The 2009 Volunteer Recognition Awards finalists

Media Release

Monday, 21 September 2009

The Volunteer Recognition Awards have been successfully held at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

Council's Volunteer Support Officer Jenny Astall said the evening, which was held on Saturday night, went exceptionally well with a great crowd and fantastic entertainment.

“It was a terrific evening and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the event and congratulate the award winners,” she said.

“I would also like to thank all our sponsors, entertainers and the awards committee for their hard work in leading up to this great night.”

Those who received awards for the Swan Hill Rural City Council Volunteer Recognition Awards were:

Swan Hill Rural City Council Female Volunteer 2009

Judy Hayes

Kent's Amcal Pharmacy Male Volunteer 2009

Alan Cooke

Ian Ray Electric's Retravision Rural Volunteer 2009 (excluding Swan Hill)

David Mark

Forty Winks Youth 2009 – Up to age 25

Robinvale Secondary College Brass Band

Swan Hill Credit Union Community Organisation 2009

Swan Hill Blue Ribbon Foundation

Swan Hill Club Rural Community Organisation 2009 (excluding Swan Hill)

Bigger Better Beverford

Swan Hill Hardware Mitre 10 Community Event 2009

2009 VFBV State Rural Championships

“While the spotlight was deservedly on our award winners, this awards night was also about recognising and celebrating the remarkable work of all our volunteers across the municipality,” Ms Astall said.

“Once again, I would like to extend warm congratulations to our award winners and to thank all our volunteers for the fundamental role they play in our day-to-day lives."