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Beverly Hills Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award


Beverly Hills Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 15 July 2010

Beverly Hills Helping Hand, Eric Bennett has been nominated in this year's NRMA Helping People Awards for his outstanding contribution to the community.

Eric Bennett, 87, has been nominated for a Senior Volunteer Award for his twelve years of work with Calvary Health Care Sydney which provides a comprehensive range of palliative care and rehabilitation services to the community.

NRMA Deputy President Michael Tynan said NRMA launched the Helping People Awards in 2005 to shine a light on volunteers who rarely get recognised for their important community work.

"Mr Bennet's work in the community is an inspiring example of helping others and I encourage people to nominate a volunteer they know who also does amazing work," Mr Tynan said.

Mrs Penny Zafiropoulos, who works at Calvary Health Care Sydney, said she nominated Eric for an NRMA award because of his incredible passion for helping others.

"Eric has been a volunteer at Calvary Health Care Sydney since 1998 after his wife passed away here 14 years ago and no request is ever too much for him," Mrs Zafiropoulos said.

"He is a generous soul who helps in so many ways, from preparing files for nursing staff when they visit patients in the community to fundraising or bringing in and watering flowers.

"It would give us all so much joy if Eric were to receive this award."

It's not too late to nominate someone you know who is a real Helping Hand. Volunteers can be nominated in one of the following award categories until Friday, 16 July 2010:

  • Community Volunteer Award (age 25-59)

    Prize: A $1000 accommodation voucher to spend at one or more of NRMA's five Holiday Parks in NSW & QLD, plus a five-day Thrifty car hire voucher.
  • Senior Volunteer Award (age 60+)

    Prize: Seven day holiday tour of Darwin and Kakadu for two adults including a trip on the Ghan and flights.
  • Environmental Volunteer Award (age 25+)

    Prize: Five night holiday package to Travelodge Perth Hotel for two adults including flights.
  • Young Volunteer Award (age 16- 24)

    Prize: Five night holiday package for two adults to Travelodge Brisbane including flights and a Three Park Fun Pass.

The four winners will receive a $5,000 donation to the charity they volunteer for, plus a great Australian getaway for two.

To nominate online visit 2010 NRMA Helping People Awards or pick up a nomination form at your local NRMA Office, Travelodge Hotel or NRMA Holiday Park. Phone (02) 8741 6638 for more information.

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