Port Macquarie resident Steven Towle has been honoured for his outstanding service to the community.
Mr Towle was honoured at Government House in Sydney on Saturday, May 7 in a St John (NSW) Investiture ceremony for volunteers, acknowledging their contributions.
He was among 15 St John volunteers who were presented with awards by the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO. Mr Towle was admitted as a Member of the Order of St John. The awards are presented to St John volunteers who demonstrate a long-term commitment in providing leadership and high quality voluntary service to the community.
In 2010, over 4400 volunteers across the State provided an astounding 310,000 hours of community service in the areas of first aid services, training, early literacy, immunisation support and ophthalmic care.
To find out more about St John (NSW) or to become a volunteer, call 1300 360 455 or visit www.stjohnnsw.com.au
