Theatre member receives award

A member of Woy Woy Little Theatre has been presented with a special achievement award by the NSW Governor.

Mr Daniel Williams of Umina was presented with the award at a special ceremony at the Australian National Maritime Museum on March 31.

The NSW Housing Youth Award recognises the achievement of young people living in social housing that have made a significant contribution to their community and demonstrated success in music, arts, culture, academia, community service or sport.

Woy Woy Little Theatre publicity officer Ms Patrice Horne said the community theatre group was proud of Daniel's achievement.

"Many of his winning skills have been honed at the Peninsula Theatre during Woy Woy Little Theatre productions and we are all so proud of him."

Ms Horne said Mr Williams was nominated for the Housing NSW Youth Achievement Award last year and chosen to be a finalist in the award category early this year.

"These awards acknowledge the achievements of young people living in social housing who have made a significant contribution to their community and needed to demonstrate success in one or more award categories," Ms Horne said.

"The Youth Achievement Award recognises young people who have notably achieved in one or more aspects of their life, perhaps by overcoming adversity to reach personal goals, or meeting a challenge beyond their own expectations, basically being a successful all-rounder.

"Daniel was nominated in five of the six categories which is just outstanding.

"In front of the Minister for Housing Mr David Borger and Director General Housing NSW Mr Mike Allen, NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir presented a very excited and surprised Daniel with his trophy and gift certificates."

Press release, 6 May 2009 Patrice Horne, Woy Woy Little Theatre