A Lions president and a glass sculptor have been recognised for their community service in the Southern Tablelands for the Australia Day 2021 honours.
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This year the region has two Medals of the Order of Australia (OAM).
An OAM is awarded to individuals worthy of particular recognition.
Marlene Skipper OAM was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the Marulan community.
Ms Skipper has been president of the Marulan Lions Club since 2018 and a member for 18 years. She is also heavily involved with: the Marulan Progress Association, Marulan Public school, Marulan Kite Festival, Australia Day Committee, Monday Seniors Activity Group and Clean Up Australia Day to name a few.
Ms Skipper said her passion for giving back to the community stemmed from the passing of her two sisters from cancer.
"There has to be a reason I'm the one who survived," she said.
"We are not on this earth for long and if we can't help others then what are we here for?"
Ms Skipper's involvement with the Lions Club helped her to "come out of her shell".
"I see so many people who need help but they don't ask," she said.
"I get so much satisfaction out of helping other people."
Peter John Crisp OAM is the recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the creative arts, particularly as a glass sculptor.
Since his first exhibition in 1982, Mr Crisp has held several solo and group exhibitions across the world. He has been a part of international trade shows in Australia and the USA as well.
Mr Crisp has been commissioned to create glass giftware and tableware for His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on various occasions since the mid-2000s.
"It was commissioned for them to celebrate their marriage in 2005. I hand-delivered the tableware to Clarence House in 2006 and met Prince Charles at that time. It was a special time and we ended up discussing reforestation among other things," he said.
He has also president of the Yass Music Club and encourages everyone to give back to the community.
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Vera Demertzis
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
