Wednesday, December 23, 2009

A Huge Honour

Yesterday I was very surprised to receive a letter and certificate informing me that I was nominated for Australian of the Year Award 2010. I'm particularly surprised as if you nominate someone it's a very involved process which requires a lot of information about the person and is given to people well-known in the community for their work for others.
It's a huge honour and was totally unexpected so my family are thrilled. I was stunned but really pleased that the letter and certificate was signed by my hero, Adam Gilchrist, a former Aussie cricketer and current Chair of the National Australia Day Council.
I didn't make it to the finals but am very proud to be recognized for all the work I've been doing for others. How many times does a quilter get this recognition? Not very often I would think. I didn't need the award to encourage me to continue to make and donate quilts etc where others are in need but it's a lovely thing to do for someone. I asked the family if this means that living in a quilt factory makes it worth it. They said "almost"! I did manage to pack most of the quilting clutter away for Christmas and had planned to take a break from the donation quilts but managed to make another 2 QAYG quilts, from donated blocks, yesterday.
I don't know who nominated me but just wanted to say a very heart-felt thank you and Christmas blessings to all who have supported me to get the donated quilts where they are needed.
Hugs Jan Mac

12 comments:

  1. Oh My Goodness! Congratulations! What an honor.

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  2. That is fabulous, Jan!!! You deserve the nomination. So glad someone took the time to surprise you in this wonderful way.

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  3. Congratulations Jan. It is an honour you truly deserve. Have a great festive season.

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  4. Congratulations, you totally derserve the nomination. Thank-you for all the work you do.

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  5. Congratulations Jan, it is indeed an honour that you well deserve. Have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

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  6. That is just wonderful, such a wonderful honor. Thank you for all of your hard work.

    Cheers,
    Bobbie
    www.bobbieashley.com

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  7. What a wonderful surprise to receive the nomination. Judging by your achievements with all those donation quilts, it was very well deserved :).
    Helen in the UK
    (fellow HeartString member)

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  8. Wow, congratulations!!! That is awesome.

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  9. Congratulations Jan. A well deserved honor. You do such a great job always for many different people in need.

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  10. Congratulations! It is an honour you deserve for the wonderful work you have been doing.

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  11. Jan this is totally awesome news!!!

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  12. Congratulations Jan! How wonderful to receive a nomination for such an award - well deserved too for all the wonderful work that you have done!

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