20 OCTOBER 2021 - 2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

They are the champions, our local communities just can’t do without. Those who turn up day in, day out for the good of others, often without reward or recognition.

If someone you know fits that bill, it’s time to make a fuss – and nominate them for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2022 Australia Day Awards.

Councillor Trudy Tschui said that every year, extraordinary local residents are recognised on Australia Day for their invaluable contributions to our wonderful region.

“It’s time to ‘Nominate a Mate’ and call out their great work. Nominations are open across 13 categories ranging from Citizen of the Year to the Excellence and Innovation Award.”

Truus Biddlecombe, a well-known community connector within the Cassowary Coast, was the 2021 Citizen of Year.

As a volunteer for Red Cross Emergency Services, committee member for Mission Beach & Burgundy Club, Mission Beach Community Association, Mission Beach Community Support Inc, Patron of Mission Arts and foreshore clean-ups, Truss is one of the first in the community to put her hand up to help.

Lori Edgerton, was the region’s 2021 Young Citizen of the Year. Lori’s excellence is broad, and included her pursuit of cultural and sporting interests alongside her academic focus.

Nominations open today and close on 5pm Friday 7 January 2022.

Category winners are selected by a committee of community members and Council representatives with the awards presented at a ceremony. In 2022, the ceremony is being held at Cardwell, on Australia Day in conjunction with a community event.

More information on the 2022 Australia Day awards, including conditions of entry, is available at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/australiaday