COMMUNITY NEWS - Zonta’s Woman of Achievement 2025

International Women’s Day is also Zonta Rose Day.  Members of Zonta Clubs worldwide recognise an extraordinary woman in their local area, presenting them with a yellow rose to acknowledge her effort and achievement in making the community a better place to live.

Members and guests of Zonta Club of Blackall Range recently gathered on the deck of Maleny Community Centre for their tenth annual Rose Day celebration. Gillian Allen was named 2025’s Woman of Achievement, honouring her outstanding contributions to community, supporting the work of Zonta, the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia, Royal Flying Doctor Service, and more.  

Gillian’s commitment to the hinterland includes having served as Secretary of the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, she was a past President of Zonta Club of Blackall Range, and she continues in her dedicated efforts to strengthen the community. 

Club President, Margy Henderson, said, “Gillian is an inspirational leader, making a difference through her tireless volunteer service, and we are thrilled to recognise her work with this award.”

The evening was generously supported by local businesses Judi Coey Optometry, Easton Lawyers, and Brant Property; with performances by Sweet Chilli delighting the audience. 

Zonta is a global organisation of individuals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more information see: www.bit.ly/ZontaBlackallRange