Long-serving volunteer Gerda Gunneweg-van Zeijl honored with WestlandStek award
After 19 years of dedicated service to Museum De Timmerwerf in De Lier, Gerda Gunneweg-van Zeijl has been awarded the WestlandStek for her exceptional contributions to local culture and history. The award recognizes her tireless efforts as a volunteer, board member, and public face of the museum.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Award Recipient | Ms G.C.M. (Gerda) Gunneweg-van Zeijl |
| Award Name | WestlandStek |
| Presented By | Alderman Carlieke van Staalduinen |
| Location | De Lier, Westland (Zuid-Holland) |
| Years of Service | 19 years |
| Roles Held | Hostess, Board Member, Public Relations, Newsletter Editor (Spijkerschrift) |
| Museum | Stichting De Timmerwerf |
| Award Criteria | Exceptional contribution to culture, society, or sports for ≥12.5 years |
| Date Awarded | 1 April 2026 |
The Municipality of Westland awards the WestlandStek to recognize outstanding volunteers who have made significant contributions to the local community. This award highlights the municipality’s commitment to honoring individuals who enrich cultural, social, and societal life in the region.
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WestlandStek awarded to volunteer of Museum De Timmerwerf in De Lier
Ms G.C.M. (Gerda) Gunneweg-van Zeijl from De Lier received the WestlandStek on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 from Alderman Carlieke van Staalduinen. The municipal award was presented to her during the reception marking her farewell as a board member of Stichting De Timmerwerf.
Ms G.C.M. Gunneweg-van Zeijl has been an active volunteer at De Timmerwerf in De Lier for 19 years. In 2007, she began as a hostess, welcoming visitors and exhibitors and sharing stories about local history. In 2011, she joined the board of Stichting De Timmerwerf and became the public face in the field of public relations. In addition, she prepared and edited the newsletter *Spijkerschrift* and edited texts ranging from sponsorship letters to volunteer communications. Even during the coronavirus period, she remained active by checking and editing historical texts for publication and made a valuable contribution to the preparation of various rotating exhibitions.
WestlandStek
The WestlandStek is a municipal award for individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the municipality of Westland and/or its legal predecessors in the church, cultural, social, societal or sporting fields for a period of at least 12.5 years.