Australia Day Award Nominees 2024
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As we prepare for Australia Day 2024 on January 26 in Bowen, Council would like to recognise the 53 Australia Day Award nominees for our Whitsunday region.
Each nominee represents the spirit of our community and their remarkable achievements and commitment to making Our Whitsunday a better place to live, work and play.
Their individual stories are a testament to the strength and unity that define our wonderful community.
Citizen of the Year sponsored by at Hotel Group
- Rabia Morris
- David Cooper
- Tarnia Patton
- Megan Taylor
- Christine Hinschen
- Kayne Fayolle
- Rob Harris
- Tina Everett
- Ashleigh Thompson
- Claire Mitchell-Must
- Dr. Myint Soe
Young Citizen of the Year sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club
- Danzel Lewis
- Skye Kennedy
- Sam Rogers
Art and Cultural Award sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council
- Sally Hannemann
- Jahla Thompson
- Betsy Atkinson
- Kieran McCarthy
- Gleezus: Teen Rock Band
Community Event Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club & Environmental Award sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council
- Proserpine Community Markets
- Proserpine High School production - Sweet Charity
- Bowen Community Sunday Markets
- Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church Flower Show
- The Baby Welcoming Ceremony - Bowen Lions Ladies
- Airlie Beach Park Run
- Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre - 2023 Program of Events
- Whitsunday Conservation Council
Senior Sports Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club
- Kara Olver
- Scott Boldy
- Wayne Hinschen
- Aimee Sulzberger
- Leah Savelio
- Tim Mcquoid Mason
Junior Sports Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club
- Wesley Homewood
- Giselle Tronc
- Jure Portelli
- Jack Oberg
- Jacob Bell
- Hannah Moore
- Zane Devine
- Lillian Kelly
Wally Hinschen Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by at Hotel Group
- Jill Warren
- Sabrina Mitchell
- Steve Fraser
- Camryn Fordham
- Kym Bates
- Sheryl Gordan
- Raymond Wallace
- Kylie Borellini
- Susan Gravelle
- Sandy Clark
- Mark and Anne Steen
- Dave Tindall
Join Mayor Julie Hall on Australia Day, January 26 at the Bowen Foreshore for our Australian Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony, and family activities.
Let's make this Australia Day a day of recognition, appreciation, and community pride. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate these remarkable individuals!