In his speech describing these two wonderful citizens local member for Upper Hunter, George Souris said the Community Service Awards were the highest honour available from the state.

Mrs Tulloch a founder of Compassionate Friends has been active in her local community for more than 50 years. She is involved in entertaining the residents of the Mercy Nursing Home especially with her singing and is also very busy working for the Singleton Anglican Parish.

Mrs Tulloch choked back tears in her acceptance speech saying she was in shock and how big an honour it was to receive the award.

“I want to thank all the people I have worked with in the last 50 years, “ she said.

Mr Moore, a former teacher and principal of Scone High School received his award for his volunteer work with State Emergency Service (SES) and the Singleton Historical Society.

He has been inducted into the Wambo Hall of Fame and enjoyed his dramatic roles in local theatre productions.

“I am glad to be back of stage, “ he joked on receiving his award.

“This is a great little community.”