Volunteering is a passion that never ceases for Pittsworth's Lyndall Madden, who today (Friday, October 20, 2023) was honoured for 40 years' active volunteering - and counting - mainly in her home community.
Lyndall joined 46 fellow Council-associated volunteers at today's recognition of service function at The Annex in Toowoomba.
"The rewards of volunteering are far greater than the effort. It is no effort if you love what you do and helping people," Lyndall said.
"I certainly don't look for accolades and saw the example of my father and other family members who have been involved in many community organisations."
In addition to Lyndall's 40-year service milestone (covering associations with the Regional Arts Development Fund, the Pittsworth Visitor Information Centre and Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village, among other community organisations, like the Leukaemia Foundation), Geoff Lawson (Crows Nest Gallery, Hampton Visitor Information Centre) and Val Stevens (Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery) were recognised for reaching 25-year service marks.
Irene Taylor and June Coward were congratulated for attaining their 20-year service awards with the Hampton Visitor Information Centre.
