Longtime advocate for disability welfare and heritage Fred Geugjes awarded royal honour
Fred Geugjes, 63, has been appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his decades-long dedication to disability welfare, cultural heritage, and public service. His contributions have supported vulnerable groups and preserved local history, directly impacting communities in Nieuwveen and beyond.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Fred Geugjes |
| Age | 63 |
| Honour | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Award Presented By | Mayor Nadine Stemerdink |
| Location | Nieuwveen |
| Key Contributions | Disability welfare, material heritage, sports, and cultural preservation |
| Roles | Board member (Ouder- en Familievereniging Huize Ursula, STIBOM, etc.) |
| Years of Service | 1996–present |
The Dutch government awards royal honours to individuals who have made significant contributions to society, often through voluntary or professional service. These honours recognize long-term dedication to public welfare, cultural preservation, and community development, reinforcing the value of civic engagement.
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Royal honour for Fred Geugjes
Mr Fred Geugjes, aged 63, received a royal honour today. Mayor Nadine Stemerdink presented the award in recognition of his contributions in areas including disability welfare and material heritage. Mr Geugjes was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
The presentation took place during Mr Geugjes’ farewell from the Ouder- en Familievereniging Huize Ursula in Nieuwveen.
Commitment to people with disabilities (1996–present)
In April 1996, Mr Geugjes joined the board of the Ouder- en Familievereniging Huize Ursula. For ten years he served as treasurer and was a member of the daily board. After this period, he continued as a board member responsible for legal affairs and held various other board positions.
Commitment related to professional work (2001–present)
In March 2001, Mr Geugjes became a member of the audit committee of the Stichting Sociaal Fonds Personeel Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. Since February 2014, he has also served as a board member of Stichting Sticol Ziektekosten and as a contact person for employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Commitment to sport and cultural heritage (2018–present)
In April 2018, Mr Geugjes joined the audit committee of Honk- & Softbalvereniging Adegeest. He also plays as captain in the Slowpitch team. Furthermore, since July 2022 he has been chair of the board of Stichting Behoud Oude Motorgemalen Voorschoten/Leidschendam (STIBOM).