Australia Day Awards
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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.
Each category awards a resident or group who has made a significant contribution to the community.
The categories are:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Phone 1300 307 800 or email council@gympie.qld.gov.au for more information.
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