Award





Local pearl farmer takes top award

Third-generation Brisbane Water pearl farmer, James Brown of Pearls of Australia, has been named Australian Farmer of the Year for 2020-21 by the Kondinin Group and ABC Rural. Brown also…






Local volunteer recognised

A Woy Woy volunteer has been recognised at the Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) 2021 Awards Ceremony last week for her dedication to the local community. Gabrielle Grenier from Mary Mac’s…


Firemen recognised for long service

More than 70 Rural Fire Service volunteers on the Coast have been recognised for their service. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Central Coast District celebrated the achievements of…




Council receives major Public Works awards

It’s been a rough year for Central Coast Council, but recognition at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Engineering Excellence Awards has provided a note of positivity. The Council’s…



Stroke sufferer turned to art

A Daleys Point local is in the running for a national award following her fight for a ‘new normal’ after suffering a stroke six years ago. Suzanne Ghent, 59, has…



Distinction certificate for the Con

The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has received an AMEB NSW Certificate of Distinction for a top 10 result for Most Outstanding Studio or Music School for Grade 5 through…


Peninsula Touch referee honoured

TOUCH RUGBY – Woy Woy local, Mason Colwell, has won the Young Coach/Official of the Year Award with Sport Central Coast for his efforts over the past 12 months with…


Sustainability award for Terrigal PS

Terrigal Public School’s sustainability team has won a Schools Environmental Achievement Award at the 2020 Keep Australia Beautiful – Sustainability Communities (Tidy Towns) Awards. The school was granted the award…