Tony Arico wins community award

Peninsula businessman Mr Tony Arico has received an Australia Day Community Award for outstanding performance in business.

The award was presented to him recently by Cr Tony Sansom on behalf of Gosford Council.

Gosford District Chamber of Commerce nominated Mr Arico for consideration after "17 dedicated years" in the community.

Mr Arico established his first travel agency in Woy Woy in 1986, followed by the opening of the Gosford agency in 1992.

Both agencies were formerly associated with the Traveland group until the demise of Traveland in 2001, after which an alliance was formed with Travelworld.

A proud Rotarian of many years, Tony has "provided invaluable support" to West Gosford Rotary community projects, as well as prize sponsorship for many community fundraising activities, according to the Chamber.

Sponsorships included the Australasian Orchid Spectacular, Mingara Series 3 Fun Run, Bay-to-Breakers Fun Run, Laycock Dance Theatre, Miss Gosford Showgirl Quest, Central Coast Community Chest, and the Australian Filipino Association Central Coast.

The professionalism and achievements of Tony's travel agencies has been recognised through several industry awards over the years.

These included the Outstanding Contribution to the Community award at the 2002 Peninsula Business Awards, and Retailer of the Year for Services at the Imperial Shopping Centre.

Other business awards were won in 1999, 2000 and 2001

Mr Arico and his team specialise in domestic and international travel and travel services and can be found at Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford and Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy.

Newsletter, March 19