The Macquarie Matrons were thrilled to win the highly competitive ‘WOW Award for Outstanding Making Magic - unsung heroes’ at the Women Out West awards held in Dubbo last weekend.

The Making Magic Award is given to a women’s organisation which has achieved extraordinary things for the local community.

The Macquarie Matrons past and present are deserving recipients of this award, raising more than $750,000 for major charities including Angel Flight, RFDS and CANassist during their last six events.

In 2005 the Macquarie Matrons formed the Macquarie Regional Support Fund. As a result of the last three balls more than $65,000 has been distributed to community groups throughout areas of need within Narromine, Trangie, Warren and Tottenham.

“We are so proud to have been recognised for our achievements in raising funds in our local communities,” Macquarie Matrons’ co-president Amber Dimond said.

“The award, in effect, goes to each woman who has been a committee member, past and present, for their efforts.”

Macquarie Matrons’ co-president Skye Rush was also nominated for the Award for Outstanding Community Leadership - inspirational heart for which she was selected as a finalist on the night.

“It is wonderful to be nominated and supported by our community and we would really like to thank Women Out West for providing the platform for the women in our area to be recognised for their contribution,” she said.

The NAB Macquarie Matrons 2011 Gala Ball to be held on September 17 proudly supports Westhaven Dubbo.