Alan Simpson of Merimbula is a recipient of the Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion for 2015.
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He has dedicated more than 30 years to the Berrambool Sporting Complex, as a founding member of the committee in 1986 and as president for the past 10 years.
He also has donated hundreds of hours to mowing, trimming, cleaning up and maintaining at the complex on a regular basis.
He is has been honoured with life membership of both the Australian Rugby League and the Merimbula Diggers Football Club and in 1990 he instigated the Sapphire Coast Umpires Association.
Indeed, in recognition of all his sporting achievements, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal as part of the commemoration of the bicentennial of white settlement in 2000.
In 2008, Mr Simpson took the world record for Drug Free Power Lifting in his age group with 75kg for a dead lift of 140.5kg, a record he held for two years.
He has also set various national records for power lifting.
In his professional capacity he has twice won Master Buildings Housing Awards and is known as a mentor and advisor within the community.