Australia Day Awards

The Australia Day Awards is your chance to shine the spotlight on the Gympie region’s achievers; people who have enriched our region’s culture, excelled in sport and made positive improvements to our community.

The awards are held on January 26 each year.

 

2023 Award Categories and Winners

Each category awards a resident or group who has made a significant contribution to the community.

The categories are:

 

Citizen of the Year Award

Open to all residents in the Gympie region who have made a significant contribution during the year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

2023 Award Winners - Bernadette O’Neill and Bev Goodall

 

Young Citizen of the Year Award

Open to all residents in the Gympie region (up to the age of 25 years) who have made a significant contribution during the year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. No starting age.

2023 Award Winner - Austin Van Twest

 

Resilience Award

Introduced in 2023, this award is open to all residents of the Gympie region who demonstrated a high level of resilience in facing personal or community challenge during the year.

2023 Award Winner - Rachael Lehmann

 

Creative Award

Open to all residents in the Gympie region who have made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the local community or an outstanding achievement in cultural activity(ies). Open to all ages.

Creative Award: 2023 Award Winner - Hayley James

 

Sports Award

Open to all residents in the Gympie region who have made a significant record of achievement in sport. Open to all ages.

2023 Award Winner - Xander Jacobi

 

Community Group, Event or Organisation of the Year Award

Open to all community groups or organisations who have made a significant contribution during the year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years, or have staged the most outstanding event.

2023 Award Winner - Little Kids Day Out

 

More information

Phone 1300 307 800 or email council@gympie.qld.gov.au for more information.

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