Volunteers are nominated

Two Peninsula residents involved in volunteer work for Peninsula community organisations have been nominated for this year's NSW Woman of the Year award.

Ms Margaret Thoms from the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association and Ms Pat Slattery from Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy attended a special awards ceremony at NSW Parliament House on March 8, along with more than 80 other award nominees from around the state.

Both women were recognised for their individual contribution to the local community through countless hours of volunteer work, according to Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews who also attended the awards ceremony.

Ms Andrews said the award coincided with celebrations for International Women's Day and congratulated both Peninsula residents on each of their nomination.

"I have known Margaret for many years through her tireless work with the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association," Ms Andrews said.

"Margaret is a more than deserving nominee for this prestigious award.

"Margaret was a founding member of the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association and has had a long involvement with the association, fostering the young netballers and tirelessly raising funds for much needed capital works.

"Also nominated from the Gosford electorate was Mrs Pat Slattery of Ettalong, a much valued long standing volunteer at Mary Mac's Place and 2009 Gosford City Council Senior of the Year."

Press release, 15 Mar 2010 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford