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Rotary presents community awards

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy held its Pride of Workmanship and Community Service awards night on Tuesday, February 12.

Publicity officer Mr Ross Pearse said that 70 members of the Rotary Club and their guests attended.

"The Pride of Workmanship award recognises vocational excellence of the highest degree and to honour outstanding contribution by individuals or teams of a few individuals for significant advancement in their vocational field."

This year's awardees included Tony Day of Armstrong Automotive, Bernadette Wilkins from Pearl Beach Café, Lance and Milie Gidgeon and Michelle Moreno.

"When recommending Tony for the award, Mr Armstrong mentioned Tony's outstanding attention to detail and his personal attitude towards customers," Mr Pearse said.

"Bernadette Wilkins is a cook at Pearl Beach Café and will soon be a chef.

"The proprietor of the café, Mr John Karbowiak, complemented Bernadette on her drive and enthusiasm.

"The Community Service award is given to those members of the community who have worked to improve the community we live in.

"This award was given to Mr Lance and Ms Millie Gidgeon who have volunteered many hours of service to the community.

"They have given service to improve the lives of the residents of Peninsular Village Aged Care.

"Also honoured was Michelle Moreno for organising fund raising events, including organising for gifts to be donated for the Woy Woy Rotary trailer raffle."

Press release, 20 Feb 2008 Ross Pearse, The Rotary Club of Woy Woy