Rae Suosaari - 2010 Winner

Sincere thanks to you and the Neighbourhood Watch Steering Committee for organising a most successful 2010 NHW State Conference held at the Brisbane Convention Centre on Saturday, 2^nd October.

Of course, with the ‘special treatment’ afforded me through being a Police District award winner, It is obviously not hard for me to say it was a momentous occasion – one I will never ever forget and always treasure with such pride. Thanks to the Crime Prevention Unit for covering all expenses – a first for me!

Each NHW Regional and State Conference my husband and I have attended has been absolutely inspiring. There is much to be gained through communicating with other like-minded citizens - usually positive vibrant people willing to share what works best. Guest speakers are always interesting.

The flights down and back; accommodation at the Park Regis North Quay; the Networking Function – everything was excellent! Police Officer Danielle who met us at the airport and the young Policeman who drove me back to the airport – both exceptional Police representatives. MC Ian Dillon was brilliant. To Acting Senior Sergeant Elaine Burns and also Senior Sergeant Steve Batterham, plus others – please pass on my heartfelt appreciation. My only complaint - I did not manage to ‘escape’ before presentations and to have our PLO Sgt Lawrie Nauschutz receive my award as arranged.

Since returning home, life has been hectic helping to organise an Engraving Day for bikes, scooters and skateboards for Crime Prevention Month, a Carols in the Park Concert by Bundaberg Municipal Band, Urban Numbering, a CPR Training Session and a massive Australia Day Celebration – that’s where I feel more at home, definitely not standing in front of 300 people receiving personal recognition. The award I received is definitely a reflection on the wonderful TEAM (Together Everybody Achieves Miracles) of Innes Park NHW volunteers.

Once again Stephanie, THANK YOU SINCERELY for everything!

 

Alex Wright - 2011 Winner

Alex Wright (Area Coordinator of Holland Park No. 1) has shown a commitment to the NHWQ program by:

• Active involvement since 2001 in the NHW program as Area Coordinator;

• Commitment to also be both Zone & Block Coordinator due to vacancies;

• Willingness to fill in for Zone & Block Coordinators when they are absent;

• Personal support and concern for the safety of members of the NHW;

• Use of bi-monthly newsletters to promote community safety;

• Attendance at NHW meetings, District and State Conferences;

• Attendance and involvement as a member of the Metro South Region NHW Support Group over several years;

• Involvement as a key member of the Steering Committee for the 2010 State NHW Conference in Metro South Region;

Alex is also a Volunteer in Policing within South Brisbane District chiefly servicing the NHW program. As a ViP Alex has shown his commitment to NHW by overviewing and servicing all NHW groups in his District through using email, the Crime Bulletin, and telephone communication to inform, assist and support the various groups. Alex has also assisted in recharging failing groups and contributing to the District Support Plans.