Umina students are 'young legends'

Umina Public School students have won a "Young Legends" award from Keep Australia Beautiful for a native bush food garden at its school.

They were recognised at the regional awards for the Clean Beach Challenge, held at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on Tuesday, November 9.

Groups at Patonga and Pearl Beach also received awards.

Patonga won the community action award and Pearl Beach the local government leadership award.

Pearl Beach was also highly commended for the natural heritage award.

The ceremony was attended by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Hartcher, representatives of Gosford Council, community groups and surf life saving clubs.

Challenge program co-ordinator, Mr Chris Tola, was the master of ceremonies.

The beaches in this zone were judged by Adam Wolfenden.

The Clean Beach Challenge is a community-based competition which aims to enhance the overall environment of beachside communities by promoting personal initiative, pride, and environmental awareness.

Keep Australia Beautiful is a not-for-profit organisation which acknowledges the work councils, community groups and dedicated individuals put into taking care of their environment.

Lyle Stone, November 10 Email, Keep Australia Beautiful, October 26