St John WA celebrates as volunteers share Australia Day honours and awards
Once again, St John WA volunteers have brought home a swathe of Australia Day awards, making the organisation very proud of their contributions to the service of humanity.
As well as three St John WA paramedics and a regional volunteer receiving Ambulance Service Medals, the following team members were also honoured by their communities.
Freeman of the Shire of Gingin – Bob James
Community Citizens of the Year
- Michelle Lowen (Cue)
- Emma McKeown (Mt Magnet)
- Dean Mullins (Harvey)
- Danielle Wisewould (Jerramungup)
- Tara Bradford (Perenjori)
- Annie Argent (Lake Grace)
- Garry Davis (Donnybrook-Balingup)
- Yvonne Bowey (Kulin)
- Deb Smith (Plantaganet)
Senior Citizen Award
- Paul Bradley (Katanning)
- Dennis Wade (Carnarvon)
- Kevin Scarr (Coorow)
Young Citizen of the Year
- Hugo Lengele (Exmouth)
- Zoe Blurton (Northam)
- Gabby Tempero (Ravensthorpe)
Community Group of the Year
- St John Perenjori
Organisation/Sporting Club Person of the Year
- Rebbecca Ettridge (Cranbrook)
St John WA General Manager Rural and Remote Ambulance Karen Stewart said: “Every day our volunteers do incredible work, and it’s great to be able to celebrate those who go above and beyond to give back to their community.”
“Congratulations to all those who were nominated for awards, and to all award winners.
“St John WA is very proud of the work you do and the commitment of your time away from your friends and family to support your communities.”
St John WA is not notified of award recipients so if we’ve missed somebody, please email media.relations@stjohnwa.com.au.
