Glenys Paranihi, President of the Northern Suburbs Netball Association, is the 2025 Willoughby Local Woman of the Year in recognition of her selfless, generous and enduring volunteering in our community.

The Willoughby community proudly recognises Glenys’ rich contributions to many sporting and school communities in our area and beyond. Her dedication to fostering youth development, sportsmanship, and community spirit has left a lasting impact on countless children, adults and families.

Glenys’ leadership in netball for over twenty years has provided tens of thousands of players and officials with valuable opportunities to grow, compete and thrive. Through her commitment to the Northern Suburbs Netball Association, she has helped shape the future of the sport in our community, contributing through key positions such as Selections Convenor and Competition Convenor, as well as spearheading initiatives that enhance player development and competition standards.

Beyond netball, Glenys has also dedicated her time to supporting the wider community. She has served two local school P&C groups as Secretary and from 2002 to 2012 Glenys actively supported Meals on Wheels at the Dougherty Centre in Chatswood.

The Local Woman of the Year Awards is an annual program celebrating outstanding women in local communities. This local program runs alongside the prestigious NSW Women of the Year Awards program.

This year, 93 women have been nominated by their local MPs to be acknowledged during NSW Women’s Week (2-8 March). Each Local Woman of the Year award recipient will receive their certificates at the 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Thursday 6 March.

Congratulations again to Glenys Paranihi on this well-deserved recognition. Willoughby is grateful to you and proud of you!