Australia Day
Join us for the Australia Day at the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Sunday 26 January, from 4pm to 8pm!
Celebrate, enjoy, and embrace the spirit of Australia Day! Celebrate Australia Day with us in true Whitsunday style! Join us from 4pm at the Airlie Beach Foreshore for live music, delicious food stalls and endless fun for the whole family. Kids will be entertained with games, activities and more, while the prestigious Australia Day Awards recognise the incredible people who make our community shine. As the sun sets, gather with friends and family for an unforgettable fireworks display at 8pm to cap off a perfect day. Don’t miss this amazing celebration of what it means to be Australian – Our Whitsunday Way!
Australia Day Award Categories
- Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
Honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to the Whitsunday Region or provided outstanding service to the local community.
- McDonalds Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Bowen Young Citizen of the Year
Recognises young individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the community or the betterment of the Whitsunday Region.
- Tassal Senior Sports Award
Celebrates dedicated sportspeople, coaches, administrators, officials or volunteers whose actions inspire others to engage in their chosen sport.
- Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Young Sports Award
Recognises young athletes whose dedication and efforts encourage others to participate in their sport.
- Creative Connections Whitsunday Arts & Cultural Award
Acknowledges individuals or groups contributing to the region’s vibrant arts and cultural community.
- Green Energy Technologies Environmental Achievement Award
Honours individuals or groups with a passion for the environment, demonstrating a commitment to conservation, preservation and education efforts.
- Bendigo Bank Cannonvale and Proserpine Community Group Award
Recognises individuals, groups or organisations that have made a significant and positive contribution to the Whitsunday Region through impactful projects, activities or events over the past 12 months.
- Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Community Volunteer Award
Celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact as volunteers in the Whitsunday region. This award is presented in honour of Wally Hinschen, a valued community member who made substantial contributions to the region.