[Posted by Frank – FOGG Secretary]
On the 16th of May at the Skyhigh Restaurant in the Dandenongs, FOGG members accompanied Margo Sietsma to the 2009 Kookaburra Awards ceremony. Margo was nominated for a Kookaburra Lifetime Achievement Award for her integral part in the in FOGG’s involvement in the protection, conservation and development of the Grampians National Park – something she has been doing since 1985!
The judges indicated that there were a lot of excellent nominations and that it was extremely difficult to even produce a short-list, let alone an individual winner. While Margo did not receive the reward it is significant that she was recognised by Parks Victoria as one of the nominees for the Kookaburra Lifetime Achievement Award.
I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Margo and look forward to her continued involvement in FOGGs.
For those who aren’t aware, Margo has produced the newsletter on her own for as long as I can remember! She was also instrumental in the creation of this website.