Janelle Stanford, Mullumbimby
I would like to say a big thank you to The Byron Shire Echo for presenting me with a community award for The Echo Business Heart Award at The Echo Awards night at the Bowling Club in Bangalow.
It was great to see other people recognised who do such important work in the community who don’t usually put themselves forward for recognition.
As Mandy Nolan said during the evening ‘it is all about community’. I would like to acknowledge that The Echo is part of our community and, whether you like it or not, it has allowed people in the community and the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce to have their voices heard on a range of issues and concerns.
The Chamber continues to gather strength in Mullum because we have such great people who are involved in and care for our community. Thanks again to The Echo for all your hard work.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
