Watsonia artist Marcello D'Amico's volunteer work was recognised with an award from the Victorian Multiculturalism Commission. D'Amico has been a volunteer for the Italian Pensioners Federation of Victoria, and affiliated social clubs for the last 30 years.News clipping, black text, colour image.watsonia artist, marcello damico, victorian multiculturalism commission award

This award was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on 10 December 2003This Award is recognition of the service the Society has provided to the Victorian community.This award is a compilation of a certificate (Item no. 00006A) and a medal (Item no. 00006B). The award has a gold coloured decorative frame with a navy blue background. The medal is bronze with a small descriptive plaque beneath it. It is mounted on a blue velvet background.Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Medal: "Government of Victoria Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Meritorious Service Award" Plaque: "Awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society December 10, 2003"russian community, multicultural affairs, victoria

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