The organisation toasted its 100th birthday, which included celebrations in Moss Vale.

More than 50 people attended the Moss Vale and Berrima branch's centenary lunch at the Moss Vale Golf Club on Friday.

An official ceremony and the opening of a Red Cross memorabilia display also took place at council's Foyer Gallery last Wednesday.

Current and former Red Cross members, along with guests, gathered to recognise the significant milestone at the golf club.

Branch president Pam Hall said it was "the ultimate" for Red Cross to reach 100 years.

Ms Hall thanked the golf club for hosting the lunch.

"It's been absolutely fabulous, a top day," she said.

"The branch has regular functions here at the Moss Vale Golf Club and they provide first class food and hospitality."

Mayor Juliet Arkwright was among the guest speakers at the lunch.

She said council supported local community groups like Red Cross.

"It's a special day not only for the Highlands, but the nation in general," Cr Arkwright said.

"Carry on the good work, you're all wonderful."

All current and former Red Cross members were invited to last Wednesday's official ceremony at the Foyer Gallery.

The celebrations included the opening of a memorabilia display, which will remain at the gallery until August 29.

The Moss Vale and Berrima branch presented a Red Cross centenary rose to council.

Awards were handed out to students from five Highlands schools for their fundraising efforts during the 2014 Red Cross Calling campaign.

Representatives from Moss Vale High School, Bowral High, Bundanoon Public School, Chevalier College and St Paul's Primary School took part in the appeal earlier this year.

Moss Vale High won the fundraising shield for most money generated, with $4228.

In total, more than $10,000 was raised from the local campaign, a record for the branch.