Nikola and Valentina Apostolovski

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-115459

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Nikola and Valentina Apostolovski

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I recognise the outstanding achievements of both Nikola and Valentina Apostolovski who have been outstanding leaders and representatives of the Macedonian community. Together, the couple has raised over $40,000 for the Cancer Council since 2012 and they have both been actively involved on a volunteer basis at the Australian Macedonian Theatre of Sydney. In fact they were both awarded 'Best Actor' for the year of 2020 for their role in "Aleksandar the Great." To raise this much money for charity is simply outstanding and it is a testament to their community engagement and their motivation to keep giving back to the community. This money will go a long way in funding cancer research and treatment throughout Australia and their donations to the theatre will help promote the value of art and performance within the community. The couple have also both received Individual Awards as part of the 2020 St George Community Awards. These awards recognise men and women across a range of categories who are community minded and always there to help others. Well done to both of you.