ONE local primary school pupil with an interest in local history and his or her school will share in the spoils after Moorabool council signed off on a new award to honour the late Margaret Moritz, a driving force for the Bacchus Marsh Historical Society for 36 years.
The award is aimed at creating interest in local heritage among primary school pupils, with a subcommittee of one councillor and two Moorabool Heritage Advisory Committee members overseeing the process.
Cr Paul Tatchell said Ms Moritz did a mountain of work to promote the heritage of the area. She was a loyal servant of the Blacksmith Cottage and Forge and the advisory committee.
The winning student will share a cash prize with his or her school.
