Rimbault is one of eight (four non-Rotarians and four Rotarians) who were honoured during the Rotary Annual Awards function on Tuesday evening at the George Golf Club.
The non-Rotarians are Ansie Swart, operational manager at Telkom and Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge (OCC) organiser; Esther Watson, founder of the OCC; Nicole Rimbault; and Yvette van Wijk, the driving force behind the Garden Route Botanical Gardens. The Rotarians who were also named Paul Harris Fellows are Martin Reinmann, manager at Step-Aside Conference Centre; Pastor Jenny Becker, retired George Airport manager and past president of the George Rotary Club; Donald Goldfain, businessman and president of the Rotary Club George; and Andrew Jeffery, senior partner in Mizaars George.
"This award is a Rotary internal award in which Rotary recognises individuals for making a substantial and tangible contribution towards the betterment of the community," said George Rotary Club President, Donald Goldfain "We as Rotarians of George honour you, Nicky [Nicole] for the way you have led the newspaper in concern for the community of George. We note that every single service club and community-orientated charity has your absolute support," said Charles Rowe, club secretary.
"The Paul Harris Award accompanies a donation of $1 000 or more by the sponsoring club, in the recipient's name, to Rotary Foundation, which supports Rotary's worldwide programmes," explained Gold-
fain.
"Nicole Rimbault is hereby named a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world," reads the certificate.
Eight individuals received the prestigious Paul Harris Award during the George Rotary Club's Annual Awards Evening. From left: Martin Reinmann, Jenny Becker, Ansie Swart, Donald Goldfain, Esther Watson, Nicole Rimbault, Andrew Jeffery and Yvette van Wijk. Photos: Fran Kirsten
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