Rebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I'd like to congratulate all the 2020-21 recipients of Order of Australia medals from around our nation and note my gratitude for all they have done and all they do for our community. In particular, I'd like to mention two recipients from my community who have been recognised for their long and valued service to Mayo.

The first is Winnie Pelz of Yankalilla, for her significant service to arts administration and to the community. Ms Pelz is a South Australian artist whose passion for art began at a very early age and led into a lifelong career in art teaching, practice and administration. The second is Pat Chigwidden of Victor Harbor, for her service to local government and to the community of Victor Harbor. Pat served for 18 years as an elected member of the City of Victor Harbor and she is a long-time volunteer in the community, from the visitor information centre to the Victor Harbor Town Pride group.

With respect to Pat Chigwidden, I would see her everywhere when she was an elected councillor, and I'm sure every member of this place bumps into their councillors quite regularly. Pat would be at everything. Thank you, Pat, for all you do. And thank you, Ms Pelz. I warmly congratulate both recipients on the well-deserved recognition of their achievements in service of our community.