MAV recognises state’s longest serving councillors

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has formally recognised the dedication of long-serving councillors across the state.

“Serving your community for the four-year term of a council is a great honour for councillors. When terms extend to 10 years and beyond, it deserves recognition,” the Association said in a statement ahead of its annual Councillor Services Awards ceremony.

MAV President, Cr David Clark, said serving the community through local government was a unique responsibility. 

“Communities need dedicated individuals, like those receiving these awards, who are willing to give their time and energy to serve in the best interests of the people and their local communities,” Cr Clark said. 

“Being a councillor can sometimes be a thankless task. We think it’s important, as the peak body for the local government sector, to provide this recognition.

“The MAV has the great privilege of seeing firsthand the hard work and hours dedicated councillors put into their role – often on top of their day job. It’s a credit to all those receiving awards.

“Councils are proud to be part of their communities, they are the true local representatives. It’s a great honour, but equally a responsibility I know all of these recipients take very seriously,” Cr Clark said. 

The councillors recognised at MAV’s 2023 awards were: