Nominated for community awards

Three Mary Mac's Place volunteers have been nominated for their contribution to the local community at this year's Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards.

Nominated under the senior category at the awards were volunteers Ms Margaret Pyne, Mr Phillip Gleeson and Mr Graham Kinross who contribute every week at the Woy Woy charity.

Mary Mac's Place project coordinator Ms Robyn Schact was also nominated for an award under the business category.

"These volunteers are representative of the 70 exceptional women and men at Mary Mac's who devote one day each week to assisting our companions - those who are disadvantaged, marginalised and struggling with severe difficulties in their lives," Ms Schacht said.

"In 2009, our volunteers prepared and served over 18,000 meals.

"Over 150 festive meals were served on December 21, at our Christmas lunch.

"The volunteers at Mary Mac's contribute over 12,000 hours of labour each year to assisting those in need.

"They make a truly outstanding contribution to the social capital of our community."

Press release, 4 Feb 2010 Robyn Schacht, Mary Mac's Place