City of Newcastle will name a scholarship after the late Meg Purser, supporting a talented communications student who shares Ms Purser's passion and community focus.
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The council proposes to offer $5000 to an undergraduate student in the second year of a communications degree at the University of Newcastle each year for three years under the initial funding.
The matter will go to Tuesday night's council meeting.
Ms Purser worked behind the scenes with organisations including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Got Your Back Sista and Hunter Breast Screen.
She died in January after battling breast cancer, and in March was posthumously named woman of the year.
Her father said there was "little she enjoyed more than helping young communicators launch their careers.
"Scott Mills, Meg's husband, and the family are both delighted and honoured by this way of acknowledging Meg's contribution to Newcastle," Mr Purser said.
"She would have been thrilled but also a little surprised by this initiative of council."
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Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said it was a fitting tribute.
"Meg was strong, brave and an incredibly dedicated professional communicator and executive, with a spirit for life and passion for her work that I'll always remember," Cr Nelmes said.
"She touched the lives of so many across Newcastle and beyond.
"We at City of Newcastle were fortunate to work closely with her in 2020 to re-establish the Business Improvement Associations and she was always generous with her time, wisdom and expertise."
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Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
