The finalists for the Aston Community Awards have been announced and it is an impressive list of locals doing wonderful things for our community during very tough times.
I initiated these awards eight years ago to recognised local individuals and community groups who give their time, skill and energy to helping others and making the Knox community a better place to live.
These awards are named after Tilly Aston who did more than any other Australian in our history, for the welfare of Blind Australians through her tireless work and service as a writer, teacher and administrator.
The 2021 Finalists are:
For the individual volunteer category:
- Amanda Huckel
- Glenn Schultz
- Kristi Disney
- Richard Spurr
- Leanne Siwes
- Andrew Sadler
- Gayle Dye
- Gary Cantwell
- Rachelle Anderson-Edwards
- Craig Douglas
- Anne Brear
- Kevin Tan
- Nicholas King
- Tam Nagorcka
- Joseph Aiello
- Janusz Klepka
- Mark Oudshoorn
- Sharon Hallworth
- Brad Krawczyk
- David Bourke
For the senior volunteer category:
- Avril Gilding
- Krystyna Klepacz
- Marilyn Harrison
- Keith Bunnett
- Indra Ozolins
- Keith & Jenny Slater
- Alan Richmond
- Gordon Connor
For the community group category:
- Bipolar Life Victoria
- Rotary Club of Rowville Lysterfield
- Community Houses Association of the Outer eastern Suburbs
- Knox Community Baptist Church
- Sant Nirankari Mission
- Knox Gymnastics Club
- The Well Emergency Food Relief Team at the Wellington Care Centre
- Meals on Wheels Volunteer Group
- Cavell Kitchen
- EPIC Youth
- Rose Street Op Shop – Tamminya House
- Outer Eastern Vietnam Vets
- Waverley City Soccer Club
- Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
- Lions Club of Rowville
- Different Journeys – Autism Swim Events
Thank you to all those who took the time to nominate someone doing fantastic work in our community.
I wish all finalists the best of luck, the winners will be announced in an upcoming awards night when restrictions allow.
