Local youth health and wellness campaigner Eleanor Britton has been named as Mandurah's latest Local Legend.
The award recognises and celebrates outstanding people who have made positive and active contributions to the Mandurah community.
Ms Britton is the business development manager of GP Down South, a non-profit community organisation that operates a number of health and wellbeing centres and services in the Peel region.
Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams said the campaigner was an extremely deserving recipient of the award, having spent countless hours dedicated to lobbying to make the Peel Health Hub a reality.
"Eleanor gave real heart and soul to the plight of having our Peel Health Hub built in Mandurah, as well as many other programs and services she has worked so hard to secure for the young people and vulnerable people in our community," he said.
"Her perseverance has well and truly paid off, with young people now having access to vital support services at the Hub, which is absolutely paramount to our community.
"Eleanor lobbied business, politicians and community to garner support for the project, and her passion definitely shines through.
"Congratulations to Eleanor on becoming our new Local Legend."
The campaigner has been described as the 'driving force' behind encouraging local services and programs to address youth suicide rates in the Peel region.
Ms Britton also lobbied the state and federal governments for funds to support the 3-Tier Youth Mental Health Program.
If you know of someone you think deserves to be a Local Legend, contact the City of Mandurah at 9550 3777.
