Australia Day
Australia Day is an opportunity for communities to come to together and celebrate contemporary Australia while showcasing our diverse culture and recognising our history. While Australia Day means different things to different people, it is a day that welcomes everyone to reflect on their Australian experience – their past, present and future.
Each year Muswellbrook Shire Council celebrates Australia Day by acknowledging individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to our community through the annual Australia Day Awards.
The call for nominations goes out at the end of each year, and awards are then presented at the following year’s Australia Day event. Residents can nominate any Muswellbrook Shire community member who is an Australian citizen that has made noteworthy contributions or outstanding achievements in work, studies or community service during the year, or over several years.
The awards pay tribute to the incredible work of individuals in the community and recognise their outstanding contribution to community service and achievements in education, sport, community support, environment and the arts.
Previous Award Winners
Top- Citizen of the Year – Dr Mark Rikard-Bell and Dr Del Mullins
- Young Citizen of the Year – joint winners Ms Charlise Anderson and Ms Yasmin Jimmieson
- Arts & Culture Award – Ms Samantha Cobcroft
- Sustainability Award – Muswellbrook South Public School Environment & Sustainability Group (Green Team)
- Junior Sportsperson – Ms Charli-Rose Wilson
- Senior Sportsperson – Ms Porscha Jimmieson
- Services to Sport – Ms Kristine Agosto
- Sports Team – The Lady CATS Team 2023
- Open Award – Muswellbrook RSL Sub-Branch – Vietnam Memorial Grove & associated facilities
- Open Award – Mr Chris English
- Open Award – Roohaven Wildlife
- Citizen of the Year – joint winners Uncle Glen Morris and Jeff Wolfgang
- Young Citizen of the Year – 3 Brothers Recycling – Harley, Zane and Khi Dever
- Sports Team Award – Muswellbrook District Junior Rugby League Football Club U14s
- Services to Sport – Tony McTaggart
- Junior Sportsperson Award – Caoimhe Bray
- Senior Sportsperson Award – Anthony Witt
- Arts and Culture Award – Uncle Glen Morris
- Sustainability Award – Stephen Thatcher
- Open Award – Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade
- Open Award – Patrick Ball
- Citizen of the Year – Brian Collard
- Young Citizen of the Year – Meg Southcombe
- Contribution to Sport Award – Paul Benkovic
- Services to Sport Award – Peter Cooper
- Sporting Success Award – Emity Croft
- Community Contribution Award – Brayden Dever
- Contribution to Health Services Award – Brett Leaver and Bridgit Smith
- Contribution to Heritage Award – Muswellbrook Shire Local & Family Historical Society Inc
- Contribution to Health & Wellbeing Award – Ayrton Risby
- Community Support Award – Bill and Joan Tindale
- Community Support Award – Bec Wright
