We are very proud to share with you the news that our Executive Officer Justene Gordon has been honoured with the 2016 Warringah Council Citizen of the Year award! This is well-deserved recognition of her hard work and commitment to The Burdekin Association, for which we are all very grateful!
Justene became a member of the Burdekin Committee during 2008 and was appointed Chairperson in 2013. In 2016 she resigned from the Committee to take up the role as Executive Officer. She has worked tirelessly to ensure our continued existence and growth.
You can check out all the photos from the day on our Facebook page.
From Warringah Facebook page 26th January
"The weather was on our side at our first beachside Citizenship Ceremony where we welcomed 25 new Aussies! We also recognised the outstanding community contribution during the Warringah Australia Day Citizens of the Year awards, congratulations:
– Justene Gordon – Citizen of the Year
– Christopher Syme – Young Citizen of the YearWith recognition of Outstanding Community Service awards to:
– Anne Jenkins
– Rosemary MacDonald
– Tye Bate
– Zach JobsonThe Community Event of the Year was awarded to ‘100 Years 100 Boats – ANZAC Commemorative Landing and Ceremony’. This event that saw 15,000 people descend on Collaroy Beach to mark the World War 1 Gallipoli landing. Well done everyone! #AustraliaDay"
From The Manly Daily 27th January
Awards for going that extra mile
The woman at the helm of the organisation which helps homeless and vulnerable young people has been named Warringah Citizen of the Year.
Justene Gordon 39, of Cromer has dedicated almost 20 years to the Burdekin Assocation as a worker and volunteer. She said it was “really nice” to be recognised.
