Ron Sharpe is Citizen of the Year

Woy Woy resident Ron Sharpe was named Citizen of the Year in a ceremony at Mt Penang Parklands on January 21.

Through his family business, Sharpe Bros, Mr Sharpe has sponsored a wide range of groups including the Umina Football Club, Woy Woy Judo Club, the Bay to Breakers Fun Run, bushfire appeals and Budgewoi Soccer Club.

Mr Sharpe has been a dedicated member of the Apex Club and was awarded life membership in 1990.

He has helped raise funds for a number of causes, including the purchase of Australia's second surf rescue helicopter and he is a member of the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol.

Mr Sharpe has also volunteered his construction equipment to help out in natural disasters, bush fires and clean-ups.

He has been involved with the Salvation Army throughout his life, being a member of the Salvation Army Band, building the Salvation Army Hall at Umina with his father and being chairperson for the Red Shield Appeal at Umina Corps.

The late Ron Clifton was also recognised on the night for his work with the environment.

Press release, January 24 Vicki Brown, Gosford Council