01/08/2026
Congratulations to 1st Cobargo Venturer Leader and Tech Guru Michael Gross for his Scouting Award, recognising many years of dedicated leadership and his contribution to STEM in Scouting. Thousands of scouts from all over Australia have soldered for the first time and made one of Michael’s electronics projects.
Congratulations also to 1st Cobargo Alumni, now ACT Rover, Jacinta Tarlinton for also receiving an award from Scouts ACT.
Congratulations to all of our Leaders, Rovers, Committee Members, & Adults Helpers from across SC&T Region who received an Adult Recognition Award today, Bravo!
Silver Koala
• Malcolm Campbell, Leader in Charge, 1st Braidwood Scout Group
• Alexandra McCarthy, Region Commissioner (Environment), SC&T Region
• Gregory Pearce, Scout Leader, 1st Austinmer Scout Group
Outstanding Service Award
• Sharon Rasker, Committee Member, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
Silver Wattle
• Sharon-lea Causer, Cub Scout Leader, Dapto Scout Group
• Bruce Crawley, Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Helensburgh Scout Group
• Rodney Cummins, Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Keiraville Scout Group
• Michael Gross, Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Cobargo Scout Group
• Mark Roberts, Group Leader, 1st Thirroul Scout Group
• Yvonne Savage, Leader in Charge, 1st Keiraville Scout Group
• Scott Sawyer, District Commissioner, Illawarra South District
• Lisa Sheedy, Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Balgownie Scout Group
• Gary Smith, Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Figtree Scout Group
Meritorious Service Award
• Penelope Ball, Joey Leader, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Christine Campbell, Group Secretary & Publicity Officer, 1st Braidwood Scout Group
• Mary-Jane Craig, Assistant Cub Leader, 1st Keiraville Scout Group
• Craig James, Group Leader, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Simon Lee, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Balgownie Scout Group
• Jason McWhirter, Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Queanbeyan Scout Group
• Joseph O'Sullivan, Auditor, 1st Batemans Bay Scout Group
• Neville Plumb, Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Braidwood Scout Group
• Lauren Rolfe, Group Chairperson, 1st Jerrabomberra Scout Group
• Jarrod Rolfe, Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Jerrabomberra Scout Group
Special Service Award
• David Birtles, Leader, 1st Gundaroo Scout Group
• Yasmin Cummins, Adult Supporter, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Melinda Hillery, Cub Leader, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Kevin Hindle, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Dapto Scout Group
• Rory Janssens, Assistant Joey Section Leader, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Leigh Jonassen, State Commissioner - Rover Scouts, 1st Figtree Rover Unit
• Vicki McWhirter, Venturer Scout Leader, 2nd Queanbeyan Scout Group
• Katherine Moran, Group Treasurer, 1st Braidwood Scout Group
• Lyndsay Scheitel, Venturer Leader, 1st Illaroo Scout Group
• Kylie Tanner, Committee Chairperson, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Karinna Ugov, Venturer Leader, 1st Bungendore Scout Group
• Joshua Warren, Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Russell Vale Scout Group
• Lara Warwick, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Figtree Scout Group
