Shining example

Kristen Dennis is pictured with Attorney General Nicola Roxon and her Shine On Award.

In a moving and meaningful ceremony held earlier this month, outstanding community members with disabilities were awarded Shine On Awards by Attorney General Nicola Roxon at the Yarraville RSL Club (hosted by the Rotary Club of Yarraville). 

Awardees are people who have shown an active involvement in community service for the benefit of others and to have achieved at a significant level, while managing a specific medical or disability.

The Rotary Club of Kyneton nominated Kristen Dennis of Castlemaine. 

"Kristen has worked in Kyneton and Castlemaine Copy Centres (projects of Windarring) for over 10 years," Kyneton Rotary past president, John Condliffe said.

"She has been a very reliable worker and is now a leading hand. She has attained independent living status living by herself in Castlemaine. She helps her grandmother, has attained her licence and helps out on a horse riding ranch."

Kristen was awarded her Certificate of Commendation by Nicola Roxon and Rotary District Governor, Dennis Shore. 

John Condliffe was her escort for the day.

"The award ceremony was a very humbling experience for those privileged to attend and witness the many achievements and projects the awardees were involved in despite the hurdles they had to overcome," John said.

"The awardees seemed to benefit and be very excited about the recognition and awards. Kristen certainly was."