Rotary Club makes awards to locals

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach held its Pride of Workmanship and Community Service Awards night at Everglades Country Club on October 12.

Three people were awarded community service awards.

They were Peninsula News editor Mark Snell, Troubadour Folk Club president Marilyn Russell and Empire Bay District Progress Association secretary Shirley Crocker.

The 10 people awarded Pride of Workmanship awards included Peninsula Retirement Village nominees Melinda Dempsey and Agatha Richter, Discount Base Store nominee Karen Martin and Peninsula News nominee Justin Stanley.

Other people to receive pride of workmanship awards included Sea Spice Thai nominee Sharon Vandine, Bremen Patisserie nominee Daniel Bruns, South Street Fruit Market nominee Peter Davies, Bakers Delight Umina Beach nominee Matthew Heap and Varley Constructions nominee Rob Varley.

Mark Snell replied on behalf of all awardees.

The awards are for "local citizens who have, according to their peers and friends, contributed substantially to the fabric of our community and that through their commitment and involvement our lives are enriched".

The awards were presented by Rotary Club of Umina Beach community director Mr Mike Dwyer.

Press release, October 12 Rotary Club of Umina Beach