By Belinda Nolan
The Keilor resident has worked in Brimbank Council’s traffic department for almost three decades and cites his passion for the community as his biggest driving force.
A veteran with 28 years experience, Mr Manno last month received a Vocational Service Award from the Rotary club of Central Brimbank in honour of his achievements.
It is not the first time Mr Manno’s dedication has earned him accolades.
In October last year, he was honoured by Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas for 10 years service to community road safety.
He also worked to develop traffic management plans for the Deaflympic Games and the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Mr Manno said living in the community was behind his dedication to the job.
He was nominated for the Rotary honours by Brimbank CEO Nick Foa, along with the council’s engineering services manager Adrian Ashford.
Mr Foa said Mr Manno had strived to make the municipality and council the best it could be during his decades of service.
“In his traffic engineering role, Claude has been responsible for many initiatives that have resulted in improved outcomes for the residents of Brimbank,” Mr Foa said.
“These have resulted in many compliments being received by council regarding Claude’s professional and understanding approach to what, at times, are very difficult issues raised by the community.”
Mr Manno said he was surprised and humbled to add the newest award to his collection.
“Being able to make a difference and achieve a positive outcome for both organisation and community, is the most rewarding part of my job,” Mr Manno said.
The council employee was one of four Brimbank workers who received Rotary awards during a special gala evening on 20 October.
Each winner received a certificate and plaque acknowledging their achievement.