A VOLUNTEER helping to support struggling families has been named Frankston’s citizen of the year.
Alistair Leaver from Mums Supporting Families in Need is the 2024 Frankston citizen of the year. He was awarded the honour at a ceremony on 26 January.
Leaver helped increase the charity’s volunteer network by 60 percent, and has improved its warehouse operations. He said he was “very humbled” to win the award.
“I really enjoy helping out and I get a lot out of helping others,” he said.
2023 Frankston High School captain Kelly Gilbert was named the young citizen of the year. Her community work has included working on the Chill Out and Look About road safety campaign, which was established in honour of her classmate Dylan Briggs who died in a road accident.
Gilbert said, “I am so grateful to be in such an amazing award alongside so many accomplished citizens”.
The Rotary Club of Frankston won the community group of the year award.
Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon congratulated the award winners. He said “congratulations to all our winners and thanks for your inspiring contributions to Frankston City. We’re incredibly proud of you and your achievements – Frankston City is a better place because of your efforts and contribution.”