2025 Australia Day Award Nominees announced

These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals and groups within our community.

Citizen of the Year 2025 nominees  Amirthalingam Dhileepan  Julia and David Graham  Joan Pepi  Katherine Holmes  Leticia Wilmot  Sukhvinder Singh Duggal  Tate John McFarlane  Senior Citizen of the Year 2025 nominees  Garry Burns  Jennifer Keates  Magda Lane  Young Citizen of the Year 2025 nominees  Alice Mattille  Declan Kruzicevic-King  Keilah Dewar  Event of the Year 2025 nominees  Art Show Pakenham  Cockatoo RSL Sunday Sessions  Hills MND Big Freeze  Pakenham Show 

The winners will be announced and celebrated at a special ceremony on Thursday 23 January 2025 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham. 

Council will also be welcoming 100 new Australian citizens to Cardinia Shire at a citizenship ceremony at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Sunday 26 January 2025. 

A number of community-run events are held across Cardinia Shire for the community to enjoy. Community members can find events near them online at www.australiaday.org.au/vic/events  

Council is proud to support community events, such as eligible Australia Day events, with grant funding through its Festivals and Events Grants program each year. 

For more information about Australia Day 2025 in Cardinia Shire visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/australiaday 

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