Volunteer award: Umina Surf Club
Winner of the Gosford City Australia Day Volunteer Award was Umina Surf Life Saving Club.
Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the club had been providing surf lifesaving services to the community for the past 53 years.
"The club has grown from its 10 founding members into over 890 members today with ages ranging from five to over 65 years.
"In the 2011-12 year, the club's 258 patrolling members gave 7137 hours of their time to patrol the beach with 138 rescues completed.
"In the same year, the club was named the Central Coast Surf Life Saving Club of the Year and nominated for the NSW State Club of the Year award.
"The Umina Surf Life Saving Club has been responsible for shaping many of its members into becoming active, responsible citizens who utilise their skills to serve and protect those visiting Central Coast beaches.
"The club also helps the community by sharing its knowledge and expertise with other community groups through regular training and education courses."
Media Release, 19 Jan 2013
Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council