Louise Markus (Macquarie, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Many people in the electorate of Macquarie make a real difference to the lives of individuals and families and, indeed, are a gift to our local community. Awarded annually, the Rotary Inspirational Women Awards seek to recognise the work of incredible women who sacrifice and give of their time, skills and abilities, investing in and impacting positively the lives of others. One such person is Carolyn Byers, a true woman of substance. Carolyn is a woman who lives and breathes compassion.

In New South Wales, Rotary recognised eight very deserving recipients at its awards dinner earlier in the year. The awards were presented by the President of Rotary International, Ray Klinginsmith. The array of achievements of each woman is outstanding and deserving of recognition and applause. One of eight awardees from across New South Wales, Carolyn Byers was the recipient of a Rotary Inspirational Women Award. The award was in recognition of her hard work within the community, volunteering her time in support of numerous community organisations including LINCS Hawkesbury, which supports Hawkesbury families struggling with social isolation or a lack of support from family and friends, and the Rotary Club of Hawkesbury, which runs numerous youth camps, community barbecues and other fundraising activities. I congratulate Carolyn on the well-deserved recognition of her hard work for our community.

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