Eumundi Voice - Issue 89, 21 March 2024

PRIDE OF WORK AWARDS 2024

The Rotary Club of Eumundi’s Pride of Work celebration on Thursday 14 March recognised 18 nominees who work in our local establishments and help make them successful. These awards have been given by Rotary clubs Australia-wide since 1975.

“The awards publicly recognise locals in and out of town who have demonstrated notable pride in their workplace. This could be by consistently providing great service, dedication and community spirit at work, singly or as part of a team in a commercial or not-for-profit environment,” said club President Joyce Turnbull. Eumundi’s (new) Tiki Bar proved a convivial and lively spot for 80 attendees with Rotary and community members, awardees, their families and workmates mingling and enjoying platters of finger-food and bar drinks.

The impressive sounds from local youth band Unmuted, a group of talented 12-13yo musicians, got the event started.

Awardees and where they work were: Jonny Green (Line Electrical), Neil McDonald (Plumbing), Jason and Kieran Porter (Fruits of Noosa), Nina and Ben West (Flying West Roasters), Penny Watson-Green (Popina Restaurant), Tom Rumble (Eumundi Coffee Roasters), Robyn Simpson (Choose the ‘Tude), Derek Robinson (Eumundi State School), Bec Summers (North Arm State School), William Bell (Cooroy Computers), Kellie and Gavin Hamburger (Hamburger Music Productions), Joe Hextall (Eumundi Museum), Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz (Hinternoosa Real Estate), Melanie Haigh (Ochre Medical) and Tina “Barbertina” McKay our town barber at The Pavilion Eumundi.

All were presented with a commemorative plaque to publicly recognise their efforts displaying a work ethic that goes beyond the norm and representing the community in a positive manner.

Locals support locals and our generous community provided $50 raffle prizes from Berkelouw Books, Eumundi Service Station, The Real McCaul, Eumundi Village Pharmacy, Original Eumundi Markets, Pearls for Girls, Matso’s Sunshine Coast, The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Eumundi Style and The Creative Frog.

Congratulations to all the recipients and their families and everyone who made it a great night out.