Peninsula misses out in community awards

Many Peninsula groups and residents were nominated in the recent "Real People Doing Real Things Community Building Awards".

None of the selected winners were from the Peninsula.

Groups to receive nominations were the Umina Beach Red Cross Branch, Central Coast LETS, Mingaletta volunteers, Mary Mac's Place and Hospital Art Australia.

Individuals to be nominated were Robyn Schacht of Mary Mac's Place, Bryan Ellis of the Mt Ettalong Bushcare Group, Korina Ivatt from Central Coast LETS and Anne Shean from the Australian Red Cross.

The Umina Beach Red Cross Branch was nominated as a voluntary group.

They won a draw from the nominees for a set of Pearl earrings donated by Michael Hill Jewellers.

Robyn Schacht was nominated as an individual in a paid capacity.

Bryan Ellis, Korina Ivatt and Anne Shean were nominated as individuals in a voluntary capacity.

Central Coast LETS and the Mingaletta volunteers were nominated as non-government organisations.

Both Mary Mac's Place and Hospital Art Australia were both nominated as voluntary groups.

The Central Coast Community Congress Working Party hosted the awards ceremony, held on October 18 at Wyong Council Chambers.

Australian Red Cross Regional PR coordinator Ms Amber Edwards said the awards were presented "to acknowledge the efforts of those in the community who are helping build a stronger community, whether through voluntary or paid work, as individuals, businesses, non-government organizations or even the government".

Press release, 17 Oct 2007 Amber Edwards, Australian Red Cross Central Coast