It was my pleasure to announce Newcastle Pride Inc founder, Lee-Anne McDougall, as this year’s Newcastle Local Woman of the Year!

Lee-Anne has been recognised for her years of unwavering dedication, advocacy, & voluntary service for the betterment of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newcastle & the Hunter. 

Under Lee-Anne’s leadership, Newcastle Pride has become an instrumental guiding force for positive change, transforming our city into a much more inclusive, diverse, & vibrant place to be. | Tim Crakanthorp MP

WE ARE SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU LEE!!!