Mark Hohenhaus named Lockyer Valley citizen of the year

ONE of the region’s most-respected academics Mark Hohenhaus, has been named as the 2016 Lockyer Valley Citizen of the Year.

Citizen of the Year Winner, Mark Hohenhaus being congradulated by Mayor Steve Jones at the 2016 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremoney. Photo Francis Witsenhuysen / Gatton Star. Picture: Francis Witsenhuysen

ONE of the region's most-respected academics Mark Hohenhaus, has been named as the 2016 Lockyer Valley Citizen of the Year.

Having spent the past 30 years at the Gatton Campus of the University of Queensland, Mr Hohenhaus was a worthy winner of the award according to Mayor Steve Jones.

"Mark is well-known throughout the community and as well as his impressive academic feats, he has played an integral part in the local community," Mayor Jones said.

"He has been heavily involved in a number of sporting organisations, local P&C Associations and has been an active member of the Gatton Show Society since the 1980s."

Mr Hohenhaus accepted the award from Mayor Jones at a special ceremony this morning at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council awards

Citizen of the year: Mark Hohenhaus

Young citizen of the year: Katie Hawes

Mayors award: Jim Kennett

Senior Sports award: Brendon Pingel

Junior Sports award: James Orman

Volunteer of the year: Gloria Weier

Community event of the year: Forest Hill District Gallipoli Remembrance March

Art and Cultural award: Laidley High School for Splendour in the Hall

Sporting or community group of the year: Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Inc