2023 community award nominees named
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Published on 24 January 2023
Twenty-eight residents and six events have been nominated for awards in appreciation of their contributions to the Corangamite Shire Community.
The Citizen of the Year (23 nominations), Young Citizen of the Year (five nominations) and Community Event of the year (six nominations) will be named at the official council Australia Day event at Noorat Recreation Reserve on Thursday.
Mayor Ruth Gstrein said all of the nominees had been named by their peers as recognition for their efforts on behalf of the community.
“Corangamite has some amazing people who give selflessly, often over long periods of time, to benefit their community,” Cr Gstrein said.
“They contribute to service clubs, sporting clubs, churches and other organisations without expecting reward but just because they care and enjoy making a positive difference.
“All of these nominees are examples of those values and show how we can all make Corangamite a better place.”
Formalities will begin at 10 am.
Australia Day Ambassador Professor Greg Sassella will make a keynote address at the Noorat Recreation Reserve ahead of presentation of the 2023 awards.
There will be a free barbecue at the event and five new Australians will receive citizenship.
Cr Gstrein invited everyone to come along and enjoy the day.
Corangamite Shire Mayor Ruth Gstrein said Professor Sassella would be most welcome at Council’s official Australia Day ceremony at the Noorat Recreation Reserve on Thursday 26 January.
Cr Gstrein said she expected a good crowd for the event.
“Each year we get to a different town in the Shire and this year is Noorat’s turn.
“It’s always a social day out where we can recognise our volunteers and those who have made significant contributions to our communities.
“It is also an opportunity to confer citizenship on new Australians, which is one of the most rewarding aspects of the day.”
And the nominees are:
Citizen of the Year
Jim Anderson, Derrinallum Bill Berry, Timboon Andrew Bodman, Skipton Alison Byrne, Camperdown Matthew Coverdale, Bostocks Creek Sanjan Dawson, Skipton Georgie Green, Skipton Paul Hay, Terang Susan Hunneybell, Skipton Gary Kimber, Cobden Laura Leslie, Skipton Vicki Marr, Glenormiston Margaret Moloney, Terang Jan Murphy, Skipton Anna Nash, Skipton Gabrielle O’Brien, Terang Faye Phillips, Noorat John Peeters, Skipton Kim Pringuer, Cobden Denise Robertson, Cobden Neville Robertson, Cobden Peter Smith, Skipton Brendan Williams, NooratYoung Citizen of the Year
Jake Burleigh,Lismore Keely Clark, Skipton Patrick Gowans, Skipton Abbie Hanks, Jancourt East Willoughby Perriss, CobdenCommunity Event of the Year
Doug and Kerrie Pollard — ‘What’s Noo?’, Noorat Tenth Anniversary of TOPS, Timboon Colour Terang Festival, Terang Pandemic First Responders Free BBQ and Mini Golf Fun Day, Cobden Skipton Football Netball Club, Skipton Skipton Flood preparation and clean-up — Skipton Youth, Skipton