Team members with five, 10 and 15 years service were recognised for their dedication to the Opal community at a special morning tea on Friday.

Presenting the service awards were general manager Kelly Wilson, regional general manager Jonathan Anderson and chief operating officer Ian Burge.

Team member receiving awards were Clara Golman, Jannelle Vendermey, Jennifer Trotter, Makaylah Mitchell, Margaret Sanderson, Margaret Tomkins, Maxeen Wallace and Nasreen Soowambur

Following the service awards, resident Betty Lumley presented a gift to team members Steven, Leanne and Cath Cristenson who came to her rescue after a big fall in town.

Mrs Lumley is now a resident at Opal Denhams Beach and says she is grateful to the team members for looking after her so well.