Macy Lewin Wins Local Hero Award

Inspiring young local, Macy Lewin, who regularly assists at Proserpine YouthSpace was thrilled to discover last month that she was the recipient of the Peries IGA Proserpine Local Hero Award.

Unaware of being nominated by her stepfather, it was a huge surprise when she walked into her local IGA on a Sunday afternoon to find out, not only about the nomination, but also that she’d won.

Macy said she is very proud of herself and that it is a good feeling knowing her work is getting recognition.

The IGA Local Hero Award recognises the contribution a person or group that takes time to better the local community.

At Proserpine YouthSpace, Macy mentors the local youth and helps them with a variety of activities.

She also assists with mentoring youngsters and helping them with issues they find challenging, giving advice on how to best communicate with their parents and others.  

Macy also helps with activity planning and assisting the young children with the different activities YouthSpace hold.

Coordinator of YouthSpace, Renee Buckley, is proud of Macy for winning the award.

“We are very proud of Macy, we know she’s a wonderful role model here and it is really nice to see her get some recognition for that,” said Renee.

“We’re grateful because IGA gave us a donation as well as Macy getting the award.”

As part of the award, the non-for-profit organisation received a cheque of $500, which YouthSpace will be using to fund future programs.

Proserpine YouthSpace is a neutral and welcoming space for local youth, it provides guidance, support, referrals and a safe space for young people to hang out.

It also offers workshops that inform children about important issues like alcohol and drug abuse and homelessness.

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Macy Lewin being presented IGA Local Hero Award. Photo supplied

Youth Rep, Macy Lewin and YouthSpace Coordinator, Renee Buckley

Macy helping kids with their activities

YouthSpace group

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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