Citizen of the Year – Dr Janece McDonald

Congratulations to Dr Janece McDonald on being awarded Maitland Citizen of the Year 2024.

Dr Janece McDonald is currently President of the Maitland Regional Museum, has been a member of the Maitland and District Historical Society since 2014 and has played a key role in organising the annual Maitland Heritage Festival since 2020. She has also been a member of the National Trust and Friends of Grossman House since 2004, is a member of the Maitland Cultural Hub, Hunter Women’s Network,  Paterson Historical Society. Hunter Education Network, and the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub.

Janece has lived and studied in the local area, and is now using her expertise and experiences to promote science experiences for students and general public.