Kirrawee resident and long-time Rotarian Cathy Mason has been named Cronulla Local Woman of the Year for 2021.
This award is deserving recognition of Ms Mason’s generous community service over many years, both locally and overseas.
Cathy is an inspiring volunteer and an asset to our local community.
When you look at the numerous projects Cathy has led or supported over the past 24 years, you get a clear sense of how many people’s lives she’s influenced for the better.
Among other roles, Cathy has previously served as President of the Rotary Clubs of Gymea and Caringbah; Chairperson for Rotary’s Police Officer of the Year Awards; Director of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards; PR & Marketing Manager for the Sutherland Shire Relay for Life; and she was instrumental in establishing Rotary’s ‘Adopt-A-Town’ program in 2018 to support communities impacted by natural disasters.
Now in their tenth year, the NSW Women of the Year Awards shine a spotlight on some of the state’s most inspirational and influential women.
Past winners of the Cronulla Local Woman of the Year Award have been leaders in medicine, health and community advocacy and sport.
NSW Women’s Week is an opportunity to honour the many gifted and strong female leaders in our community.
And speaking of strong women, Cathy Mason sets the bar high – and I mean that quite literally, because she happens to be a champion weightlifter in her age division.
It’s terrific to hear of Cathy’s efforts to encourage more mature women to take up health and fitness and grow their self-belief.
Recently dubbed the “Weightlifting Granny”, Cathy’s love for the sport has led to her becoming a qualified referee and volunteering at many competitions, including the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Congratulations, Cathy, on your wonderful achievements!
Previous recipients of the Cronulla Local Woman of the Year Award are Margaret Corbett OAM (2020), Shirley Smith (2019), Kate Fitzsimons (2018), Alison Todd (2017), Jen Armstrong (2016), Megan Barnes (2015) and Dr Karen Crawley (2014).
Find out more about the NSW Women of the Year Awards and the finalists at women.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/women-of-the-year.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cook’s landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Respect goes both ways . 🙏❤️
Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
✅ Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
✅ Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
✅ Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
✅ Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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Honoured to attend two more moving Anzac Day services this afternoon:
- The 18th Coloured Digger March and Service, honouring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander service men and women.
- The lunchtime commemorative service at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Well done Mark, again
🌞 Good Morning 🌍 🌹Lest We Forget💐 🙏 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhotOs, 👍 #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR 👏
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Honoured to attend moving Anzac Day services at the Martin Place Cenotaph and Cronulla (and to be represented at Caringbah and Miranda).
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It was a very busy morning for you serving the people of NSW and honouring those who protect our nation. Thank you Mark Speakman. 🙏
Lest we forget.🙏
We will remember them
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget 🇦🇺
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