A current STA FM volunteer and an Armidale rugby league stalwart have been recognised for their dedication and hard-working commitment to their communities following the announcement of King’s Birthday Honours.
An Order of Australia Medal has been bestowed to Glen Innes’ Jan Lemon for her dedication to the local community while Armidale’s Cyril ‘Jimmy’ Tanner received an OAM for service to rugby league in Armidale.
Mr Tanner started as a player in 1947 and also performed as a coach, groundsmen, barbecue chef and fundraiser as well as named the Greater Northern Region of NSWRL’s Volunteer of the Year in 2019 and this year’s NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Award.
Ms Lemon has served on the Glen Innes and District Australia Day committee as the chairperson, spokesperson, master of ceremonies and secretary, named on the NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. a long-term committee member of the Lioness Club of Glen Innes, radio presenter at Glen Innes’ 2CBD and STA FM, a life member, president, treasurer, referee, canteen manager, and committee member of Glen Innes Basketball Association as well as volunteers at the Glen Innes Show and fundraises for numerous charities within the region.
Meantime, outgoing General manager Max Eastcott received a Public Service Medal for his outstanding public service to local government.
Mr Eastcott has had a career in local government spanning more than 50 years including stints in Sydney and Byron Bay before landing at Gwydir Shire council in 2001.
Mr Eastcott has overseen numerous initiatives and changes within local government including overseeing the successful amalgamation of Yallaroi, Bingara and part Barraba Shire Councils into the Gwydir Shire Council in 2004, being a driver of agricultural and educational programs within the region, having the Myall Creek Massacre and memorial site included as a place in the NSW Heritage Register, the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Roxy Theatre in Bingara, and much more.
