Three seniors helping the Coffs Coast thrive have been recognised today by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Minister for Seniors Geoff Lee.
Mr Singh and Mr Lee presented each of them with a NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award to mark this year’s NSW Seniors Festival.
In their own unique way, Ken Pay (Coffs Harbour), Lorraine Penn (Boambee East) and Bob Piper (Arrawarra) have had remarkable impacts on the communities they serve, and love.
“Ken, Lorraine and Bob showcase the qualities of seniors who make the Coffs Coast the best place to live in NSW,” Mr Singh said.
“I congratulate and thank them for their generous contributions, remarkable skills and extensive knowledge which continues to be of enormous benefit to our region.”
Our local award winners highlight the diverse ways seniors support their families, and society.
- Ken Pay is Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group vice-president and life member – he’s considered the backbone of the organisation, always ready to investigate new ideas with the group’s best interests at heart. His devotion provides a social outlet for the members, who are mostly seniors.
- Lorraine Penn is ETC deputy chair, Mid North Coast Writers’ Centre deputy president, and has established an Older Women’s Network Coffs Harbour branch. She actively works to minimise homelessness in Coffs Harbour and improve the health and well-being of older women.
- Bob Piper is an outstanding community leader, whose extensive contributions over many years have improved the lives of locals. These include local government, RFS, SES, Corindi Beach Reserve, Regional Landcare, Upper Corindi Forest 2 Coast, Australians in Retirement, Red Cross, Red Rock Bowling Club, Red Rock-Corindi SLSC and Corindi Beach Progress Association.
