Redland City Council has recognised two Redlands Coast residents who were named on this year’s Australia Day Honours List for their outstanding contributions to the community.
Pamela Tranter of Cleveland and Madonna McKenna of Capalaba were formally acknowledged at yesterday’s General Meeting.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said both residents were very worthy recipients of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division.
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“Both Pamela and Madonna have given so much to the community and I’m pleased to see them being recognised for their dedication in their chosen fields,” the Mayor said.
“They join an inspiring list of people on Redlands Coast whose actions have enriched our community and who have received an Australian Honour.
“On behalf of Redland City Council and the community, I congratulate them and thank them for everything they have done on both Redlands Coast and beyond.”
Pamela Tranter received her OAM for service to the community of Redland City.
She has been involved with a number of local community organisations, including:
- Forum Communicators Association Inc – volunteer since 1989; former state president and former secretary.
- Redlands Branch, Cancer Council Queensland – volunteer since 2005; current vice-president; former treasurer and secretary.
- Redland Women’s Information Network – coordinator for 10 years.
- Night Ninjas – volunteer.
- Bay FM Radio Station – station administrator and announcer for 20 years.
Madonna McKenna received her OAM for service to netball as an administrator, and to the community.
This includes:
- Netball Queensland – member of the Competitions Advisory Group since 2020; current bench official for the HART Sapphire Series; former member of the Horizon Three Project Steering Group since about 2020; treasurer 1984-1999; assistant treasurer 1976-1984.
- Metropolitan District Netball Association – treasurer 1995-2003; former representative team manager.
- PCYC Queensland – former secretary, PCYC Netball Club South Brisbane; former player, coach and umpire.
- Mater Hospital Brisbane – volunteer since 2009.
- Commissioner of Declarations, 1995-2020.
More than 1000 Australians from various professions – including science and research, sport and the arts – were recognised on this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
