Long-serving councillor Greet Hilbrink-Hofstra awarded Royal honour in Maasgouw
After 32 years of dedicated public service, Greet Hilbrink-Hofstra has been honored as a Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau. Her decades-long commitment to local governance in Maasgouw and Maasbracht highlights the impact of steadfast civic engagement on communities.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Greet Hilbrink-Hofstra |
| Honour | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Presented by | Mayor Dion Schneider |
| Municipality | Maasgouw (formerly Maasbracht) |
| Years of Service | 32 years |
| Council Terms | 5 terms in Maasgouw, nearly 13 years in former Maasbracht municipality |
| Date of Award | 30 March 2026 |
The municipality of Maasgouw, like other Dutch local governments, plays a key role in representing citizens' interests, implementing national policies, and managing community services. Awards such as the Order of Orange-Nassau recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to public service and local governance.
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Royal honour for Greet Hilbrink-Hofstra
During the farewell of the Maasgouw municipal council in its previous composition, Mayor Dion Schneider presented the award of Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau to Mrs Greet Hilbrink-Hofstra.
Mrs Hilbrink has been an active representative since 1994, first in the former municipality of Maasbracht and since January 2007 in the municipality of Maasgouw. Over the past 32 years, she has continuously dedicated herself to public service and has always been a highly engaged councillor. She has served five council terms in Maasgouw and was previously a councillor in the former municipality of Maasbracht for nearly 13 years.