South Eastern Cake Designers founding member Christine Heness has been awarded life membership to the Cake Decorators Association of South Australia.

This award recognises Ms Heness’ love and dedication to sugar craft over her lifetime.

Her skills have been shared to local interested public, club and with state and national members.

Group spokeswoman June Jones said without Ms Heness’ enthusiasm the South Eastern Cake Designers Branch would not have been started, grown and continued over the last 36 years.

“Her promotion of the Mount Gambier Show has seen our cake section grown from a small section to having 46 Junior entries in 2019,” Mrs Jones said.

Ms Heness received life membership for SECD in 2011, recognising her never-ending support, with her extensive knowledge, providing a helpful hand and filling positions on multiple committees, whilst promoting SECD.

Ms Heness was awarded her life membership via a video call.

“Christine was surprised, speechless and honoured to receive this award,” Mrs Jones said.

SECD Branch meets third Monday of the month.

For club details phone June Jones 0438 234 978.