Social welfare rewarded

LOCAL personality Vajira Ekanayake has been awarded for his contribution to the community.
The Nihal De Mel Memorial Award for Social Welfare was presented to Mr Ekanayake on 4 February at Box Hill Town Hall.
The award recognises his contribution through a number of community groups and events such as the Red Cross Society, the Dandenong Hospital Christmas Carols, the founding of Aus.Audio Visual Arts Association and RSL Poppy Day.