Member for Orange Philip Donato MP hosted the Orange electorate’s annual Community Recognition Awards at the Australian National Field Days Function Centre, honouring the dedication and achievements of local individuals and organisations.
Ninety seven Recognition Award recipients were acknowledged for outstanding service to the community or for significant personal and professional accomplishments. Mr Donato personally presented certificates to each award recipient.
“Our region is built on the strength of its people, and these awards are about recognising those who give their time, skills and energy to make our community a better place,” Mr Donato said.
“Whether through volunteering, leadership, service or personal achievement, each recipient has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
Each certificate presented was formally endorsed with a speech delivered by Mr Donato in the NSW Parliament.
“Every year, this event highlights just how fortunate we are to live in a community where people genuinely care about one another.
“Many of those recognised go about their work quietly and without expectation of acknowledgement, which makes it especially important that their efforts are celebrated by the community they support.” Mr Donato said.