THE Mitchell Shire community celebrated its Community Awards recipients and new Australian citizens at Broadford’s Australia Day festivities at the weekend.
Seven categories were presented on the day, recognising a diverse range of individuals and groups. The recipients were:
Citizen of the Year: Wayne Cornish
Young Citizen of the Year: Pippa Skala
Community Event of the Year: Broadford Australia Day Festival
Community Group of the Year: Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell
Sports Person of the Year: Leigh Irons
Arts Person of the Year: Lynda Robinson
Access and Inclusion Champion: Mandy McCracken
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the awards acknowledged those who contributed to the community.
“In this year’s awards, we honour the remarkable diversity of individuals who selflessly serve our community,” he said.
“These extraordinary people hail from various backgrounds, often working tirelessly behind the scenes to uplift and improve the lives of their fellow community members.
“Today is dedicated to recognising the profound impact they have and appreciating how different our community would be without their dedication.
“In addition to celebrating community champions, the day is also a chance to celebrate the achievements of our newest citizens, who have embarked on a long journey to reach this milestone. It is a privilege to share in their success.”