A NEW Beith woman was lauded for her dedication at Logan's Volunteer of the Year awards breakfast on Saturday.
Melanie McKenzie won the Spirit of Logan award for her efforts with her charity, Harrison's Little Wings.
Ms McKenzie is dedicated to supporting those who have suffered the loss of a child, stillbirth or pregnancy loss, after the tragic death of her son.
The charity faced several practical challenges in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, but Ms McKenzie's determination to continue meant the charity is now assisting even more women and their families.
Club Beenleigh president Peter Harrison-Kyte won the Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year at the breakfast.
Mr Harrison-Kyte, 73, spends about 40 hours a week volunteering in the Beenleigh community.
Over the years, he has contributed tirelessly to organisations including the Beenleigh RSL - where he spent 10 years as president - Beenleigh Cricket Club, Dauth Park Tennis Club, Beenleigh Sports & Community Club and Beenleigh Buffaloes AFC.
Service to others was also a focus of Mr Harrison-Kyte's working life.
He was a decorated Queensland police officer, and later, a leading seaman in the Royal Australian Navy.
Among his proudest achievements was creating the Beenleigh Veterans & Ex Services Club to assist servicemen and women.
A special focus of the organisation is aiding those with post traumatic stress disorder.
Club Beenleigh vice president Mark Ellis painted a telling picture of his close friend and colleague in his award nomination.
"It is almost impossible to accurately measure the impact Pete has had on the community - mainly because he does so much work behind the scenes and with very little fanfare," Mr Ellis wrote.
"The results of his efforts span far and wide - well past the veterans, retired police, AFL, cricket and tennis clubs he supports so strongly.
"[Peter] has dedicated his entire life to the community."
The Muslim Charitable Foundation at Woodridge won the Davida Steele Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation.
MCF funds local food for the homeless projects, and helps disengaged youths.
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