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Newtown Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award


Newtown Hero Recognised By NRMA Helping People Award

Author: NRMA MediaDate: 15 July 2010

Newtown Helping Hand, Jodie Catherine has been nominated in this year's NRMA Helping People Awards for her outstanding contribution to the community.

Jodie Catherine has been nominated for a Community Volunteer Award for her work with the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, NNC, which provides advice on a wide range of community and support services.

NRMA Director Dawn Fraser said NRMA launched the Helping People Awards in 2005 to shine a light on volunteers who rarely get recognised for their important community work.

"We are pleased to be able to receive Jodie Catherine's nomination from a community member to highlight her efforts," Ms Fraser said.

"Ms Catherine'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."

NNC Manager Leigh Connell said Jodie had a heart full of compassion and supported people to live to their full potential.

"Jodie has helped many boarding house residents work through a range of debilitating issues and make positive life changing choices," Ms Connell said.

"In her humble quiet way Jodie is truly leaving her mark and deserves to be recognised for her achievements in the community."

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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