He goes about his business and volunteering in so many ways, he does a lot of behind the scenes work that people are unaware of.

Paul has been a part of the Jugiong Advancement Group and a huge part of that being the chairman for some 20 years.

He has now handed that role over to Tony Engel and Paul sits as Vice Chair. Tony also presented Paul with an award and thanks for his commitment to JAG and said he has big shoes to fill.

Paul has spent the past 25 years on committees including the Park Trust, the vision committee and then on to lead the Jugiong Advancement group. He is an active member of the light horse and is very involved in Anzac Day services.

Paul was a local business owner for many many years and was always generous and went above and beyond his duties and also the NRMA call out man - plenty of his own time to call outs to help locals or travellers on a personal basis-..a regular fix it man.

Over the past 20 years Paul has left JAG in a great financial position, the envy of every small village.

Paul is always very aware of the up keep and maintenance of the beautiful village.

Using his skills also ensuring the water and sewer system was maintained, both the machinery and this would have saved Harden and now Hilltops huge expense.

Paul has a great rapport with Council and especially the outdoor staff as they worked together for the betterment of the village.

Councillor John Horton presented the award to Paul and he spoke very highly of him and admired the work Paul has done and thanked him.