Western Downs Australia Day Award winners 2022 unveiled
Nineteen of the Western Downs’ best and brightest will receive a prestigious Australia Day Award. Find the full list of local legends here:
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The full list of outstanding Western Downs community members soon to be recognised in this year’s Australia Day Awards has now been revealed.
Nineteen residents from across the region received an award from Western Downs Regional Council for their contributions to community organisations, sports, cultural events, and more.
Western Downs Mayor Paul McVeigh said the prestigious awards were an opportunity to shine a light on the members of the community achieving incredible things.
“This year we have 19 individuals and organisations receiving special recognition for their outstanding contributions to the region and excellence in their chosen field whether it be a talented sportsperson, creative artist, outstanding volunteer, or incredible community group,” he said.
“Here in the Western Downs, it's the people that make it, and myself and my fellow councillors look forward to officially recognising our winners at this year’s Australia Day events.
“This is a special time to come together as one community and celebrate the people that make our region so great, and I encourage everyone to head along to their local event and be a part of the festivities.”
See the full list of winners below:
2022 Australia Day Awards – Local Award Winners
Local Volunteer of the Year Award
Chinchilla and District - Ross Cardillo
Dalby and District - Paige Cartwright
Jandowae and District - Linda Wells
Miles and District - Kerry Mulholland
Tara and District - Brigetta Sternes
Wandoan and District - Robert Williams
Local Creative Arts Award
Chinchilla and District - Grant Dolbel
Dalby and District - Rachel Redlich
Miles and District - Miles Regional Arts Council Playwriting Development Program
Tara and District - Glenmorgan Art Group
Wandoan and District - Wandoan Arts Council Inc
Local Community Organisation Achievement Award
Chinchilla and District - Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry
Miles and District - Miles Back to the Bush Festival
Wandoan and District - Wandoan Camel Races Committee
Local Sports Award
Chinchilla and District - Gabrielle Hicks
Dalby and District - Jessika Bliesner
Miles and District - Amity Salisbury
Tara and District - William Hallinan
Wandoan and District - Paige Miles
The Regional Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year will be announced on Australia Day.
For more information about this year’s local winners, visit the council’s website.
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