Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to acknowledge Pamela Lemoine, who this year has been recognised and awarded the Jean Arnot Award for her consistent work on behalf of Graduate Women NSW. Pamela is 90 years young and has received this award because she is a beacon of unwavering commitment to her community. The Jean Arnot Award is facilitated by the National Council of Women New South Wales and in 2024 was awarded to 23 extraordinary women aged 90 and over, and Pamela was included in that. The award is a continuous reminder of the exceptional advocacy Jean Arnot involved herself with throughout her professional life—fighting for women's rights and campaigning on behalf of women across all areas of society to be valued. Pamela received this award to recognise her dedication to Graduate Women NSW, which is an association of women graduates from universities and institutions of higher education throughout the world.

The association supports all women to strive for success and provides recognition and support to women to enable them to reach their goals. This support is provided through scholarships, awards and bursaries. I'd like to take this opportunity today to provide my heartfelt congratulations to Pamela on her award and thank Pamela for her service to our community on the Central Coast.

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