YOUR COMMUNITY
Local heroes Exceptional individuals who selflessly contribute to society should not go unsung: they were recognised late May by Lane Cove’s Annual Citizenship Awards and Ryde Council’s volunteer Recognition Awards. More than 100 people attended the Lane Cove celebration, where councillors made short speeches about the inspirational achievements of each recipient. Council also presented this year’s Neighbour Day Awards to residents making a difference in the local area. CONGRATULATIONS – AND MANY, MANY THANKS – GO TO: Amanda Liddell, Neighbour Day Award – Lane Cove resident who rescued a five-year-old boy from drowning at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre last year. Barry King, Community Service Award – Barry was the backbone of Lane Cove Computer Pals and was tirelessly helped many grateful people, especially seniors, with their computer skills. Sadly Barry passed away this week – vale Barry King. Bridget Kennedy, Citizen of the Year – champions sustainability by example throughout her life from her artworks to community projects to her home and garden. This jewellery maker refashions materials into new pieces at her gallery in North Sydney and channels 10% profits to the environment and is a co-founder of The Repair Café Sydney North which fixes all manner of things. Dr Bronwen Dalton, Community Service Award – along with two of her Uni Technology Sydney students, Bronwen co-founded Ruff Sleepers which takes care of homeless people’s pets and offers social interaction and refreshments to owners. Caroline Hodkinson, Workplace Council Award – Since starting with Council in 2000 in information systems, Caroline’s appetite for new applications has brought benefits across the board; she now manages Council’s IT department. Charlie (10 years) and Grace Doran (8 years),Young Achiever Awards – heard that some kids don’t play sport because they don’t have any equipment, so they began Gear for Good, a charity to get equipment to them. Dr Frances Christie, Community Service Award – Frances worked intensively over the past three years to develop the $2,000 Lane Cove History Prize from initial fundraising 14 TVO JUNE 2019
to managing submissions, supervising examiners and promotions. She is active in the Lane Cove Historical Society and its Carisbrook Historic House team. Elliott Kliffen, Workplace Council Award – Elliott’s initiative and genuine care for workplace safety has shone since he began as an engineering student at Council in 2105. Isabelle Heim Fund, Access & DisAbility Award – The Isabelle Heim Fund is a Greenwich-based community group which for 25 years has financially helped Walter and Chris Heim support their daughter Isabelle, who’s had severe cerebral palsy almost from birth. Jeremy Cardew, Young Achiever Award – a volunteer on sound and lighting at Lane Cove Theatre since he was just 13, Jeremy is now integral to performance at Chatswood High Katrina Cashman, Music Art & Culture Award – an awarded arts community professional, Katrina has been Vice President of Gallery Lane Cove+Creative Studios for the past three years Len Wallis Audio, Outstanding Business of the Year Award – Len’s business has stayed at the forefront of changing technology 40 years and he has shared his success by supporting local schools, community groups and charities Lochie Paul Beh, Music, Art & Culture Award – As President of Lane Cove Theatre Company for four years, Lochie has strongly contributed to people and engagement through successful theatre work that has also sent funds back to the performing arts community.
Mandy Sayyadi, Sustainable Citizen Award – for Mandy’s work with Lane Cove Boomerang Bags, (part of Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group) which recycles materials into reusable bags which are shared via the Lane Cove bag share bins. Margaret Burke, Community Service Award – Margaret’s events and marketing skills have boosted St Michaels Church and Primary School in Lane Cove, local scout groups and halls as well as local cycling through the Big Family Bike Ride and a cycling advisory committee. Mark Brown, Workplace General Award – Lane Cove Youth Orchestra has flourished under Mark as Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the for the past 11 years. Michael Taylor, Community Service Award – Michael has volunteered with Sydney Community Services for the past five years, performing many roles – driver, gardener and both linen and food services. He is known for his smiling care and kindness with SCS clients. Neil Cooper , Sport Award – the Lane Cove West Tennis Club has bounded ahead under Neil’s presidency for more than 18 years. Phil Arnold, Leadership Award – the Lane Cove Concert Band and Cameraygal Concert Band both blossomed under Phil’s leadership. His talent, passion and dedication also spawned beginner-adults’ bands: the Turrumburra Concert Band, the Karingal Concert Band and jazz band Rusty Gate. Simone Launt-Peters, Neighbour Day Award – for neighbourly kindness.
