Instructors recognised at state-wide leisure awards

Two Mitchell Shire Council employees have been celebrated at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry awards night as they picked up two of the most decorated awards.

Lisa Gawne received Victoria’s Most Valued Employee while Lisa Higgs was awarded Victoria’s Group Fitness Instructor of the Year.

The duo was in a competitive field against some of the state’s best.

Ms Gawne and Ms Higgs have been instrumental parts of the Mitchell Shire Council Leisure Services team for students, parents and residents.

Mitchell Shire Council was also recognised throughout the night as one of the industry leaders in Victoria.

The leisure team manages Council’s three outdoor pools as well as the Kilmore Leisure Centre and the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre.

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