Pakenham Secondary College student Kirsten Trewarn is the latest to benefit from the legacy of Ron and Sylva Cameron.
The Camerons lived on a property in Toomuc Valley Road for many years, where they had an orchard growing soft fruits and tomatoes.
They contributed to the Pakenham community in many ways – Ron chiefly through Rotary and Sylvia mainly through Red Cross and Inner Wheel.
They had no family and left money in trust for the ongoing benefit of the community.
A substantial amount was given to the Rotary Health Research Fund.
Some was given to the Rotary Club of Pakenham to establish a trust to assist the education of local students.
The first award was made in 2005 and from then until 2011 the award was made to a student from a secondary school in Pakenham.
From 2012, annual awards have been made to a student at Pakenham Secondary College.
The student is chosen by the school and must be a high achiever, be trustworthy and show leadership abilities. The winning student’s name is inscribed on a special plaque that is displayed in the school foyer.
The student also receives a cheque for $650 to assist with ongoing studies.
