Blue Mountains News

The awards were held as part of the Seniors Festival and acknowledged the contributions of 27 individuals and one organisation from across the Blue Mountains who assist in the wellbeing of our older residents.

The recipients were awarded for their dedication, energy, creativity, generosity and tireless dedication to seniors and the community.

The awards were officially opened by Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Councillor Romola Hollywood and Councillor Mick Fell, representing Mayor Mark Greenhill and delivering a speech on his behalf.

Cr Greenhill said: “I want to thank personally on behalf of Council all you special individuals and organisation for your continued efforts. You are the reason we have an inclusive, caring and vibrant community.

 “To all of you here today, however you have come to be here, I want to say that while your efforts are focused on the senior members of our community, what you do has a ripple effect. 

“Your caring attitude, your generosity, your friendliness and your community-spirit is felt throughout our Blue Mountains and is a very important part of what makes this such a wonderful place to live.” 

The 2025 Seniors Week Recognition Award recipients were:

Individual award recipients

• Cath McCabe
• Grahame Edwards 
• Lyn Edwards
• Kerry Heeley-Binns
• Deslie Jackson
• Grahame Jackson
• Clive Arasaratnam-Smith
• Ken Ford
• Denise Martin  
• Helen Boyle
• Simon Hare
• Jacqeline Foley
• David Bromley
• Allan Wood
• Susan Thompson
• Tracey Macaulay
• Lucian Keegel
• Roy Davidson 
• Lyndall Crompton
• Phil Selman
• Olga Kuznik
• Mary Read
• Wayne Read
• Adrian Howie
• Lorraine McMiles
• Martin Wilcox
• Robyne Ridge 

• Lawson Conference St Vincent De Paul