LORETTA Hawke celebrated a commendable milestone on Saturday.
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Known as the 'Tupperware Queen' throughout the community, the self-proclaimed lover of the fantastic plastic has served a 50 year reign in the Tupperware industry.
Surprised by her close friends and family at the Dubbo RSL Club Resort, Mrs Hawke hosted what her children called "Dubbo's Biggest Tupperware Party".
Daughter Donna Hawke said her mother definitely practiced what she preached.
"In those 50 years in the business, she's been a manager for 47 of those," Ms Hawke said.
Loretta's love for the fantastic plastic was what attracted her to the Tupperware industry, with the product discounts in her eye sight.
Ms Hawke said she believed her mother would have hosted thousands of Tupperware parties in her time.
Another of Loretta's daughters Lee-Anne Keen said she didn't think her mother would retire any time soon.
When asked if the girls thought their mother would reach her diamond anniversary in the Tupperware game, both said they thought she may slow down eventually.
Long-time friend Jenny Ryan said Loretta's love for Tupperware had opened the door for so many people over the years.
"She's just such a wonderful person with a loving and supportive family," Mrs Ryan said.
"Her husband Donny deserves a medal. He is her backstop," Mrs Ryan said.