It is fair to say that motorsport was in Jan Blizzard's blood. So it came as no surprise when the Loftus resident was awarded an Order of Australia Medal during the recent King's Birthday Honours for her contribution to motorsport over many years. In fact, Mrs Blizzard was only 15 when she joined the St George Motor Cycle Club. It was a decision that seemed inevitable given her mother's maiden name – Speed. Mrs Blizzard's high regard within the St George Motor Cycle Club was highlighted by her 11‑year tenure as president. Incredibly she also held the position of secretary of the club for 60 years, from 1959 until 2019, and served as an Auto Cycle Union delegate. Mrs Blizzard's contribution to the motorsport was certainly not limited to the St George club though. She officiated various meetings throughout the years at several locations including: Oran Park; Amaroo Park; and Mt Panorama, Bathurst. Congratulation again to Mrs Blizzard on a much-deserved Order of Australia Medal. I know the many people that you have assisted over the years through your association with motorsport would be enormously proud of you, like I am.