Geurie locals Catherine Thompson and Bill Dewar were at the Geurie Picnics on the weekend and were again involved in one of its biggest events of the year.
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The pair received a Community Service Award at the recent Australia Day Awards.
The crowd at Cameron Park was told they were most deserving of recognition for the love of their community, always willing to lend a hand, be involved and support their town, whatever that may entail.
It was said their strengths complement each other and provide the necessities to "get the job done".
Their story began long before, but relatively recent activities have brought them to the forefront.
Active members of numerous groups over many years, these two have been a driving force behind the Geurie Goats with him being a founding member of the Geurie Goats Rugby Union club as player and a stint as president.
She as secretary, treasurer and registrar at different times plus taking on the informal, but demanding role of "Team Mother" making sure all players have transport for training and games.
Both are members of the Geurie Hall committee and his position on the Trust ensures Geurie's other Heritage and historic sites are maintained.
Her second to none organisational skills, eye for detail and community spirit have also seen her hold secretarial positions with Geurie Picnic Race committee and the local Tennis Club.
But it was his recently completed 200 kilometre charity push bike ride for the Doctor Chris O'Brien's Lifehouse, a cause close to their hearts, after his battle with cancer, that brings more recognition.
First by raising the minimum $2,500 to enter the event.
And with the generous support of the Geurie community they raised more than $31,000, the second highest amount raised for the ride.
