Meet the 2020 Australia Day Award Nominees
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The Nominees pictured above are (left to right): Jean Vickery, Michael Bourne, Warren Hollyman (representing Sawtell Fun Day), Olissa Onley, Kaleb Darbin, Emma Millie Serisier, Dean Evers, Nora Brooks, Teo Ross, Nathan Stary-Wynn, Heather Orme and Barbara Haigh.
This year 12 local nominees have been recognised for their achievements and community spirit in the annual Australia Day Awards.
The Award winners will be announced at the Australia Day Ceremony at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on Sunday, January 26, where 60 new Australians from 19 countries will also receive their Australian Citizenship. The ceremonies will take place from 9am and ALL ARE WELCOME.
Free refreshments will be available and local Girl Guides will be providing musical entertainment.
Citizen of the Year
Barbara Haigh – Coffs Harbour
Dean Evers – Coffs Harbour
Michael Bourne – Coffs Harbour
Jean Vickery – Emerald Beach
Nora Brooks – Bonville
Young Achiever of the Year
Emma Millie Serisier – Lowanna
Teo Ross – Woolgoolga
Kaleb Darbin – Woolgoolga
Sportsperson of the Year
Olissa Onley – Sapphire Beach
Nathan Stary-Wynn – Coffs Harbour
Heather Orme – Nana Glen
Event of the Year
Sawtell Super Fun Day