Allan mills
Five Central Coast blokes have been nominated for the first Brass Blokes Award, organised by Lifeline Central Coast.
The award, which Lifeline hope to host annually, aims to recognise men who have faced great adversity and make a significant contribution to their community. The Brass Bloke nominees are Allan Mills from Erina Heights; Dave Pankhurst from Ourimbah; Stuart Harvey from Avoca Beach; Ross Beckley from Tuggerawong; and Graeme wade from Bensville. The independent judging panel will now decide on the winner in recognition of the way they confronted unimaginable hardships and resolved that better services should be in place for our community. “The response to this year’s Brass Blokes Award highlights the strong desire, by those who surround these men, to recognise and thank them for their contribution to the community.” said Lifeline Central Coast CEO Kay Chapman. The winner of the award will be announced on Saturday, October 25, at Avoca Beach Surf Club. The audience will hear the story of Local Paralympian Skier James Paterson, as well the nominees’ stories. Anyone is welcome to attend the award night, which is also a fundraiser for Lifeline Central Coast to help support their new face to face counselling service.
Media release, 9 Oct 2014
Emma Askew, Lifeline
Newcastle and Hunter