which advances the Western Australian Local the goals of the Western Australian Government Association. Local Government Association and/ or Local Government; • The personal contribution given in pursuit of benefits for the community within the concept of Local Government; • Outstanding achievements and/ or significant contributions, both professionally and personally, in the advancement of the position and value of the Western Australian Local Government Association and/or Local Government within the wider community. 2020 Honours Recipients 5 Lynne Craigie OAM Congratulations to Lynne Craigie OAM, who is leading advocacy campaigns to increase financial awarded the WA Local Government Association assistance grants to Local Governments. Medal for her exceptional service to Western Elected to the Shire of East Pilbara in 2003, Australia’s Local Government sector, most Lynne has always demonstrated compassionate notably as President of the Association from leadership qualities, understanding the needs of 2015 until 2020. the community and delivering outcomes that have Lynne is the President of the Shire of East Pilbara, ensured Newman and the surrounding regions are a position she has held for the past 15 years. She a better place to live and work. is widely acknowledged and respected for her Lynne has been a proactive community collaborative, engaging and inclusive leadership representative over many years, driving positive style, and has been an inspiration to many Elected projects and programs such as the Newman Members throughout her service at both the Shire Revitalisation Project which has transformed the and the WA Local Government Association. town centre of Newman. As President, Deputy President and a State Lynne currently chairs the Newman Women’s Councillor with the WA Local Government Shelter, the Newman Senior High School and Association, Lynne was instrumental in numerous the Newman Visitors Centre. She is a member advocacy and organisational achievements. of the Telstra Regional Committee, a board In particular, Lynne negotiated a new five-year member of the East Pilbara Independence agreement with the State Government to share Support Service and a former Chair of the revenue from motor vehicle licence fees, Pilbara Regional Council. delivering nearly $200 million per year for work During her time as a State Councillor, Deputy on local roads. President and President of the WA Local Lynne championed the Members First: Working Government Association, Lynne chaired the for Local Government program, vastly improving Honours Panel, the Selection Committee, the the engagement between Local Governments Mining Communities Policy Forum, and the across the State and the WA Local Government Economic Development Policy Forum. She Association. was a member of the Executive Committee, the She worked tirelessly to unite the sector after Metropolitan Reform Implementation Policy Forum the divisive Metropolitan Local Government and the President’s Advisory Group. Reform Process and negotiated the signing Lynne was also a board member of both the Local of the State Local Government Partnership Government Insurance Scheme, and the Local Agreement to formalise regular meetings with Government House Trust. the Premier and other key decision makers in A highly respected community advocate and the State Government. a tireless, committed and engaging leader, Lynne was a board member of the Australian Lynne Craigie is a worthy recipient of the Local Government Association for nine years, 2020 Local Government Medal. Local Government Honours 2020 Eminent Service Award Recognises personal commitment, eminent service and contribution to the Association as a President, Executive Member, Elected Member or Serving Officer, of the Association or Member Council. Frank Cvitan JP City of Wanneroo A highly respected community leader, Frank Cvitan has been representing ratepayers in the City of Wanneroo since his first election to Council in 1999. After 19 years of community representation, Frank is well known for being an approachable and understanding leader and despite the population explosion in the City, Frank continues to make himself available to ratepayers, not only promoting the importance of Local Government but also taking the time to understand community issues and requirements. Deputy Mayor of the City, Frank has worked tirelessly to ensure development in the region is supported by appropriate planning, combining this with a passion for protecting the natural environment, such as the wetlands in the East Wanneroo area. Frank has chaired several Council committees, including the Arts Advisory Committee and the Neerabup Industrial Area Development Committee. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Community Funding Working Group, the Community Support and Financial Assistance Working Group, the Quinns Rocks Caravan Park Redevelopment Working Group, the Revenue Review Committee and the Waste Management Advisory Committee. Frank is a WA Local Government Association State Councillor and is the City of Wanneroo’s delegate to the Association’s North Metropolitan Zone. He is a delegate to the Mindarie Regional Council, the Wanneroo Agricultural Society and the Wanneroo and Districts Historical Society. Barry Sammels City of Rockingham An Elected Member with the City of Rockingham since 1997, Barry Sammels served as Deputy Mayor for two years, before being elected Mayor of the City in 2003, a position he continues to hold. Barry has an inclusive and consultative leadership style and his mission is to work in partnership with the people of Rockingham to create a leading City with a vibrant community and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while at the same time developing strong relationships with State and Federal governments. Serving for three terms as Chair of the South West Group, Barry led a delegation to Taiwan in 2019 promoting the South Metropolitan region to a global audience. Barry was National President of the Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc’s Committee of Management, and currently chairs six Council committees including the City Safe Advisory Committee, the Customer Service Review Committee and the Governance Review Committee. A local business owner in the City of Rockingham for the past 30 years, Barry understands the needs and values of ratepayers, and is a strong supporter
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