Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, is honouring Coffs Coast seniors for their outstanding contributions to the community in the Local Senior of the Year Awards.
Mr Singh congratulated the inspirational local award winners at a presentation today during the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, which runs until 15 March.
“I’m extremely proud of each of our remarkable recipients who really do go above and beyond to make the Coffs Coast community even better every day,” Mr Singh said.
“I thank them for their determination to make a positive difference to people’s lives and for dedicating themselves to helping their community, quite often putting others ahead of themselves in the process.
“They are all community champions who are much loved and admired for their compassion, hard work, humility and leadership.
“The theme for the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival is Live life in colour and that is precisely what our local awardees are doing.”
Local Senior of the Year Awards recipients for 2026 are:
- Phil Crofts OAM – providing hope, a warm smile and support for people in need as a long-time volunteer at Coffs Harbour’s Uniting Church Soup Kitchen.
- Robyn Rooth – well known for her tireless work with community organisations including Woolgoolga’s Red Cross Branch and the Probus Club of Woolgoolga.
- Jane Leach – the highly regarded Marine Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour Unit Commander keeping us safe at sea.
- Neville Anderson and Jennifer Lock – Woolgoolga District Orchid Society’s dynamic leadership duo, instrumental in Woolgoolga hosting the 23rd Australian Orchid Council International Conference & Show 2025.
Visit www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au for more details about this annual celebration of seniors Statewide.
