The Ambassador Program aims to provide voluntary assistance to the Directors by recruiting community minded people who have a genuine interest in the prosperity and opportunities available with the local community. The following seven Ambassadors currently support the program:
Having joined the Board in 2007, John was a key member of the Business Development, Community Partnership and Marketing sub-committee and as a licensed real estate professional with more than 4 decades of industry experience. His role on the board for many years where he served as Vice-Chairman.
John is a former president of St John the Baptist School Freshwater’s P&F Association and a former Director at St Augustine’s College.
John was elected by the NSW/ACT Community Bank Director network to represent the NSW/ACT Community Bank as an elected member of the Community Bank Strategic Advisory Board / National Council. John retired as a Director moving into an Ambassador role in Nov 2021.
Liam became Ambassador after receiving the Ken Ward Memorial Scholarship in 2014 as part of the HFS Limited Tertiary Scholarship Program. He recently completed a Double Bachelor of Actuarial Studies & Applied Finance and is working as a Graduate with a data analytics company and intends to further his studies to become a Fellow of the Actuaries Institute & CFA.
Outside his career and academic life, Liam has actively sought out sport and community involvement. Having represented Australia in Kayaking, Liam has both competed and volunteered with Newport and South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Clubs.
With a career in the banking industry spanning more than 40 years, Sandra’s professional experience extended from Business Banking to the Retail Sector.
Serving in several part time roles since 2004 with the Community Bank Freshwater she was appointed Branch Manager in 2011.
Sandra retired in 2022 after dedicating 18 years to the bank and has remained connected through her role as Ambassador.
Sandra remains passionate about her Community and continues to volunteer her time to ensure the ongoing success of the bank.
To help encourage and support local students with their university undergraduate studies (or equivalent), Harbord Financial Services (HFS) Limited offers up to nine Tertiary scholarships yearly, each to the value of $2,000, to students living within the former Warringah and Manly local government areas of the amalgamated Northern Beaches Council during the course of their secondary education.
To be eligible for nomination for the Tertiary Scholarship Awards, students need to display both academic skills and community involvement. The following schools participate in the program:
Principals of the participating schools are required to nominate the student they believe to be most eligible for the award by using pre-determined criteria. Nominations are reviewed by an independent adjudication panel comprising academic professionals, government representatives and news and media identities.
More information about the nomination and selection criteria
2023
Sebastian Bush
Josiah Pugh
Lauren Peach
Stefanie Fejes
Rebecca Hoffman
Harvey Cordukes
Tara Seymour
Ashling Carroll
2022
Carlos Jorges Ramirez
Georgia Gamble
Milla Papallo
Eliza Lo Russo
Joshus Seward
Maddison Smart
Josephine Kell
2021
Archie Viesis
Jayden Hurst
Andrew Mizon
Piper Harrison
Krishaa Tulsiani
Nikolas Pender
Samuel Bell
Nicholas Taylor
Holly Horswill
2020
Sam LeGeyt
Evelyn Choukhman
Jamacia Leech
Georgia Weston
Neve Morgan
Benjamin Copping
Claudia Hayman
Antonio Trapuzzano
Riona Chapman
2019
Jessica Reid
Joshua Smith
Zali Stamopoulos
Joumana Quinn
Jacob Feledy
Kena Mallender
Joaquin Aitken
Thomas Langsford
Jamie Ribeiro
2018
Katelyn Castle
Kalliste Hardy
Gus Reid
Mackenzie Anderson
Alison Godbier
Luke Perrignon
Marin Turanec
Maya Yaffe
2017
Hiranya Patel
Aaron Skilton
Sofie Rejto
Robert Cantwell
Monty Taylor
Ivica Covic
Olivia Flower
Angus Gilbert
Grace Joseph
2016
Bronte Munro
Jessica Chignell
Isaac Arnold
Huon Williams
Nicholas Chivers
Anna Ritchie
Matilda Gould
James Bourcie
2015
Emily Collett
Konstantin Dunn
Rachel Holland
Alanah Tassone
Wylie Faeste
Matthew Schofield
Julian Harris
Taylor Mills
Jack Sloman
2014
Jordan Gallaghar
Joshua Bannister
Roanize Kruger
Todd Jacobs
Dylan Thompson
Ryan Maguire
Liam Yeates
Violet Warner
James Gourlay
2013
Nina Newcombe
Jovana Zelenbaba
Amelia Loughland
Thomas Elliott
Rory O’Connor
Jessica Williams
Rachel Nunn
Jacob Tsagaris
In addition to these awards, HFS Limited will annually provide a $15,000 Student of the Year tertiary scholarship ($5,000 for each year of an undergraduate degree) to an outstanding student from the local community who has demonstrated both all-rounder academic status while studying for the HSC and a high level of community involvement in a range of activities. More information about this award and its selection criteria
2024 Ken Ward Memorial Scholarship - Sienna Cheesman NBSC Freshwater Senior Campus
2024 Individual recipients were:
Wil Ashton NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus
Maisey Bell NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
Ella Maryska NBSC Manly Campus
Max Martin St Augustine’s College
Charlotte Symington St Luke’s Grammar School
Rubina (Ruby) Ballesty Stella Maris College
