Denise Begg of Point Frederick has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to youth through the scouting movement.
Ms Begg has been the group leader of the first Clovelly scout group from 1986 to 2012 and was also Cub Scout Leader from 1980 to 1986. Ms Begg has won a number of awards including: the silver koala for distinguished service, south metropolitan region in 2013; silver wattle for outstanding service in 2006; and, medal of merit for outstanding service in 1995. Ms Begg also received Waverly Council’s Scroll of Honour for outstanding service rendered to the community in 1991.
Media release, Jan 18, 2016 Debbie Bowden, Office to the offi cial secretary to the Governor-General