Coffs Harbour’s Helen Mears has today been named Volunteer of the Year at the 2021 NSW Health Awards, which have honoured the outstanding contributions of our NSW Health heroes.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulates Helen on her thoroughly well-deserved state accolade, an exciting moment for her and our entire community.
“Helen is highly regarded and admired and she has been a wonderful ambassador for the Coffs Coast during these prestigious awards,” Mr Singh said.
“Helen has been a United Hospital Auxiliaries volunteer at Coffs Harbour Health Campus for the past 40 years and has been President of the local UHA group, affectionately known as the Pink Ladies, for over 30 years.
“The Pink Ladies under Helen’s leadership have raised more than $3 million for the hospital. Helen has tirelessly raised funds for medical equipment, staffed the hospital’s café and gift shop, and recruited, managed and inspired countless volunteers.
“Helen’s remarkable contribution to Coffs Harbour Hospital can truly be regarded as going above and beyond.”
In December last year, Helen was named the NSW 2021 joint Senior Volunteer of the Year in the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards for her outstanding service to the Coffs Harbour community.
