Congratulations to Lyn Anisy from the Westland Rose Society who has been awarded the Frank Penn Memorial Award for 2025. This award recognises service at a local level and Lyn is a most deserving recipient.
Lyn has been a member of the Westland Rose Society for 28 years, a committee member for all that time and their Secretary for the past eight years. Lyn was made a life member of Westland last year.
Lyn is a tremendous fundraiser, selling raffles and rose society calendars in her salon. She is always on hand for pruning day, imparting her extensive knowledge to the public. She also is a great speaker at short notice for our monthly meetings and shares her knowledge about staging blooms to members.
Lyn was convenor of the 2010 National Autumn Rose Show, a huge undertaking for a small society. Lyn’s family were involved in this event. Lyn is also at the forefront of the catering committee sourcing whitebait for Westland Ranfurly weekends.
Congratulations Lyn for your energy, dedication, sense of humour and time you give to the Westland Rose Society.
