24 Mayors and councillors have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the Annual Conference of the Shires Association of NSW.

 

The Mayors and councillors received their Outstanding Service Awards and Emeritus Mayor Awards from the Premier of NSW, Barry O’Farrell, and President of the Shires Association of NSW, Cr Ray Donald, on the first day of the conference held at the Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney.

  

“Between them the 24 mayors and councillors have dedicated 511 years of service to NSW Local Government – a remarkable feat, deserving of recognition!” said Cr Donald.

 

Recipients of the Outstanding Service and Emeritus Mayor Awards, in alphabetical order are:

  • Cr Ernie Bennett – Kyogle Council – Emeritus Mayor (17 years; Mayor 1997-1998, 2001-08 & 2010-11)
  • Cr Paul Braybrooks OAM – Cootamundra Shire Council – Outstanding Service and Emeritus Mayor (21 years; Mayor 1996-2011)
  • Cr John Bruce – Berrigan Shire Council – Emeritus mayor (14 years; Mayor 2000-01 & 2004-12)
  • Cr Robyn Faber – Narrabri Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor (4 years; 2008-12)
  • Cr Graham Falconer – Forbes Shire Council – Outstanding Service (21 years)
  • Cr Kevin Ferrier – Walcha Shire Council – Outstanding Service (21 years)
  • Cr Nigel Judd OAM – Narraburra Shire Council – Outstanding Service (35 years)
  • Cr Bruce Kingham – Blayney Shire Council – Outstanding Service (21 years)
  • Cr Clive Linnett OAM AFSM – Central Darling Shire Council – Outstanding Service (21 years)
  • Cr Alister Lockhart OAM – Forbes Shire Council – Outstanding Service (22 years)
  • Cr John Martin OAM – Singleton Municipal Council – Outstanding Service (40 years)
  • Cr Paul Maytom – Leeton Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor (25 years; Mayor 2004-07 & 2008-12)
  • Cr Robert Menzies – Coolamon Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor (17 years; Mayor 1999-2012)
  • Cr Bruce Miller – Cowra Shire Council – Outstanding Service and Emeritus Mayor (21 years; Mayor 1994-2008)
  • Cr Brian Mitsch – Deniliquin Council – Emeritus Mayor (13 years; Mayor 2000-01 & 2009-12)
  • Cr Gary Poidevin – Corowa Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor and Service Bar (32 years; Mayor 1995-2002 & 2004-10)
  • Cr Joy Schultz – Forbes shire Council – Outstanding Service (21 years)
  • Cr Phillip Silver  - Ballina Shire Council  - Emeritus Mayor (10 years; Mayor 2002-12)
  • Cr Maurice Simpson – Weddin Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor (17 years; Mayor 1999-2012)
  • Cr Peter Speirs OAM – Narraburra Shire Council – Outstanding Service (35 years)
  • Cr Ron Sullivan – Coonabarabran Shire Council – Outstanding Service (25 years)
  • Cr Susan Taylor – Deniliquin Council – Outstanding Service (20 years)
  • Cr Mark Troy – Bellingen Shire Council – Emeritus Mayor (8 years; Mayor 2004-12)
  • Cr Graham Wellings – Central Darling Shire Council – Outstanding Service (30 years)