General News
19 March, 2024
Willing helper honoured with top women’s award
KOOYOORA Women’s Network has presented its annual volunteer of year award to Julie Ramsay. Julie received the award at last week’s network dinner on the eve of International Women’s Day. The Newbridge resident was hailed for being a willing...
KOOYOORA Women’s Network has presented its annual volunteer of year award to Julie Ramsay.
Julie received the award at last week’s network dinner on the eve of International Women’s Day.
The Newbridge resident was hailed for being a willing helper and always busy in community activities.
Network president Colleen Condliffe presented the award.
“Julie has supported husband Frazer on the family farm since returning to the district and is always a willing participant,” she said.
“Julie joined the CWA and was treasurer for many years and is known for co-ordinating catering at local events and organising annual Australia Day and Anzac Day ceremonies in Newbridge.”
Julie, who sang with the Benola Singers in Bendigo, has continued to be part of district choirs and has been an elder and treasurer at Dunolly Uniting Church.
“Julie often takes services and tries hard to keep the toy section of the church op-shop ready for kids to play in,” Colleen said.
Julie told people at the dinner in Bridgewater she was honoured to receive the award.
Guest speaker at the dinner was Inglewood post office owner Kylie Turner who has returned to the district to take on the business.
Kylie spoke of following dreams and being prepared to back ideas “and always having a go.” She also spoke about plans for the relocation of the post office to Brooke Street this year.
International Women’s Day was also celebrated with morning teas organised by Dingee Bush Nursing Centre, Boort District Health and the Tarnagulla community last Friday.
The theme for International Women’s Day this year was Invest in women: Accelerate progress.