Sant Nirankari Mission (SNM), Melbourne, was honoured by Federal Member of Parliament, Hon Alan Tudge MP (Parliamentary Sect to PM) at the Aston Award 2015 at Knox City, Victoria. SNM Melbourne received two awards at the ceremony 4 September as ‘Runner Up’ & ‘Finalist’ in Community Group Achievement Award category.
The Aston Community Awards celebrate local volunteers, businesses and community groups who give their time, skill and energy to helping others and making the Knox community a better place to live.
Mr Tudge said he was pleased to honour the hard work of local Knox volunteers, which all too often goes unnoticed. “We have some outstanding volunteers in our community, and the Aston Community Awards are a chance to recognise them,” said Mr Tudge. “It is important that we properly thank these individuals for all of their work.”
The Aston Community Awards recognise local volunteers in five categories: Youth Volunteer Achievement Award, Individual Volunteer Achievement Award, Community Group Achievement Award, Business Achievement Award and Senior Volunteer Achievement Award.
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