7 Aug: Best of the Best plaque unveiling

Best of the Best

It was with great honour that on Monday, Council unveiled a plaque for 2019 Waverley Local Hero Awards Best of the Best recipients Audrey McCallum and Peter McCallum on our Recognising our Leaders Walk on Bronte Beach promenade.

Audrey and Peter exemplify Waverley’s community spirit, having served the community for more than 30 years.

Their combined community service has benefitted many causes and organisations including Waverley Community & Seniors’ Association and Justice of the Peace services. Peter McCallum was Principal of Bronte Public School for 17 years and is a well-known advocate for improved education and support for young people.

Top honours

Waverley Council’s outstanding achievement in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable transport and creativity have been recognised at a state and national level.

The Council was this month named winners and finalists in three prestigious awards celebrating innovation by local government for the following programs:

Waverley Mayor, John Wakefield, said Council’s range of award-winning programs are helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy costs.

“The desire to innovate and take bold steps for the benefit of future generations is at the heart of what we do here at Waverley,” Mayor Wakefield said.

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