Dan Repacholi (Hunter, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate Elizabeth Napoli for recently receiving the Volunteer Recognition Award from Gymnastics New South Wales. This award is for distinguished service to the Gymnastics New South Wales community. Liz attended the 2023 Gymnastics New South Wales annual awards night at Doltone House on Sydney Harbour earlier this year. Last year Gymnastics New South Wales had close to 72,000 participants with more than 200 affiliated clubs.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of sporting clubs and associations. Volunteers like Liz, who give their time to others, are a huge part of why it is possible for so many people to enjoy sports and develop their skills. Amongst all the volunteer serving the Gymnastics New South Wales community, Liz and four others were chosen to be specially recognised with the Volunteer Recognition Award. It is an exciting time to celebrate the success within gymnastics. The sport has become the third-most popular activity for children in New South Wales.

Liz is recognised amongst the community as a powerhouse. She manages her volunteer role contributing towards gymnastics for all while also coordinating gymnastics at PCYC Cessnock, helping improve and develop gymnasts within PCYC New South Wales and so much more. Our community is very lucky to have you, Liz. Congratulations again, and thank you for everything you do with the kids all around our area.

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