A $200 PRIZE that would have been awarded to the winner of the Break O'Day councils Name Our Stadium competition has instead been donated to local charity Riding for the Disabled.
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The decision was made after the winning entry was lodged by a councillor.
The $2 million, multipurpose stadium has now officially been named the Break O'Day Community Stadium.
Riding for the Disabled is entirely voluntary, non-profit organisation whose aim is to provide horse riding to people of all ages with disabilities.
With a shortage of feed and a new charity program scheduled for next month, charity president Cindy King said the donation would go a long way.
"Receiving this donation really takes the pressure off us financially and has really come at a key time," Ms King said.
"The money will go towards the purchase of some much needed equipment like boots and helmets as well as feed for the horses."
Cr Tucker said he would also like to thank the council employee, who wants to remain anonymous, for donating their winnings and nominating Riding for the Disabled as the recipient.
"Often the hard work of volunteers and charitable organisations in our community go unnoticed so it is an honour to be able to give back for once," he said.
