July Community Recognition Morning Tea - List of Recipients

Thirty-five outstanding local individuals, businesses and community organisations have been recognised at Mark Coure MP's July Community Recognition Morning Tea.

Among those honoured were:

• Alessandra Dias-Lee - Finalist in the 2026 Young Archies competition.

• Anne Farah-Hill - Decades of service to the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Australia.

• Hermiz Shahen - Leadership of the 2026 Assyrian New Year Festival.

• Paul Millar CR, Michael Free CR and the Community Runners - Supporting the Autism Community Network's 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge.

• Autism Community Network - Celebrating 15 years of supporting individuals with autism and supporting families.

• Bahayra Association - Preserving Maronite heritage culture.

• Calvary Health Care Kogarah - Celebrating 60 years of service.

• Dr Joyce Chiu - Outstanding contributions to cancer research at St George Hospital.

• CASS - Celebrating 45 years of supporting multicultural communities across NSW.

• Chez Pascal - Celebrating 40 years of culinary excellence.

• Kogarah Historical Society - Preserving and celebrating local history.

• St Declan's Penshurst and St Joseph Parish - Outreach through the Feeding the Homeless and Hope Bound ministries.

• Fiestaville Multicultural Choir - Celebrating multiculturalism through music.

• Georges River College Peakhurst - Expanding opportunities through the Inspire High Potential and Gifted Education Program.

• Georges River Life Care - Supporting people experiencing homelessness through the annual Sleeping Rough initiative.

• Greater Sydney Nepalese Multicultural Centre - Strengthening the Nepalese community.

• H&M Ferman - Longstanding contribution to Australian manufacturing and innovation.

• Blakehurst High School - Outstanding academic leadership and HSC success.

• Kamal Sigdel - Preserving Nepalese culture through art.

• Kerry Strangas - Outstanding work in the Australian seafood industry.

• Liam Jordan - Professional wrestling achievements and mental fitness advocacy.

• Loukas Dedes - Promoting sustainable gardening.

• Lugarno Gourmet Meats - Supporting the community through charitable initiatives.

• Rebecca Ingram - Celebrating 20 years of service in education.

• Oatley RSL Sub-Branch - Honouring local ANZACs through the creation of a commemorative mural.

• Narwee Creative Craft - Celebrating 40 years of service.

• Oatley Village Pies - Winning multiple awards at the Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition.

• Paul McGrath - Twenty years as an announcer on 90.1 NBC FM.

• Penshurst RSL Sub-Branch - Hosting a commemorative Remembrance Day service.

• The Pinnacle South Hurstville RSL Club - Award-winning dining and outstanding service.

• Riverwood Hornets Australia Cadet Unit - Youth leadership and community service.

• Reverend Mat Yeo - More than 22 years of service as Senior Minister at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Hurstville Grove.

• Simon Chan - Appointment as Chair of Multicultural NSW.

• St George Saints Youth League Men's Basketball Team - Reaching the Waratah League semi-finals.

• Superintendent Paul Dunstan APM - Receiving the Australian Police Medal for dedicated service to the community and NSW Police.

ENDS