Reward an LG Local Legend

Dominic Votano

NSW

Dominic and wife Tanya are tireless fund-raisers for Cancer Council of NSW. In the just completed 2021 Shitbox Rally they were recognised as the highest fund-raisers at over $100,700. In the past 5 years they have raised over $250,000 for the chosen charities and specifically devoted the past 18 months to making a huge difference after Dominic lost his Dad at the beginning of 2020.

Patricia Scheetz

NSW

Patricia set up a charity to support transplant recipients and those living with chronic illness to provide them with a stable, flexible and inclusive workplace. Patricia has lived with a life-long chronic illness and received a life-saving double organ transplant, and understands the struggle this vulnerable group experience every day.

Jocelyn Slater

QLD

For more than 20 year my mother has dedicated herself to the Veterans community. With hospital visits, welfare groups, day clubs and an Op shop with Wounded Heroes. Now at 79, my mother shows no signs of slowing down. Her work with the Veteran community is inspiring.

Issabella Narayan

NSW

My 14 year old daughter Issabella Narayan doesn’t only swim for competition but also for charity. This year in March she swam 106.43km and raised a total of $3000 for the reach out foundation. She also raised money and swam for starlight and did the MS super challenge. Selfless teen.

Patricia West

QLD

An absolutely wonderful, caring woman who tries to assist all who come into her world, even me.

Dwayne Routledge

QLD

This bloke will do anything for a person in need. He’s gone through tragedy with his family & understands the meaning of help when needed.

Alyshia Clarke

VIC

Alyshia runs an all-abilities dance school called Dance 4 All. Her classes sends positive messages of acceptance into the community and breaks down barriers to inclusion. It also encourages children of all abilities and skill levels to be active, improve their fitness and get moving.

Alison LEE

NSW

From getting strays home, to raiding the freezer for a mum in need of food at 9pm on a Sunday night, to dropping off toilet paper for the elderly during the great 'toilet paper shortage' of 2020... Not all legends are seen, she does it because she cares.

Joyce Vining

QLD

My mum deserves this. 85 years old. Never complains. A battler all her life. Raised 5 children. Worked 2 jobs then spent the last 20 years being a volunteer at an aged person home. She is my inspiration.

somma cozzi-delaney

QLD

this lady is the most self less person i know, she gives 1000 percent to her family, clients and community. she actually needs to learn how to say no. buts its her nature to help, support and guide anyone in need. Shes a mum of five, a caring nurse home visitor , a beautiful wife and the most amazing friend one could ever ask for

tim bennett

QLD

Tim is a local Brisbane Minister for Uniting Church, his enthusiasm for looking after those in the local community extends to those who do not have a voice. He makes and has made many sacrifices over the years to help those around him. He puts others first before himself.

Frank Hayes

WA

Frank has been volunteering weekly without fail to do pickups and deliveries of donations for our charity outlet. He has devoted decades to community work for the WA community. He is in his late 70s and a role model for younger generations. He should be recognised for his life-long contributions.

William Wilkinson

NSW

His care and help for people is outstanding assisting youth gain employment and skills and guide them into working life and their own business and assisting with mental health, his caring is beyond any duty of an employer and an amazing friend and mentor

Joanne Knight

VIC

Tots2Teens provide packages to newborns up to 18 year olds that are in out of home care, escaping domestic violence or are homeless. Supporting babies, children and teens experiencing trauma, hardship and homelessness in the Albury Wodonga region. An amazing local charity.

Leticia Craig

WA

Leticia has been volunteering in our community since aged 14. First with Bush Firebrigade, then at 17 swapping to Fire & Rescue. Dealing with situations with maturity beyond her years. Now 22, winning the respect of her peers within DFES. Prior COVID she also volunteered as an Ambulance Officer.

Ron Gray

WA

Ron has been Masters referee since 1999 for both Adults and Children. He also recently was a time keeper for offical Guinness record dice throwing attempt. Basically Ron steps up for various swimming events from Rottnest swim, to children's school swimming carnivals. All round great guy.

Paul Kleverlaan

VIC

33 years as a committee member of the Cranbourne Tennis club doing absolutely everything for the club as a volunteer 15+ hours a week for 33 years running juniors/seniors and court maintenance and more and he just turned 50 a true LeGend

LEWIS LEE

QLD

Life Member, the Order of Australia Association, Chairman, Australians of Chinese Heritage War Memorial Committee, First Rotating Chair, Multicultural QLD Social Network (MQSN), Ambassador for Peace, Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Honorary President, Universal Education & Multicultural Exchange Association Inc. (UEMEA), Honorary President, Queensland Community Development Association (QCDA), Life Honorary Advisor, World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc., Honorary Advisor, Southside United Multicultural Association (SUMA), Honorary Advisor, St. George Chinese Community Memorial Committee (SCCMC). This person has long years’ dedication more than a decade in various parts of the communities. All these are voluntary works for the communities and there are still many areas that I could not include here. Working with multicultural groups, assisting Korean, Australian, Fijian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Indonesian, African, Pakistan, Japanese, and others. I have known this great person for a few years and still in late 50 years of age, very passionate, giving inspiration, well organized, loves people, and always willing to help. Regardless of background, he loves and cares for the people and I respect his caring and humbleness. He does not expect anything but loves people and the communities. It is an honour to know this great person.

Arlo Arlo the Cancer Service dog

SA

Arlo is my cancer service dog and we visit the cancer wards and make a bad day into a better day with a bit of Furryfighter medicine this picture of George having chemo treatment is proof Nick 2x cancer survivor

Madison French

NT

This amazing person is my daughter, she has not only raised 2 beautiful children on her own, she has worked extremely hard and secured an apprenticeship as a electrician. She tried for over a year to get this apprenticeship and now has nearly completed her first year. Because of some hard times she has moved back home and living in my bedroom (I’m in spare room) to make room for my 2 grandchildren. She deserves a bloody medal

Kylie Mowbray-Allen

NSW

Kylie established Bangalow Lion Hearts to support our local community. Kylie's husband, Richie broke his neck during a football game and recognises how families can need support during challenging times. They now help others by harnessing volunteers to cook and distribute donated home-cooked meals, organising working bees, lifts to hospital for chemo and other appointments, etc. Kylie always appears positive, supportive, cheerful, and has a wonderful ability to harness the community to volunteer for this fantastic service. The Lion Hearts motto is 'It feels good to do good for others'.

Janyne Chenhall

NSW

15 years ago Janyne developed the autoimmune disease Ankylosing spondylitis severely impacting her quality of life. However, she continues to teach new nurses, assist with the homeless and look after our two girls, whilst experiencing excruciating pain most days. She always says there are people far worse than her.

Daniel Roberts

SA

For just over 15 years, Dan has volunteered at the Openlight/Toc H, holiday camps for disadvantaged kids. He's a teacher, but he gives up his school holidays every term to train volunteers, organise activities for the kids, and run the program. He's helped thousands of kids to get some respite.

Steven Watson

QLD

Steven volunteers tirelessly seven days a week at our community centre. He helps with the disabled, seniors and the children. When not assisting us with classes he does the gardening and any handyman work required. He is a godsend and we would be lost without him.

Lisa Kimmitt

QLD

Lisa joined the Warragul Parkinsons support group to help her mother understand the disease that ended up taking her life. Lisa took on all the unfilled Executives roles and continued to help and support all the ageing members and their families for a further 3 years after her mother’s passing.

Geoff Davey

QLD

Geoff was diagnosed with Terminal Brain Cancer, in 2019. He has dressed up as Santa each and every year, bringing smiles to the kids faces at our Annual Christmas in the Park event. The entire community rallies around Geoff, and no matter how poorly he is feeling he steps up to this duty year after year.

Savannah Terrar

QLD

Savannah is a volunteer in the Kuranda / Myola Rural Fire Brigade. She is an inspirational and energetic volunteer fire officer and community leader who is enhancing the resilience of her community. She deployed to the NSW fires in 2020 and is a true community hero.

Rhone Archer

QLD

A young mind (only 16) who is starting a Technology Business in a country and state deeply deprived of tech businesses! His one and only goal is to change the world, for the better.

Julie Ruge

NSW

Since Julie's 19yo daughter, Libby, was killed by an out of control car in Wollongong 2020, Julie has constantly put others first. One of the first things she said after being told that Libby had died was "can we donate her organs?". Since then she has launched Bee Kind Like Libby, which is a fundraiser for Libby Ruge Smile Fund, where they pay the full cost of dental rehabs for young adults. She is amazingly strong and such an inspiration to everyone around her

Michelle Fairfull

NSW

Michelle Fairfull, guardian angel, inspirational soul, kind, caring. Heart of gold. Always there at hand, through good/bad times. Guided me, daughter, getting home when destitute. Takes me shopping, medicine, doctors. She’s down to earth. Zest of life, warmth aura, everyone loves her. Helps anyone who’s a victim. Love her.

Peter Dover

NSW

Peter Dover runs Salt Ministries Bomaderry. Salt stores provides free hampers to families weekly . Safe shelter Shoalhaven provides safe emergency overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Salt assisted accommodation provides a supported plan , weekly mes group, women's group , play group and Sunday gathering ... Amazing.

Trina Devienne

NSW

Trina is a Legend. She’s a single Mum to 5 kids. Super busy but will help you if you need her. It’s nothing for her to pick up friends kids from school, helping the local farmer chasing cows down the street literally, helping the local café, and her friends business in busy times. Trina also has half a kitchen and no main bathroom but doesn’t complain. Life’s tough for her but I’d love for her to say Life’s Good!!

Kristie winn

NSW

Kristie Winn is a mother of (8). Kristie has been volunteering 5-6 days a week helping people affected by the port Macquarie floods. Kristie is helping to run the Wauchope (helping hands) donation shed helping families in need. Prior to the commitment she has made with helping hands, she was out everyday helping families affected by the recent floods wherever she could everyday of the week from early morning until night. She has helped so many people and families in Port Macquarie and Wauchope in need from delivering food- arranging furniture and household needs. It is hard to explain how great she is in only 50 words or less, there are no amount of words that can explain how amazing Kristie truly is. Kristie continues to help families in need everyday of the week and i am so proud of her. I think Kristie should be considered as a local hero!

Colin Moore

VIC

Colin is one of the most dedicated Presidents I know, not matter the time of the day he is always available to take your call and sort anything out

Cheree Sedgman

NSW

Cheree has devoted all of her time to helping flood victims on the MNC. Since the floods she has cooked and delivered meals for stranded families and collected stored and distributed donations to many families in need. She works all day and night organizing everything for everyone. :)

Connor Wilkinson

QLD

Connor is a youth worker that works tirelessly supporting youth from different cultural backgrounds aged between 12 and 21 in the Logan area. He passionately assists youth to solve any problem they have encountered including working with incarcerated youth, always with a smile on his face.

Nick Getley

NSW

Nick has always been a legend to me he has overcome extreme anxiety which where he couldn't leave the house couldn't work or drive to now not only doing all of the above bot now working with people with disabilities and loving it and loving life .

Graeme Logan

NSW

Graeme is very active in volunteering with PRC’s “Learn to Row” program teaching Adults & Kid’s including Adaptive Rowers (rowers with a disability) for those who have never rowed before the skills involved with rowing - focusing on & off the water technique in Western Sydney’.

Tony and Ellie Spiteri

NSW

For as long as I can remember my parents have always helped those less fortunate. In their 70's they are still helping those in need. The recent floods saw many of their friends lost everything. Once again they have asked around, collected and delivered furniture to those who have to start all over again!

Kim Lacey

NSW

One of the most successful and respected acrobatic coaches in Australia, Kim had a rough 2020 which saw a breast cancer diagnosis, her business/income shutdown during COVID, and her elite athletes miss out on the World Championships. Kim‘s strength and resilience continues to inspire the acrobatics community.

Penny Kerle

VIC

Penny is my mum but she always goes out of her way to help when ever she can if someone needs to borrow somthing or needs a hand with something my mum will be there to help!

Matt Malouf

NSW

My partner is a police officer and serves the community tirelessly. He is a deserving person

Nick Getley

NSW

Nick continually goes above and beyond for his clients, and even strangers. He has literally given the shoes off his own feet to someone in need. He is always researching and looking for ways to help and to better the community. He is dedicated to helping people - and it shows by how much of an impact he makes on his clients lives.

Gayle Dye

VIC

Throughout 2020 Gayle started a community share space in Rowville. What started small is now massive and a full time job of giving back. Despite her own health battles Gayle continues to grow her share space to help those in need. She's a bloody deserving legend and an amazing friend.

Jaiden Williams

VIC

Jaiden (11) founded Kids Making A Change to educate and spread awareness about saving our earth and wildlife. Jaiden has collected rubbish, raised money and collected cat food for local animal shelters, walked dogs from shelters, and raised money for the Dolphin Institute. Jaiden has many plans for the future.

Theresa Morellini

WA

In 1979 Sister Theresa AM, came to Warmun teaching 3R's, starting two way learning, learning culture and language at new Ngalangangpum School. Walking gently with the Gija community, respecting country as sacred, caring for marginalised, respected, loved, Sisiter Theresa remains in Warmun sustaining the community's hopes, dreams and spiritual welfare.

Tammy Robinson

QLD

Tammy runs a program called Formally Ever After she put it together in 2019 to help students who need a hand when it comes to their formals. Tammy has helped hundreds of students from all over Logan and surrounding areas taking the financial stress off the students and families by offering donated dresses/suits and all the accessories needed to make these kids feel like a prince or princess all for free. She collects donations, sets them up in her home and helps every individual find their perfect look. Tammy does this all by herself hours go into organising and cleaning all outfits and accessories. She is such an amazing big hearted person and she deserves so much for her amazing work.

Andy Snook

NSW

Andy goes above and beyond to help stray animals find their way home safely. He scans them and cares for them. He also scans and removes deceased animals from the road. Absolute legend.

Coral Blanchard

WA

Coral’s spent at least 15 years every week organising, and preparing for everything she humanly can do to help her local community and the less fortunate. Currently she’s fundraising and preparing Christmas for meals and gifts for the needy, as well as organising fundraising for The Smith Family for 2022!

David Timperley

QLD

David has been the driving force in getting the Kilkivan Mens shed started. He has dedicated time and money selflessly for 5 years. He has achieved a great deal overcoming great difficulties not the least of which is the Covid outbreak

Josie Cornish

VIC

Josie is amazing as she helps others no matter what their position in life is. She has shaved her head to raise $6,000+ to assist the Turban Angels with their Postal Costs to send turbans to those that need it because they have lost their hair due to their cancer treatment.

Tarryn Sanford

WA

Tarryn lost her 18yr old son in a car accident in April 2017. Over the past 4 years, Tarryn has had to learn to deal with this tremendous loss. Even though her whole life has been uprooted she has established a hub for anyone affected by road trauma. She has bought together a community of survivors and has helped countless people continue to put one foot in front of the other. For more info visit HEART HUB SOUTHWEST on Facebook.

Michelle Jones

TAS

Michelle works tirelessly at the Dogs' Homes of Tasmania, saving and rehoming unwanted dogs. She runs the foster care program and greyhound rehoming programmes and the pups in prison program as well. She is also involved in fund raising and sponsorship as the dogs home is a not for profit organisation and relies completely on donations. All of this on top of being a Mum of two and running a small hobby farm at home. Without Michelle’s efforts the dogs home would be lost.

Maurie Ryan

VIC

Maurie is a retired Policeman, he was a permanent placement in Lara many years ago. Kept law and order in a caring way. Has been a member of the Lions Club of Lara for best part of 40 years. He has given to the community, and removed Graffiti in our local community. The respect Maurie has is beyond imagination. He continues to care for those in need with food parcels and maintenance assistance.

Karen Quinn

QLD

Dr Karen devotes so much of her own time supporting local people during the worst times of their lives. Palliative Care in their own homes through to championing many of the local causes that seem to miss out on the support that they deserve. One of a kind CHAMPION!

Mitchell MCCrae

NSW

Helensburgh legend. Not only does he bat 3 for the Helensburgh Tigers, he prepares the wickets, puts the covers down the night before, makes the afternoon tea and takes time out to sign autographs for the young kids during the day. He then cooks the bbq after the game. Selfless and a passionate local legend. Don’t know where the club would be without him.

Corina McCarthy

TAS

A Health Worker in Tasmania. Her programs include Get Active Programs, Strength and Balance classes and Live well, Live long. She is a Cancer survivor and battles with arthritis. She never stops providing support to people that perhaps without these activities would be living a life of loneliness/ill health.

Sandra Laver

VIC

Not your traditional legend, but my 73 year old mother relentlessly advocates for improved sustainability. Not only does she write to local and state government representatives, she creates artistic photographic imagery to educate people of environmental erosion and poor planning.

Peter Sutton

VIC

Peter is attempting to establish a new war memorial in his home town of Yarroweyah. He has contacted local groups, used social media, given radio interviews and used local media. He has researched over eighty names. Also advocate for ACOSS Raise the Rate and appeared Senate DSP enquiry.

Max BURT

NSW

Max doesn't let his disability stop him. He has instead used it to drive him to help the disabled community by creating a free Web application that maps accessible venues for wheelchair users so they can enjoy their community. Www.wheeleasy.org

Cameron Irvine

VIC

Cameron puts in over thirty volunteer hours per week. He goes the extra mile doing maintenance around the club/pitches by himself. Played major roles in our new female change-rooms, shed and upcoming fencing/player box project. He works behind the scenes in all school/club tournaments/programs for the betterment of the community.

Paul Kleverlaan

VIC

Paul has volunteered at the Cranbourne Tennis Club to run the junior and senior competitions on Saturday and Sunday morning and weekly maintenance of courts for 33 years. He has provided a fun, family friendly place for thousands of families in the area.

Jo Laukart

VIC

Mum works in an emergency department in Victoria (Covid frontline). She is immune compromised and still puts the health of others before herself. Recently she witnessed a car accident and performed CPR on a woman and saved her life. There are genuinely not enough words to describe how amazing she is.

Liam Millward

QLD

Liam was 16 years old when he approached his local Council, The Redlands, in Brisbane and asked them if they would support a youth council. His vision was for a council of local young people to help the council make decisions about young people and their needs and wants in the area with young people's input. After much negotiation, and looking for local youth who were interested in joining the youth council, Liam had it established and running within a couple of months. The youth council meet fortnightly in or near the Council Chambers. They discuss local issues relating to the local youth in the area and formulate plans for positive outcomes. The youth council has been so successful that the Mayor has committed to it continuing into the future.

Phillip Anderson

NSW

He manages an aged care nursing home in rural NSW, and he led the home and staff through the pandemic and multiple lockdowns. He kept 63 residents safe and their families updated through engaging across several channels. He is also a positive role model in the small town and community.

Jae-Molly Schofield

QLD

The care that she gives children and youth is outstanding. She consistently works tirelessly, to progress children and youth affected by disabilities and challenging family situations to meet their goals and prepare them for our world. Her dedication is something that we could all learn from.

TONY CHICCO

QLD

Tony Chicco is not only a legend as the Station Office of the Southport Fire Station with Queensland Fire and Rescue, he is a legend because of his years of work with Team Rescue, educating children in life skills, accident prevention and safety. Just as with his tireless work with KidzKanDo, Tony is committed to ensuring kids all over the globe are informed, enlightened and kept safe while having lots of fun. Tony is all about saving lives. Tony's commitment to children, who have suffered with burns, ensures they are given the very best opportunity for recovery - mentally and physically as he selflessly gives back. Tony is a local, unsung hero who should be congratulated heartily and promoted extensively!

Jackie Hayes

NSW

I am nominating my mum she raised myself and 2 other siblings and then met my stepdad who then got sick with brain cancer and passed away 9 months later after being diagnosed. Mum is a registered nurse and cared for him right until the end at home putting him first the whole time, she has also battled cancer herself and has overcome that and is cancer free now. She is just an amazing woman who never gives up and always helps others.

Robert Tagliaferri

WA

Robert works over 50 hours a week at his day job. He volunteers at basketball over 20 hours a week. He has just successfully received funding from local, state and federal governments to upgrade our ancient stadium. tireless hours of unselfish work all for the benefit of our community.

Leigh Bonello

QLD

She’s a single mum of 5 kids but she’s also my carer as well. Because of her health she’s had to have 5 operations in the last 2 years. She’s only just gotten out of hospital and deserves something nice for all she does for everyone!

Mat Bowtell

VIC

Free 3D Hands founder, Mat Bowtell runs Free 3D Hands, a Victorian charity that uses 3D printers to manufacture hands and assistive devices for children. Traditionally manufactured prosthetic hands, which children can outgrow quickly, can cost as much as $20,000. Free 3D Hands provides state-of-the-art printed hands to children around the world free of charge.

FATEN EL DANA

NSW

Faten volunteers managing the community radio station, whilst raising her 11 year old grandson. She is always helping the community, not enough hours in the day to support the community especially in the time of Covid. Faten strives to do the best for all whilst been selfless. I'm one of the numerous people she consoles in chaotic times. She deserves to win this package and much more.

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