Torquay’s Ian Convery has been named Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend for his community efforts.
The Surf Coast Local Legends Awards recognise professionals and volunteers who positively impact the community and, as an individual or group, help the environment to thrive.
Mr Convery said his daughter nominated him to be Surf Coast Shire’s Local Legend for his work with Friends of Taylor Park and did not expect to receive the acknowledgement.
“I’m more interested in publicising the group,” he said.
“After you get over the shock, it’s good publicity for our Friends at Taylor Park.
“It’s the people that turn up that deserve the praise and if they don’t turn up, we can’t do anything.”
Mr Convery has worked with Friends of Taylor Park for four years after he joined the volunteer group to help the three formal elderly members look after Torquay’s Taylor Park.
“What’s good about it is we’re just trying to protect the park,” he said.
“Our feeling is that it’s got to be protected for future generations.”
The Surf Coast Shire selected Mr Convery as the latest Local Legend for his leadership, devotion, and commitment to helping the community and environment thrive.
He has worked with Great Ocean Road Coast and Park Authority’s park manager and nurtured partnerships with Torquay Lions Club and Men’s Shed members to maintain Taylor Park.
Taylor Park has occupied The Esplanade site since it was saved from development in early 1900 and was named after one of the park’s trustees John Taylor in 1921.
