Each CEF local foundation is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers. Every year volunteers work with their communities to raise local funds to support local youth in post-school aspirations. They also campaign to identify and allocate those funds to pursue their career aspirations.
Our CEF recipients know that their foundations have confidence that they will be supported on their path to their career dreams.
Each year we award one volunteer the Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award, in the name of Katie Walker a member of our board and past CEO.
”Our volunteers inspire students, communities and each other. I encourage you to celebrate and honour their efforts by nominating outstanding members.
Katie Walker
Previous recipients
2024
Katrina Norwood – Shoalhaven SEF
2023
Robyn Phillips – Gwydir
2022
Justin Fleming – Boorowa
2021
Margaret Carey – Grenfell
2020
Mary Browne – Great Lakes
Beth Hoskins – Goulburn
2019
Jane McGrath – Griffith
Pierre Gregor – Kangaroo Island
Sam Flanery – Harden
Nic Carmody – Yass
2018
John Trist – Edward River
Chen Gaul – Hastings
Ken Martin – Coleambally/Darlington Point
2017
Anne Hornsey – Kapunda
Charlotte Middleton – Harden
Elaine Clarke – Coleambally/Darlington Point
Penny Sheppard – Coleambally/Darlington Point
Paula Heelan – Clermont
Sue Richards – Great Lakes
2016
Trish McKenzie – Paroo
Patricia Jacka – Wool, Wine & Wheat Clare Valley
Trish Solomon – Braidwood
Virginia Taylor – Coonamble
”Investing in our young people is the best investment in our future. They are inspirational and who motivate me to keep going.
Margaret Carey
CEF Grenfell
2021 Katie Walker Award Recipient
”I thoroughly enjoy supporting CEF and the young people of Boorowa.
Justin Fleming
CEF Boorowa
2022 Katie Walker Award Recipient
”When I was younger, I didn’t attend university because I couldn’t afford to go. I just wanted to make it as easy as possible for young people to have the best opportunities for a good, quality education.
