STEPS are already being taken to honour the late Scott Nash in recognition of his great service to the building industry and support of apprentices.
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Mr Nash, 56, died on March 17 after being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma last September.
About 900 people attended his funeral on March 23 in the Mater Dei Primary School hall, one of the award-winning projects built by Mr Nash and his older brother Chris, directors of Nash Bros Constructions.
A vice-president of the Master Builders Association’s NSW branch and a member for nearly 30 years, Scott Nash was presented with a divisional gold medal by the association’s Riverina division in 2010 in recognition of his outstanding service.
The assocation’s state president Paul Maginnity delivered a eulogy at Mr Nash’s funeral, and on Thursday threw his support behind plans already under way to recognise Mr Nash.
“Any form of recognition is duly deserved in my opinion,” said Mr Maginnity, who in the eulogy praised Mr Nash’s significant role in promoting the building and construction industry.
The association’s Riverina division president Paul Gionnatis said he would take the idea of the division funding a Scott Nash memorial award for a TAFE carpentry apprentice to the division’s next meeting.
“I will be pushing for it,” Mr Gionnatis said.
He said the idea was in its early stages and many details had yet to be worked out.
Mr Gionnatis noted that Mr Nash had studied carpentry at the Wagga TAFE college after his schooling days ended.
“He could have done anything, but his heart and soul was in carpentry,” Mr Gionnatis said.
Mr Nash’s wife, Kim, said she was thrilled by the idea of an award in her husband’s name being given to an apprentice.
“Scott was all for apprenticeships,” Mrs Nash said.
“To see him honoured with an award in his name, whether or not the apprentices are in construction, would be a great honour.
“Scott had a passion for taking apprentices under his wing and building them into future business owners and developers.
“I know Scott would be thrilled to see his passion continued through an award encouraging apprentices to strive.”
Community recognition of Mr Nash’s achievements is also on the cards in the future, but it is early days in that process.
“There are often opportunities to be recognised for significant contributions to the city, and council welcomes any suggestions from either individuals or community organisations that could be considered,” deputy mayor Dallas Tout said.
