Marcis has presented the Honorary Award to Kim Christian Beazley AC, the Governor of Western Australia as part of World NGO Day 2021.

This awareness day is marked in 96 countries and six continents, including Australia. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) describes NGOs as “…powerful agents for change”.

The Government House of the Governor of Western Australia stated:

“From international aid to local grassroots organisations, NGOs are the backbone of our communities, and their work is significant. We thank all founders, employees, volunteers, members and supporters of these organisations on this day, and every day.

The Governor is proud to support World NGO Day as part of his mission to work for the betterment of the State of Western Australia and all members of its communities.

The Governor is Patron to more than 130 community organisations, many of which are NGOs with a charitable or community oriented set of objectives. Their work can be categorised across the areas of arts and culture, community, conservation and environment, education, defence and veterans, health, and heritage.”

Kim Beazley AC was previously Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 1995 to 1996, Leader of the Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1996 to 2001 and 2005 to 2006, and Ambassador to the United States from 2010 to 2016.

References:

https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/governor-receives-honorary-world-ngo-day-award/