Big congratulations to our very own Alan Hill from Elvina Bay for his award of an OAM. To find out more about Alan and his work, refer to the January BaysNews Q & A.
Excerpt from The Governor General Of The Commonwealth of Australia website
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Alan Roy HILL, Elvina Bay NSW 2105
For service to conservation and the environment.
South West Rocks Community Dune Care
- Secretary and Treasurer, current.
- Founding Member, 1992.
- Co-Founder, South West Rocks Bitou Bashers, 1992.
Other
- Volunteer, rehabilitated 15 kilometres of the New South Wales coastline.
- Established visiting volunteer program with over 500 participants, South West Rocks,
since 2007. - Involved with community awareness raising of threats posed to fragile ecosystems.