Gweneth Benzie's outstanding contribution to netball encompassed playing, umpiring and administration. After being awarded the All Australia Umpire's Badge in 1938, she retired as a player to concentrate on umpiring and administration. She was manager of the first World Tournament Australian team that won in England in 1963. As Honorary Secretary/Treasurer during World War II, Benzie was a member of the Allied forces Welfare Coordinating Committee and arranged competitive matches for the Women's Services. A decorated administrator, her contribution to the sport was recognised with awards at a state, national and international level. Benzie was awarded the IFNA Service Award in 1983, the AANA Service Award in 1965 and she became a South Australia Netball Association Life Member in 1945. In 1978 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to netball.