The Rotary Club of Gibraltar held their annual awards ceremony at Casino Calpe on 25th May. The reception was well attended by Rotarians, media and guests and the awards, including plaque and cheque, were presented by Hon Jaime Netto, Minister for Youth, Families & community Services.
H.E. the Governor, Patron of the Rotary Club of Gibraltar was also there as Guest of Honour.
The Awards presented were:
*The Youth Award went to 11year old Santino Jimenez for courage in the face of adversity
*The Public Service Award went to Jay Schembri of Sponsored Patients Department, G.H.A in recognition of exceptional courtesy, efficiency and helpfulness in rendering service to the public
*The Honoured Elder award went jointly to George and Alice Payas for exceptional dedication and service to the community of Gibraltar.
Rotary PR/Press spokesperson Lyana Armstrong-Emery today publicly thanked all those who participated in making the evening so memorable. In particular she singled out Mrs.Maruchi Risso who organised the event and thanked her for all her efforts in making this a truly wonderful evening. Lyana reminded senders of all unsuccessful nominations received this year that they have another chance as their names will also be put forward for consideration for next year's award ceremony together with any new nomitations.
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my name is sam sweiry and belong to a New Club -the Rotary Club of Sovereign Harbour in East Sussex UK. I was on board the Independence of the Seas when the ship visited the Rock on Friday 21st of January 2011. As I walked among the shops in the main street, I saw people wearing Rotary stickers. I stopped one local person and asked - are you a Rotarian, he said no but he donated in the Charity Box by the square. I turned round, walked back and met a Rotarian collecting in the street. I told him who I am, donated some change in the box, but the ship visit was too short. I hope to make the effort some other time to visit Gibraltar with my wife. In the meantime, I extend invitation to those Rotarians who would like to visit Sovereign Harbour in the out skirt of Pevensey, East Sussex - you are awaited a warm welcome. Sam Sweiry
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