Published on Tuesday, 28 January 2020 at 12:08:43 PM
Local legends have been praised for their everyday actions in the Australia Day WA Active Citizen of the Year Awards.
Geraldton’s Community Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Dane Waters and just 100kms east Miriam Barnetson collected Mullewa’s title.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn congratulated all the winners.
“A big round of applause to all of the winners and nominees – we had a very tough time selecting a winner due to the calibre of community members who were put forward,” he said.
“It’s great to see people taking the time to nominate their local heroes and writing such meaningful nominations.
“Australia Day is about celebrating our country and its people, and I believe everyone nominated embodies the traits that Australians are so well-known and regarded for.”
The Australia Day WA Active Citizen of the Year Awards were presented to the following community members and groups:
Geraldton:
- Community Citizen of the Year - Dane Waters
- Senior Community Citizen of the Year - Peter Moore
- Young Community Citizen of the Year - Andrew Slawinski
- Active Citizenship Award - Geraldton Cruise Ship Meet and Greet Volunteers
- City of Greater Geraldton Young Achiever 18 and Under - Tiffany Lipfert
Mullewa:
- Community Citizen of the Year - Miriam Barnetson
- Senior Community Citizen of the Year - Anthony Ventura
- Young Community Citizen of the Year - Holly Freeman
- Active Citizenship Award - Mullewa Community Resource Centre
The Australia Day WA Active Citizen of the Year Awards are supported by Auspire and the Australia Day Council WA.
More information about the Australia Day WA Active Citizen of the Year Awards is available by clicking here.
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