In recognition of Hetty’s bravery during the war in helping 42 young children survive in Bergen Belsen, B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem in Israel, have given her a citation this month. The decision was made in June 2020 however Hetty only just received her framed Citation and her Medal this week by post. Unable to fly to Israel for the ceremony this was the only way she could accept her award. It says – This is to certify that a Jewish Rescuers Citation has been conferred in recognition of the devotion, courage and heroism exhibited but Hetty Esther Verolme Werkendam in rescuing fellow Jews during the Holocaust. Images courtesy of Julia Ray

* 1972
Recognition and awards · 1972 – Awarded “Most Successful Migrant” by the Department of Immigration. 

* 1977
Appointed to the inaugural Australian Ethnic Affairs.