Editor receives Premier's Award

The honorary editor of Peninsula News, Mr Mark Snell, has received a Premier's Award for Active Citizenship in recognition of his "outstanding voluntary service".

Mr Snell was one of two recipients in Gosford local government area to be presented with a framed certificate and lapel badge by Gosford mayor Cr Robert Bell at Centenary of Federation celebrations at Gosford on November 17.

Nominees were selected for their demonstrated commitment to their community, making an innovative or outstanding contribution to their community and setting an example which inspired, motivated or involved others in voluntary community activity.

The audience was told Mr Snell was innovative in "establishing, promoting and editing a Peninsula community-driven newspaper and website".

"In this capacity, he involves other volunteers by training them in writing newspaper articles.'"

In another voluntary role as Chamber of Commerce secretary, he had been instrumental in instigating a local economic development strategy.

The award was made as part of the International Year of the Volunteer.

"Many Australians are active citizens but do not see themselves as volunteers," .the audience was told.

"These awards aim to recognise the broad scope and diversity of all volunteering efforts at the local level."

The other Premier's Award in Gosford went to Mrs Jean Fuller for her work with the Laycock St theatre.

November 19