Glenda Mountney

Awarded for service to volunteering

Born: 29 April 1938

Entered on roll: 2023

"Always willing to help"

Glenda Mountney has been an outstanding volunteer to many groups, dedicating many hours for the benefit of her local community and more broadly the state.

At the age of 16, Glenda started volunteering with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) and is still involved some 68 years later. Glenda is a Life Member of CWA and has held several positions, numerous times, including President and Secretary of the North East Group; and President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Winnaleah/Derby Group. Glenda has also been CWA Shop Launceston President and Secretary many times and is still cooking and making jam for the shop. She is also willing to knit or “lend a hand” wherever required for the CWA.

Glenda has been a member of the Dorset East Auxiliary for the Blind and Deaf for many years. Other voluntary contributions have been through the Junior Farmers (now Rural Youth) as the North West Secretary, Banksia Bell Ringers, Agfest, numerous catering committees, Tomahawk Progress Association, Herrick Hall Committee, Pioneer Football & Netball clubs and the Royal Guide Dogs.

Glenda has been involved in organising fundraising for the North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital, James Scott Nursing Home and May Shaw Nursing Home. At the age 84, Glenda organised and raised $4,500 for May Shaw Nursing Home for the purchase of Wheelchairs and Princess Chairs.

Glenda has been acknowledged several times with various awards for her exceptional commitment including Dorset Council Australia Day Community Service Award, Centenary Medal, and was included in The Examiner’s publication of Tasmania’s 100 Local Heroes.

Glenda was married to Francis, who sadly passed away in March 2022, and is a mother of four, grandmother and great- grandmother.