Wagga became the first Rotary International Peace City 32 years ago. Dignitaries from Council, the elder of Wiradjuri Aunty Dot and members of Rotary and Rotaract came together at this special annual ceremony at the Victory Memorial Gardens on what is also Rotary World Understanding and Peace Day.  Many other worthy local community champions were recognised for their contributions to the Wagga Community with each local Rotary and Rotaract Club presenting Community Service Awards. District Governor Rob Uhl presented the Helen and Peter Walsh awards to the selected community groups. All so deserving of this honour. Captains of the local High schools also gave inspiring speeches as to the initiatives their schools were undertaking towards peace – a theme throu7ghout was being pro active against bullying in their schools. Congratulations to the combined Rotary Clubs of wagga for organising this important function, particularly to the Rotary Club of South Wagga who hosted this year’s event. Emily Bosco also did an amazing job as Master of Ceremonies. |
 Aunty Dot and Uncle Hewitt Whymann were announced as the recipients of this year’s City of Wagga Peace Award. |
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| Presentation of the Amie St Clair Memorial Trust Award |
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| Presentation to Committee 4 Wagga Wagga |
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