Celebrating outstanding community service

The Pearl Beach community has recognised an extraordinary contribution, awarding Life Membership of the Pearl Beach Progress Association to Victoria Crawford for her exceptional and sustained service.

From left to right: Russell Grove (Vice President of the PBPA), Victoria Crawford (Life Member) and Naseema Sparks (President of the PBPA).

Victoria and her husband Ian have been part of the community since 1976, becoming actively involved from the 1980s across the Progress, Arboretum and Tennis Associations. From 2014–2019, Victoria managed the much-loved Book Fair, later continuing her contribution through the popular back deck café.

Joining the Executive Committee in 2020, she quickly took on Hall Management, leading significant upgrades to the community hall, including insulation, painting, flooring, air-conditioning and security improvements, with further enhancements underway.

Victoria’s impact extends beyond infrastructure. She led a major review of the Association’s constitution, guidelines and Code of Conduct between 2023 and 2025 — work that will shape the organisation well into the future.

In March 2024, during a challenging period, Victoria stepped into dual roles as President and Treasurer for nine months. She continued as Vice-President through 2025 and again took on financial responsibilities when needed, ensuring continuity and stability.

She has also worked tirelessly to maintain community connection, including coordinating access to local coffee services after the café’s closure, and co-leading community concerts since 2019.

Her contribution to the Arboretum Committee has been equally significant, serving as Treasurer, President, Secretary and now as a general committee member.

Supported throughout by Ian, Victoria’s dedication, leadership and generosity have made a lasting impact on Pearl Beach. She is a truly deserving recipient of Life Membership.