By Mitchell Clarke
Do you know an inspiration person who has made a significant contribution to the Cardinia shire community?
Nominations are now open for the annual Stan Henwood Award, an award honouring the late Stan Henwood OAM and his lifetime contribution to the municipality.
Mr Henwood is remembered for his lifelong dedication to strengthening the community with his positive influence and contributions over the years.
Last year’s award recipient was Wendy Andrews, president of the Lakeside Residents Group and a valued member of the community.
Previous winners have included Robert Porter, Ron and Beryl Banbury and Ray Coombs.
Cardinia Shire Council mayor Jeff Springfield encouraged community members to nominate someone who they believed had made a positive difference in their community.
“The Stan Henwood Award is a fantastic way for council and our community to commemorate Stan and acknowledge similarly motivated individuals in our shire today,” Cr Springfield said.
“I encourage residents to nominate standout members within their community, those individuals who are driven by community spirit and contribute to making Cardinia Shire a wonderful place to live, work, learn and play.”
Nominations must be submitted online via the ‘SmartyGrants’ portal, with applications set to close on Monday 6 April at 4pm.
The winner will be announced on Thursday 28 May at a Mayors Volunteer Reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
