IN PICTURES: Volunteering stars recognised at Albany community recognition evening

Albany’s volunteering heroes were honoured at a special celebration on Monday night to signal the start of National Volunteer Week. The Volunteer Recognition Evening sundowner, hosted by the Albany and Regional Volunteer Service, brought together volunteers from all over the region to show the community’s appreciation for their joint decades of service. The event coincided with the Department of Sport and Recreation’s 24th annual Stidwell Medal, honouring outstanding contributions to the Great Southern sporting community. Lower Great Southern Tennis Association president Les Bairstow was awarded the Stidwell Medal, recognised for his work as a tireless community volunteer over several years.