• secured the funding for the Southern Access Road which I named, the Maroochy Boulevard; 
  
• oversaw the transition for the Sunshine Coast Airport to make profits instead of losses for the ratepayers; 
  
• introduced the first direct Virgin flights 
• trialled the first direct International Air New Zealand flights to Sunshine the Coast; 
• successfully negotiated with State Government that the name "SUNSHINE COAST" become a legal destination resulting in the first 18 major highway signs installed in 1985.
• Founder of the University of the Sunshine Coast and President of the Sunshine Coast University Association which delivered the University of the Sunshine Coast.
• Chairman -Sunshine Coast Education Advancement committee- delivered three TAFE Campuses in Nambour and the  TAFE Mooloolaba Hospitality and Business College.
• Introduced the first comprehensive TAFE adult education courses and certificate courses on the Sunshine Coast for trade base and University entrance.
• Founding Chairman of the Sunshine Coast Group Training Company the largest employer on the Sunshine Coast covering 36 different trades employing 6000 young men and women.
• Initiated and jointly funded with Council and State Government t he USC Innovations Centre 
  
• upgraded of Plaza Parade Maroochydore.
• won the national golfing PGA tournament to be hosted at (the then) Hyatt regency Coolum.
• contributed to the funding of  Innovation Centre at USC;(creative business incubator)
  
• upgraded the Caloundra/Maroochy water supply;
  
• introduced a regional platform for animal and pet management laws.
• constructed the scenic Coolum Boardwalk;
• introduced and enforced environmental degradation laws;
• moved Council introduce a green levy to secure open space and wildlife corridors for now and future generations. ( Following week Alan Kurlin moved motion gaining approval)
• developed regional sporting facilities. Councils Olympic Taskforce boasts 7  Olympic standard sporing facilities still serving the needs of our communities across the region.
  
• fought Council to withhold closure of the Sunshine Coast Animal refuge (now considered the one  of the best in Australia);
  
• hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM);
  
• hosted the Olympic Games 2000 torch relay as it passed through the Sunshine Coast on its way north; Council's SCR Olympic Legacy
  
• negotiated the funding for the USC Olympic Tartan track.
• fought to introduce seven day trading for the Sunshine Coast creating extra jobs and services.
• Changed the Queensland holidays to a four term instead of three to ensure accommodations houses gained an additional six weeks of holiday trading.
• our Council was the first to submit our strategic plan to the State Government under the Integrated Planning Act.
• Achieved the highest rating in Queensland for customer service and best run Council meetings.
• AAA rating on financial performance.
• Reduced the debt by $40 million.
• Earlier- introduced Qld 4 terms for schools to increase tourism expenditure to our region.
• and much much more !

Awards and public recognition 

• Order of Australia Medal (OAM) (1994) for contribution to Education and Community. 
• Australia Day Award (1996) for contribution to youth employment, education and training 
• Patron and life member of the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
• Listed in the National Hall of Fame - Tapestry of women leading in Australia (2002)
• Sunshine Coast Businesses Woman of the Year (1999) for corporate governance 
• Honorary Senior Fellow - University of the Sunshine Coast (1996)
• Published in the  'Australian Role of Honour' for service to Education and Community.

• Listed in the BHP book of excellence for Woman Making Their Mark (1986)

• Sunshine Coast Woman of Achievement (1984)
  

• Sunshine Coast nomination for the Outstanding Young Australian (1984)

Executive roles held 

• Executive member- Sunshine Coast Region Olympic and Paralympic Taskforce . 2021-current
• President- Sunshine Coast Arts Convention Exhibition and  Entertainment Assoc. Inc(1997-present) 

• Mayor of Queensland largest Regional Council, Maroochy Shire (2000-2004)

• Member of Local Government (Maroochy Shire Council) (1997-2004)

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Higher Education Committee ( 1991-1997) 

• Chair/coordinator- World Expo 88 Communities of Australia Pavilion (1988)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast University Association (1986-1998)
  

• Manager and Director & Chairman- Sunshine Coast Tourism Board. (1984-86)

• Executive Director - Greater Brisbane Tourism and Development Association (1986-1989)
  

• Founding Chair- Sunshine Coast Economic Development Board (1986)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast International Year of the Handicapped Committee (1985)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Group Training Company (1985-2022)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Regional Development Assoc.( 1984-1994)

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Group Training Company (1984-2002) 

• Chair/Manager- Sunshine Coast Tourism and Development Board.( 1984-1987)
  

• Chair- SC International Year of the Child Committee. (1984)

• Manager/coordinator TAFE Skills for living and working program. (1981-1985)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Advancement Network (1979-1986)
  

• Chair- Sunshine Coast Technical and Further Education Committee TAFE. (1979-1987)
  

• TAFE Adult Education Officer (1977-1982)

• Owner operator Sunshine Coast Motel for seven years 1970's