Residents recognised

Two Peninsula residents were awarded NSW Government Community Awards at a recent meeting of the NSW Government Cabinet meeting at Everglades Country Club on Tuesday, September 12.

The award recipients were Kathleen Morison and Cecily Prentice.

There awards were presented by NSW Premier Mr Morris Iemma and Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

"Kathleen Morison is a community minded 19-year-old university student who was educated locally at Ettalong Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College," Ms Andrews said.

"She has reached the highest awards in Scouts and recently achieved the Queen's Scout Award.

"Kathleen was an Olympic Torch Bearer at the age of 13 and also a school prefect.

"Kathleen holds a First Aid certificate, a Level 2 Boat Charge Certificate in Canoeing and Kayaking and has completed Child Protection Training.

"Cecily Prentice has held honorary positions with Meals on Wheels, the Central Coast Historic Car Club (19 years), NSW Justices Association and the Order of the Eastern Star (30 years).

"Her dedication to volunteering and particularly to fundraising has greatly benefited numerous charities and organisations."

Press release, September 15 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats