Royal Honor Awarded During Dijkensport’s 25th Anniversary
During the celebration of Dijkensport’s 25th anniversary, Mr. Freek van Wamel from Beneden-Leeuwen received a royal honor.
Mayor Vincent Van Neerbos presented the award in recognition of his many years of service to the community. Freek van Wamel has been named a Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Freek van Wamel has been active as a volunteer with various organizations for nearly forty years. For example, he has volunteered at the St. Alphonsus de Liguori Church, the Lewabo Tennis Club, Rotary Tiel Waalstreek, the Princess Beatrix Spier Fund, the MDL Fund, the Friends of the Tweestromenland Museum Foundation, and as a member and chair of polling stations during elections.
He is also very important to Dijkensport. He has been involved since 2016, first as a sponsorship coordinator and later as chairman. With his dedication, organizational skills, and ability to bring people together, he makes a significant contribution to the success and continuity of the sporting event.
According to Mayor Vincent van Neerbos, Freek van Wamel is known as a dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteer who has devoted himself heart and soul to the community for many years. The royal honor recognizes his significant contribution to community life in West Maas en Waal.
