2021 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards Winners Announced
2021 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards Winners Announced
Congratulations to the Banana community on hosting the Official 2021 Banana Shire Australia Day Celebrations on Tuesday 26 January 2021.
Thank-you to the organising committee, volunteers, sponsors, community groups and all who contributed to making the day a great success.
Six residents of our Shire proudly became Australian Citizens and winners of the Banana Shire Australia Day Awards were announced. The following list includes nominees and winners for each award. Congratulations to all recipients and nominees, we are proud to have such extraordinary citizens call Banana Shire home.
2021 Citizen of the Year Francis Moretti and 2021 Young Citizen of the Year Brooke Hay with Mayor Nev Ferrier.
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Citizen of the Year |
Francis Moretti |
For his outstanding efforts and significant contribution to the region within sport and community groups and events. |
Winner |
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John Muller |
For his significant contribution to the Thangool Race club and broader Thangool community. |
Nominee |
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Judy Mazzer |
For her work in disability and aged care awareness, advocacy and support. |
Nominee |
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Kate Mooring |
For her fundraising efforts supporting many great causes and the Theodore community. |
Nominee |
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Young Citizen of the Year |
Brooke Hay |
For raising awareness and fundraising for children and young people living with chronic illness. |
Winner |
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Volunteer of the Year |
Loraine Hellyer |
For her contribution to various organisations, events and projects within the Theodore community. |
Winner |
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David Snell |
For volunteering within the Biloela community particularly at Wahroonga Retirement Village and Biloela PCYC. |
Nominee |
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Francis Moretti |
For his significant contribution to various causes and community groups including Callide Valley Lions Club. |
Nominee |
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Hilary Coulter |
For her leadership in coordinating the annual Taroom Art Show, Taroom Tidings newsletter and ‘Buy Local’ Christmas campaign. |
Nominee |
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Jessica Weimar |
For her contribution to the management, success and prosperity of the Theodore Early Childhood Centre. |
Nominee |
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Cultural Award |
Ashley Cook |
For his achievements and success as a country music singer and bush balladeer. |
Winner |
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Alan McTaggart |
For his determination in ensuring the continued success of the annual Brigalow Arts Festival. |
Nominee |
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Rhana Maher |
For her contribution to the Biloela Eisteddfod Society, particularly in the area of speech and drama. |
Nominee |
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Junior Cultural Award |
Lilly Smith |
For her achievements, passion and volunteering in the art of dance. |
Winner |
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Senior Sportsperson |
Mel Collins |
For her outstanding achievements in water skiing and water sports. |
Winner |
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Junior Sportsperson |
No nominations received |
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Sports Coach, Official and/or Administrator
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Paul Fowkes |
For his contribution to the Callide Dawson Pistol Club and his dedication and love of the sport. |
Winner |
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Britt Nash |
For sharing her skills and knowledge as a rural swimming coach. |
Nominee |
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Shari Hancox |
For her outstanding leadership and contribution to netball and the local community. |
Nominee |
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Community Group or Team |
Biloela Netball Association Committee |
For their leadership within the sport of netball and ability to face challenges and innovate. |
Winner |
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Biloela Valleys Football Club |
For their work in ensuring sport continued during the COVD-19 pandemic and the success of the Senior Men’s Team winning the Grand Final. |
Nominee |
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Leichhardt Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society |
For their adaption during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued success as a community group. |
Nominee |
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Moura Tigers Junior Rugby League Club |
For their unwavering commitment to provide sporting opportunities to children of the community. |
Nominee |
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Community Event of the Year |
2020 Brigalow Arts Festival |
For adapting to deliver a successful event following impacts of COVID-19. |
Winner |
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2020 Festival of Small Halls - Wowan |
A successful and well-received COVID-Safe community event. |
Nominee |
Proudly brought to you by the Banana community with thanks to our generous sponsors
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council
Acres Rural, Anglo American, Cutting Edge Graders, Mitre 10 Moura, Westside
