Bryan Mulquiney, volunteer with Goulburn Mulwaree Council, has won the 2020 Senior Volunteer of the Year Award, at the Southern Inland Regional Award Ceremony of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, held via Zoom on Thursday 8 October. This is the 14th year of the awards which are held by The Centre for Volunteering. Gemma Rygate, CEO of The Centre for Volunteering, noted during today’s ceremony that more than 118,000 nominations were received statewide.
Bryan has been recognised for his work as a volunteer with the Museums section of Goulburn Mulwaree Council over the last seven years. His consistent dedication to performance excellence can be demonstrated by the volunteer work he carries out at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks two days per week. He is also willing to assist whenever needed at our other museum - Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum. Bryan works tirelessly doing grounds work, maintenance, minor construction work, rubbish collection, gardening and steam engine preparation in readiness for our open “steaming” days. He also volunteers is time on weekends to assist with Museum events, including set up, pack up, providing tours and information to visitors.
Bryan has a positive attitude and promotes the Museums in the Goulburn and wider community. The Goulburn Historic Waterworks is a special place known for its historic significance, rarity and beauty. It is a jewel in the crown of Goulburn and provides an idyllic setting for picnics, group bus tours, weddings, walking, bird watching, fishing, canoeing and those interested in history. Without Bryan’s special qualities of leadership, resourcefulness, proactiveness, kindness and many practical skills the Waterworks would not be the stunning place that is it. Bryan has been invited to attend the NSW State Gala Award Ceremony in December.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council would also like to congratulate residents of the region who were nominated for awards, including Marlene Skipper of Marulan Progress Association, and Marie Kennedy of National Trust Riversdale.
A number of organisations were also nominated in the ‘team’ category, being: Goulburn & District Netball Association Executive Committee, Goulburn CWA of NSW Branch, Goulburn Evening Branch CWA of NSW, Marulan Branch CWA of NSW, Mulwaree Branch CWA of NSW, Tarago CWA Evening Branch and Tarago CWA Branch.
