The Lions Club put on a sausage sizzle for the youngsters and their families on Thursday, December 9, before distributing the awards.
Lion David Lowing said young people who volunteered matured into adults who served.
“Through the Lions Young Leaders in Service Awards, Lions clubs encourage youth in the philosophy and habit of service to the community,” Mr Lowing said.
“This recognition opportunity benefits youth by developing life skills (and) providing an acknowledgement from an international association that can be used for college and job applications.
“(It also increases) visibility and awareness of Lions Clubs International and its various youth programs.
“The benefits to Lions include opportunities to share their love for service, build community relationships, engage young people to effect change, and invite youth to partner on hands-on projects.
“Lions’ clubs interested in coordinating these efforts can invite local schools, youth groups, Scouts, Guides or Leo clubs to log service hours over a 12-month period with the goal of completing either 50 or 100 hours of service to their community.”
The certificates handed out on Thursday honoured those who had completed 50 or 100 hours of service to the community.
Awards were given to Olivia Goodwin, Erin Jenkins, Chloe Froude, Jacinta Woodward, Emily Snell, Georgie Anderson, Hayley Watts, Kiarnah Watts, Clare Cooke, Robert Cooper, Hayley Cooper, Joseph Haebich-Mills, Liam Hopgood, William Kidd, Carter King, Isaac King, Trevor Lansley, Thomas Leith, Isaac Mason, Alana Moss, Patrick Sambell, Jessica Shaw, James Shaw, Callum Thompson, Kobie Triffitt and Del Mills.
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