The Millwater Community Awards

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We have a winner!

Millwater, you have spoken! After a high turnout of voters and all being counted – we are delighted to announce that the winner of the Millwater Community Award 2016 goes to:

John McSwigan

Congratulations, John! Having reached the short-list of five great community-minded people last month, Millwater really switched into top gear and voted for their clear favourite. Our grateful thanks go to our wonderful community who nominated and voted.

theMillwatermag would also like to extend a huge ‘thank you’ to Bookabach, Northern Union and Mike Pero Silverdale. Bookabach and Mike Pero Silverdale kindly donated the $500 Bookabach voucher. Glenn Phipps from Northern Union donated the $50 meal vouchers to each of our finalists and, along with Mike Pero Silverdale, hosted the celebratory Awards Evening.

John McSwigan – just some of the accolades

“I’d like to nominate John for this award because of his commitment to keeping safe the kids who cross at the busy Millwater/ Bankside/Longmore intersection. He deserves some recognition for the mornings and afternoons he is out there with a smile and a wave, whether rain or shine!”

“Whatever the weather, he stands there, giving up his own time to make sure our children get to school safely. He always has a smile for everyone and is a genuine all-round guy.” “We are so lucky to have a group of wonderful people to be our ‘traffic guard’, they are there all season-round, rain or strong sun, really have much appreciation for their great heart. Because I could only nominate one person, I choose John because most of the time he is always there, and I can feel that he really loves and enjoys this volunteer job. He is also a good guy to chat with; he brings us lots of smiles.”

theMillwatermag agrees 100% and is proud to celebrate John as Millwater Community Award winner for 2016.