26 JANUARY, 2022 - AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS CELEBRATED

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26th January 2022

Twenty of the Cassowary Coast’s most selfless, generous and dedicated community members were celebrated today as part of the 2022 Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day Awards.

Cassowary Coast Mayor Mark Nolan said the winners are an inspiring selection of residents, volunteers and professionals who sacrifice their time to give back to others and are the foundation blocks of what we know as our amazing community.

“The annual Cassowary Coast Australia Day Awards are an important platform to publicly honour our local heroes, the quiet achievers doing big things, and those inspiring individuals that better enrich our community,” Councillor Nolan said.

“This year’s crop of winners has given so much to improve our little towns; from animal warriors who champion protection of our unique native animals, to advocates of children’s health as well as everyday people who volunteer their time to showcase the history of our small towns’ and its people.  

“Each and every one of them have made substantial contributions to improve our region – we are better off as a community for their efforts and thank them for their continued dedication and service.”

A full list of the 2022 Australia Day Award recipients can be found below:

  • Citizen of the year - Irene Braddick
  • Young citizen of the year- Stella Berge
  • Lifetime Contribution Award- John Casale
  • Lifetime Contribution Award- Kathy Martin
  • Lifetime Contribution Award- David Jones
  • Lifetime Contribution Award- Wanda Lowe
  • Lifetime Contribution Award- Thea Ormonde
  • Community event of the year- Tropical Art Deco Festival 2021
  • Sportsperson of the year - Brooke Tongalea
  • Young sports person award- Hannah Dryden
  • Service to sport - Amber Overton
  • Service to sport - Shawn Dineen
  • Service to sport - Brian McElhinney
  • Cultural award- Laurie Trott
  • Sustainable environment award- Sharon & Steve McGuiness
  • Young Cultural Award – Eliza Cook
  • Achievement Award – Lorraine Wheeler
  • Achievement Award – Jane Henley & Lidia Mackay
  • Excellence and innovation award- Maria Girgenti
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS