Terrigal bookkeeper scoops major award
Starting a new business and doubling growth in its opening year is a tough achievement for any entrepreneur, but Central Coast bookkeeper Summer To has defeated the odds and has…
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RFS members honoured for Black Summer bushfire efforts
Narara Rural Fire Brigade member and Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie was awarded the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) National Emergency Medal on July 19 for his efforts in coordinating the…
Dom and Jenna to represent region
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach celebrated two of its young members’ achievements last week. The Club’s youngest member, Dominic Hall, was presented a Certificate of Congratulations after being chosen…
Junior lifesavers of the century
SURF LIFESAVING – Heralding Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 100th year in operation, Zara Tucker and William (Billy) Hawksley have been selected as the Junior Life Saver of the…
Preschool teachers gain national recognition for excellence
The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). The teachers’ passion for what…
Peter Rea receives one of Rotary’s highest honours
The man who made the 4 Villages Shipbuilders’ Heritage Walk an overwhelming success has been recognised with one of Rotary’s highest honours. Kincumber Rotarian, Peter Rea, has received a Paul…
Reptile Park named state ‘Business of the Year’
The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has been named NSW Business of the Year by the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. Park Director, Liz Gabriel, said the announcement, made…
The Glen receives major NSW award
The Glen Rehabilitation Centre in Chittaway Point has been awarded the Outstanding Community Organisation Award for 2021 from Business NSW. The Centre was bestowed with the award on November 25…
Stroke unit one of three to receive Platinum status
Gosford Hospital’s stroke unit is celebrating after being recognised with a second international award for meeting the highest standards in treatment and care. After being recognised recently with Gold status…
Student group awarded for excellence in acting
Students from St Brigid’s Catholic College at Lake Munmorah have taken out a group award for Excellence in Acting at the 2021 OzTheatrics Junior Theatre Festival Australia. The award was…
Samantha rewarded for delivering quality care
San Remo based caregiver, Samantha Harper, has received the Home Instead Australia’s Caregiver of the Year Award. Harper is an example of a dedicated aged care worker who demonstrates her…
Kathleen just fascinated with hats
Kathleen Watson has a passion for fashion, crafting unique hats and fascinators from scratch. The Toukley-based milliner said she has been a hatter for 12 years, learning the craft at…
Anne and David recognised for Arboretum contribution
Two locals were crowned Life Members of the Pearl Beach Arboretum last week in recognition of their dedication to the community and local environment. Ann Parsons and David George were…
Women rewarded for creativity packs
CWA Woy Woy has also been presented with a Collaboration Award for their recent contribution to Coast Shelter’s creativity packs, as reported in PP030. Association President, Jane Bowtell, thanked Rotary…
Educator on her way to national recognition
Central Coast mum Barbara Wallisch loves children. With two adopted daughters of her own, Wallisch has fostered more than 50 children over 28 years and in 2016 she became an…
Celebrating foster and kinship carers
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is encouraging residents to nominate people for a Carer Recognition Award to mark the start of Foster and Kinship Care Week. Minister…
Jodie Minto announced as finalist for 2021 AusMumpreneur
Seven years ago, Jodie Minto was looking for career options which would allow her more freedom and flexibility while raising her young children – and her Erina-based online fashion label,…
New aged care home makes excellence finals
Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care Facility, Hakea Grove, was nominated as a finalist for the Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Excellence In Aged Services Awards held on August 7 for Aged…
Leisure and lifestyle team makes awards final
Staff at Woy Woy’s BlueWave Living have been recognised for their efforts and hard work in a state-wide awards ceremony aimed at celebrating excellence across the age services industry. BlueWave…
Blue Haven firefighter in line for state honour
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliot, will announce the winners of the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (RESPCA) at a ceremony at Parliament House on August…