Australia Day
Australia Day 2025 Award Winners
Cassowary Coast Regional Council hosted an unforgettable evening on Thursday to honour the region’s most dedicated and selfless individuals at the 2025 Australia Day Awards.
The event brought together community members to celebrate exceptional recipients who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the Cassowary Coast. The awards recognised those who truly embody the spirit of community.
The 2025 Australia Day Awards highlighted not only the achievements of this year’s recipients but also the enduring power of community spirit and collaboration.
Awards Category |
Nominees |
Winners |
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Citizen of the Year |
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Helen & Terry Walsh |
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Young Citizen of the Year |
|
Grace O'Kane |
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Lifetime Contribution |
|
Gordon Robertson |
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Community Event / Project of the Year |
|
Tully 100 Centenary Celebrations |
|
Community Group Award |
|
Tully Meals on Wheels |
|
Young Sports Person of the Year |
|
Shaun Riley |
|
Sports Person of the Year |
|
Dylan Crema and Louise Hoskins |
|
Service to Sport Award |
|
Alana Witt |
|
Arts and Culture Award |
|
Rosaria (Sara) Hughes |
|
Young Arts and Culture Award |
|
Michelle Di Faveri |
|
Young Sustainable Environment Award |
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Goondoi Junior Ranger Program |
|
Sustainable Environment Award |
|
Micheal Anderson |
|
First Nations Fire Award |
|
Mitchell Martin |
|
Achievement Award |
|
Karen Taylor and Caterina (Tina) Payne |
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