Elizabeth Butterworth has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the community. Ms Butterworth is recognised for her range of longstanding contributions as a founding member of the Anglesea Lions Club and Anglesea Lioness Club where she also served as president, secretary and treasurer.

Betty Butterworth OAM *Photo: Robyn Dodds*

Elizabeth “Betty” Butterworth was awarded the Medal of the Order of the Australia (OAM) for service to the community through a range of organisations.

The 94-year-old’s service and ties with the Lions are particularly strong, as she was a founding member of the Anglesea Lions Club in 1968 and then a founding member of the Anglesea Lioness Club in 1979, later serving in roles including as president, secretary and treasurer.

She has been a member of the Surfcoast Country Women’s Association since about 1949 and has also served in roles including as president, secretary and treasurer, and was made a life member of the organisation in 1988.

Mrs Butterworth has also been a member of the local branch of the Red Cross since 1949, serving as treasurer from 1963-1978; has held leadership roles at the Anglesea sub-branch of the RSL, Legacy and Lions Village Anglesea, and has been a member of the Anglesea and District Historical Society for 40 years.

Betty has stayed connected to Community of Christ over recent years through the non resident visiting ministry of Roy and Margaret Reynolds.