Posted on January 26, 2023
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes and fellow councillors are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Australia Day Awards.
Mayor Hayes congratulated the winners and extended recognition to all of this year’s nominees.
‘Congratulations to our region’s Australia Day Award winners and nominees for 2023,’ Mayor Hayes said.
‘All winners and nominees tirelessly work to make our community the best it can be. It was great to see so many nominees this year – a true testament to community spirit.’
‘Thank you to all who took the time to nominate someone. Your selfless actions show community spirit in identifying and celebrating the commitment of others.’
‘I hope everyone got out to one of our 4 events today. It was great to have the event public once again,’ he said.
To view the booklet and read about all nominees, head here.
Winners:
Emerald/GemfieldsBlackwater/DuaringaSpringsure/RollestonCapella/TieriCommunity Event of the YearEmerald Show Society – Taste Central Highlands Field to Fine Dining EventBlackwater NAIDOC planning Committee, Jamie Row Row, Beth DyerSpringsure Working Horse Association – ACA Golden Anniversary National Finals 2022Central Highlands Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Finals 2022Cultural AwardDylan CurrieCarlin DyerSpringsure State School Music Student GroupMarybeth HarveyJunior SportspersonMaggie McDougallMadison HandJackson SchuhMackenzie LinesSenior Sportsperson/ AdministratorKathryn DeightonNo nomineesBlake WellsBelynda PerkinsYoung Citizen of the YearAmber PaulsonNo nomineesChelsea KucksMaccalyn LangtryCitizen of the YearTania PaulsonKelli WillmotIsabelle WatsonBelynda Perkins and Kim ThompsonTo keep updated on future news regarding council projects like this one, subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter here. Visit our website here for current job opportunities at council.