Town of Rockingham Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

Volunteers from local advisory groups and the City of Rockingham Emergency Services were recognized for their outstanding contribution.

More than 130 volunteers and guests were recognized at the event last week, which was highlighted by the presentation of four Western Australian Volunteer Service Awards.

The WA Volunteer Service Awards honor volunteers who have provided 25 or more years of service to a single organization.

The four recognized honorees are all proud and loyal members of the Rockingham-Kwinana State Emergency Service (SES) and included:

– Andrew Jenner (Joined 1981).

– David Catchlove (Registered in 1992).

– Jason Hill (Joined 1992).

– Peter Noble (Registered in 1994).

(LR) Deputy Mayor Hayley Edwards, Mayor Deb Hamblin, Andrew Jenner, David Catchlove and Peter Noble of Rockingham-Kwinana SES, Cr Lorna Buchan and Cr Caroline Hume.

Rockingham Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service was also recognized for 55 years of service to the local community, while the Secret Harbor Surf Lifesaving Club’s 40-year association with Surf Lifesaving WA was also celebrated.

Rockingham Town Mayor Deb Hamblin said volunteers are the heart of the community.

“Celebrating the City’s volunteers provides an opportunity to recognize the effort and passion that volunteers from our advisory groups and emergency services devote to their respective causes,” said Mayor Hamblin.

“Their work is essential to making our city a better place to live and we are fortunate to have so many volunteers who are a shining example of what it means to give back to the community.

“The City thanks them all for their tremendous contribution.

A total of 13 advisory groups and nine emergency services groups were officially recognized at the event and they include:

Jim Bratby, Darby Munro, Shanelle Bartholomew, Aaron Boon and Jay Tootill of the Rockingham Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.