Wyong State Electorate’s Women of the Year has been awarded to Captain Pam Price DSA MSA of Doyalson Girls Squadron, Australian Air League.
Pam is the founding member of the Doyalson Girls Squadron gaving helped to first establish it in 1987.
Its aim, both back then and to the current day, was to provide females with equal opportunities and experiences through the Australian Air League.
Among many other responsibilities, Pam has organised, inspired and nurtured the Squadron by organising and hosting camps, excursions, flying experiences and educational activities.
Each Friday, she has arrived at the Squadron’s headquarters at the Doyalson RSL ready to engage her team of eight-to-17-year-olds.
The girls also benefit from attending weekend activities two or three times per month.
Pam said it was a very unexpected and humbling honour to receive the Woman of the Year accolade.
“I am sure there are lots of women in our area working hard for their communities.
“I’m honoured that I can receive this on behalf of myself, but also the girls who have been part of our squadron who have also given so much,” she said.
Pam, who is keen to disclose that she is 76-years-old in a bid to encourage people of all ages to join the Australian Air League, said that she would not be surprised if it was thousands of girls that had gone through the Club.
“We’ve had some real success stories. Women who have gone on to work in the Air Force, Army and in social work, taking with them some of the skills they learned in the Squadron,” she said.
For Pam, it has really been a family affair. In 1979, when Pam relocated to Wyongah with her husband and three children, they all joined the Australian Air League.
Pam explains that her daughter, Bronwyn, was a founding member too when she was nine-years-old and is now an Officer.
“We all joined. It was wonderful.
“We really encourage people to come and join.
“We currently have 14 girls in the Squadron, but we are always on the look out for more,” she said.
Pam has previously been awarded the Meritorious Service Award, the Distinguish Service Award in 2018 and Central Coast Volunteer of the Year 2021.
David Harris MP said Pam is well respected in the community and within the Australian Air League through her various roles within the organisation throughout the years.
“She has been a mentor to other Squadrons and most importantly an inspiration to the cadets that she has supported and guided all through the years. Congratulations Pam,” Harris said
Nicola Riches
Congratulations Pam.. I worked with you for many years at Wyong Race Club. You were with the Air League then. You deserve all the praise and awards you have received. Well done.. Lorri Scott