Thirty-five people, organisations and businesses have been acknowledged through the 2019 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards, with 23 of them being from the Kiama Local Government Area.
“Our region is truly blessed with talented and passionate local people. Volunteers don’t seek recognition but they deserve every ounce of commendation for their efforts,” says the Member for Kiama and Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward.
“The Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards are our chance to pay tribute to so many deserving and dedicated people.”

Outstanding Local Volunteers
Steve Woodward, Jamberoo
Club Jamberoo

Cathy Delhaas, Jamberoo
Jamberoo CWA Branch

Shane Wicks, Gerringong
Gerringong Surf Life Saving and the Gerringong Rural Fire Brigade

Peter Smylie, Kiama
Kiama SES

Outstanding Local Community Organisation
Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club

Conservation Champion
Friends of Minnamurra River Group

Warren Holder, Gerroa

Outstanding Young Citizen
Jai Rooney, Kiama
Kiama Basketball Association

Bradley Douglas, Kiama
Kiama Surf Life Saving Club

Junior Sports Award
Jack Nunn, Kiama
Junior Motocross

Daniel Woolley, Minnamurra
Skateboarding

Outstanding Local Sports Administrator
Jan Godfrey, Minnamurra Kiama Netball Association

Alex Leon, Kiama Downs
Association of Professional Bodyboarding

Brad Speering, Gerringong
Gerringong Cricket Club

Outstanding Local Citizen
Amanda Koorey, Kiama
Kiama Public School P&C Committee

Lauris Buckman, Gerringong
Gerringong Anglican Church, Kiama Anglican Church and Kiama Garden Club Bush

Rebecca Cook, Mac Ainsworth and Valentine
Kiama Library and Family History Centre

Outstanding Small Business
Milk and Honey Café, Kiama
Sincerely Summer Boutique and Home Décor, Kiama
Bombo Clothing Company, Kiama
Avcon Projects, Kiama
Animal Kinship, Kiama
Knickerboxers, Kiama