HURSTVILLE Council recognised the services of 24 volunteers at its recent International Volunteers' Day civic reception.
Hurstville mayor Jack Jacovou said the volunteers were recognised for their great dedication, service and contribution to Hurstville city.
"Each volunteer was nominated by their peers and not by the council," Cr Jacovou said.
"This is the highest accolade a person can receive; it is something to be proud of."
The volunteers represented just about every sector, from welfare, education and conservation to emergency services, sports and the arts.
"Volunteering has an important place in the fabric of our community; it is the vital thread that draws people together and helps to create social cohesion," Cr Jacovou said.
Each award recipient received a special commemorative certificate.
The International Volunteers' Day reception coincided with International Volunteer Day — a global event that is celebrated annually on December 5.
■ The recipients
Oi Ling Attard, St Declan's Primary School; Marjorie Bray, St George Private Hospital; Dina Calabro, Keystone Community Solutions; Meryle Chandra, Peakhurst West Public School; Toakase Fine, Hurstville City Uniting Church; Beverly Giles, Hurstville Community Food Services; Penny Grillis, Sunnyhaven Ltd; Denise Kay, Mortdale Physical Culture Club Inc; David King, 1st Oatley Scout Group; Clive Lipman, Learning Links Pre-School; Chang Hsueh Liu, International Buddhist Association of Australia; Cath Mercer, Oatley RSL Youth Club; Michelle Merlino, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Riverwood; Leah Moore, Lugarno Public School; Kathryn Osborne, Penshurst West Public School; Della Owen, Mortdale Community Services; Diane Parton, Mortdale Family History Centre; Alex Sanders-Agius, Riverwood Squadron Australian Air League; Tang Po Kuen, CASS Hua Kang Seniors Group; George Vass, Roselands Probus Club; Anne-Maree Williams, St Joseph's Riverwood Sports Club; Paulette Williams, Peakhurst South Public School; Carole Wright, Hurstville Rotary Club; Dion Zissis, Penshurst Panthers AFL Club.
