Local volunteer, helper, fundraiser and Lion, Marie Tame has been named as a Hidden Treasure in the 2024 Honour Roll in recognition of her exceptional and enduring voluntary service to the Lions Club of Young.
A dedicated member of the club for over a decade, Marie is known for her humility, kindness, and tireless commitment to serving the local community.
Since joining the Lions, Marie has taken on countless roles—organising events, helping behind the scenes, and supporting others with steadfast reliability.
Her approach has always been quietly confident and deeply compassionate.
Marie is someone who gives her time and energy not for praise, but because she genuinely cares.
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“I just like to help where I can,” Marie said.
“It’s the people that keep me coming back.
"I’ve made wonderful friends and I love the sense of community that comes with being part of something bigger than yourself.”
Marie and her husband moved to Young in 2008, and they immediately looked for ways to become involved in the community.
It wasn’t long before Marie and her husband found their place with the Lions Club, where she has remained a devoted and active member ever since.
Over the years, she has taken on numerous responsibilities, often filling positions that others were reluctant to take and doing so without complaint.
“I never set out to take on lots of roles,” she said.
“But if something needed doing, I was happy to do it.”
Despite the considerable time and effort she’s invested, Marie remains modest about her contributions.
“I don’t think I do anything special,” she said.
“There are so many people out there who do amazing things every day.
"I just do my bit.”
Those who know Marie would beg to differ with her warmth, reliability and selfless nature having left a lasting impression on fellow club members and the wider community.
As her nominator put it, “I am honoured to know such a loving, community-minded person. Marie continues to be a strong advocate and member of this Club, and her presence is invaluable.”
Marie’s nomination to the Honour Roll is a fitting tribute to the years she has spent uplifting those around her and quietly keeping the wheels of community service turning. She is a shining example of the impact one person can make—simply by showing up, pitching in, and doing so with a kind heart.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, celebrating the invaluable contributions of women volunteers across regional, rural, and remote New South Wales.
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has encouraged everyone to nominate the remarkable women who quietly make a huge impact through their volunteer work.
“Our volunteers are the heartbeat of small towns, whether supporting sporting clubs, school committees, fundraising for health and medical research, firefighting, or mentoring young people, their generosity enriches every corner of our communities,” Ms Cooke said.
The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, is a NSW Government initiative coordinated by the NSW Rural Women’s Network, has honoured over 1,300 women since 2010, including more than 90 from our electorate alone.
Honourees receive a certificate, and are featured on the online Honour Roll.
Their inspiring stories are also shared in an annual booklet that showcases their motivations and impact.
Now is the perfect time to recognise the unsung female heroes who go above and beyond to keep our communities vibrant and inclusive.
Nominate a volunteer woman today — whether a family member, friend, colleague, or yourself — and help us honour those who give so much.
Apply now at: https://hiddentreasures.awardsplatform.com/
For more information and to read the 2024 Hidden Treasures digital booklet, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/hidden-treasures-honour-roll
