Jason Wood (La Trobe, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently I had the great honour to host the La Trobe community awards. It was fantastic to see so many people in my seat of La Trobe and to recognise the great work that they have done for the local community. It was staggering to realise how many years people have been helping out other people to make La Trobe a better place.

I would first of all like to acknowledge the awardees: Sue Bottel, John Byron JP, Lawrie Canning, Cherry Chan, Brenda and Peter Chessum, Emily Chugg, Judith De Bruyn, John Di Carlo, Charles Doro, Geoffrey McGowan JP, Kevin Fewster, Bernard Harris, Sharon Heffernan, Roy Kendall, Colleen Marke, Trish Nicholson, Russell Nielsen, James Sharp, Anne Simpson, Peter Smith, Murray Snell, Berwick Obedience Dog Club and, finally, Connor Beattie. There were also two medallions awarded—one to Peter Smith and the other to Brenda Chessum. I again congratulate all those involved. I also thank all the family members who allowed their loved ones to help our community for so many years. It is a great credit to everyone involved.