Salisbury Living Legends Awards
The Living Legends Awards have grown in stature since they were introduced in 2005 as a unique community partnership with Messenger Newspapers.
The Awards are an integral part of the City’s strong community spirit and is a chance for Council to say ‘thank you’ to those who are doing great things.
The Salisbury Living Legends are not necessarily high profile people that you might see on the nightly news or occupying prominent positions in the public mind, but they are special people with a strong association with Salisbury.
The Awards recognise the achievements of these individuals and are part of an overall drive by Council, community and business leaders, to actively promote the many positive qualities of life in the north. By championing all the good things about Salisbury the Living Legends will help others to change their outdated views of the area.
2012 Living Legends
Anita Trenwith
Anita is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who goes beyond traditional ‘chalk and talk’ learning. Her work with special education classes sets her apart from the rest. Anita has been developing tailored science classes for special education students which have now become an established part of the curriculum for students with special needs.
Maureen Morton
Maureen is a role model to Salisbury’s seniors and has inspired others to become more actively involved in their community. Her passion is offering educational opportunities for young people to make them aware of the excellent career options available in science and related fields. This is at the forefront of much of her involvement in groups such as the Science at the Lakes Committee and SciWorld Sunday, and through her encouragement, Mawson Lakes Rotary Club now raises funds and sponsors students to attend a major science event in Canberra each year.
Brian Menadue
Always going above and beyond, Brian has tirelessly given his time volunteering for a number of community organisations and programs in the Salisbury area including Salisbury Uniting Church Tennis Club and 50 years with the Salisbury CFS.
He was integral to the development of the Salisbury Recreation Precinct which saw him assist in securing a new tennis complex in Salisbury with Australian Open standard courts. The level of commitment, leadership, dedication and passion Brian has put into all the volunteer work he has undertaken is inspirational.
Bryce Routley
Bryce is an inspirational leader and dedicated to his work at Pooraka Farm Community Centre. He leads the committee and is passionate about supporting the community centre where he is always looking at better ways to do business and support people in the community.
He is an active member in his local church and was instrumental in setting up a new community church in Pooraka. He has also been integral to the development of the local network of Men’s Sheds, in particular the Men’s Shed at Pooraka Farm (due to open later this year).
These sheds provide activities and programs to socially isolated men in the community and are also the focal point in the community for the identification of men’s health issues, and actions to resolve those issues.
Roger Knowles
Roger is a shining light in the local African, Burmese and Bhutanese communites. He has been an outstanding volunteer mentor supporting many refugees and humanitarian entrants settle within the northern region. As well as achieving a sense of personal accomplishment, his participation in the ‘New Arrivals’ program has seen him encourage new residents to experience new opportunities, link people with employment and share his knowledge of the City of Salisbury.
Roger is a mentor, father figure and friend to many new Salisbury residents.
Nick Zissopolous
Nick is recognised in the community for building young leaders. He is a passionate assistant principle who often takes students and young people out of their comfort zones to develop them to be their best. He promotes excellence in the school community and inspires students to strive for, and achieve their goals.
Nick is also the Head Chanter at the Parish of Saint Dimitrios on Saints Road, Salisbury. He has been leading the mixed choir there since 1990 in a voluntary capacity. In that time he has set up a free Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music School and has taught many students the ancient art of Byzantine Psalmody, many of whom have gone on to chant at other Greek Orthodox churches in Adelaide and abroad.
Lincoln Wood
Lincoln was instrumental in the formation of NAMIG (Northern Advanced Manufacturing Industry Group) Inc and in turn the highly successful Concept2Creation (C2C) program for schools.
As one of a small group of representatives from local industry, he identified the need to assist schools and local communities in meeting the emerging workforce development needs of industries in northern Adelaide.
View our 2011 Living Legends