Announcing this year’s Australia Day award nominees

Published on Friday, 20 January 2023 at 1:29:50 PM

The Shire of Coolgardie has received a record-breaking number of nominations from the communities of Coolgardie and Kambalda for a variety of categories in this year’s Australia Day Awards.

The awards recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, with the Youth Award for nominees under the age of 25, the Citizen Award for nominees over the age of 25, the Community Group or Event Award for a group, organisers, or committee of an event held within the Shire, and the Corporate Citizen Award presented to a business or organisation.

Jess Higgins, Coolgardie’s 2022 Citizen of the Year, encourages her fellow citizens within the Shire to take the time to nominate their friends, family, and colleagues who are making a difference in their communities. “It’s important for each of us to be actively involved in the community and supporting events such as this one within our Shire,” says Jess.

“As a small community, we need to look out for one another and continue legacies. Small commitments from each of us make a huge difference.”

This year’s award winners will be announced at a special ceremony held on Australia Day next Thursday, January 26.

We are pleased to confirm the nominees within the community of Coolgardie and Widgiemooltha for the following award categories:

Citizen Award

Nakia (Nik) Cullen Corey Matthews Roy Bergin Jan McLeod Drew Goddard Sheree Forward Steven Forward Ann Meagher Irene Walker William Kirk Jim Miles Vic Dale Meghan Kent Shane Munro

Youth Award

Nakiyah Herman George McLean Janelle Shilton

Community Group or Event

KMs & Convos for R U OK Coolgardie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Coolgardie Day Coolgardie Rodeo -Bodean Buckingham

We are pleased to confirm the nominees within the community of Kambalda for the following award categories:

Citizen Award

Valerie Whittaker Morgan Baker Kaitlyn Foale Chris Larkin Peter Miller Kane Piggott Maria Bitel Godfrey Patten Kevin Caldwell

Youth Award

Taikata Puru Manukau

Corporate Award BHP Kambalda Hotel and Nickel Bar Pitbull Services

Community Group or Event

Kambalda Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Kambalda West Playgroup Kambalda Police Station Blue Light Discos

The Shire of Coolgardie’s Australia Day Awards are supported by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

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