Australia Day Awards

2026 Australia Day Awards

Winners of the Etheridge Shire 2026 Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year - Dave Fitzgerald
• Junior Citizen of the Year - Savannah Mortimer
• Senior Sports Sportsperson - Claudia Steele
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Bobby Bethel
• Community Organisation of the Year - Einasleigh Fire Brigade
• Senior Statesperson Award -Neicy Butler
• SES Award - Cindy Attwood

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Winners of the Etheridge Shire 2025 Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year - Alana Young
• Junior Citizen of the Year - Charli Cook
• Senior Sports Sportsperson - Sam Terry & Ben Terry
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Jade Cowan
• Community Organisation of the Year - Einasleigh Progress Association
• Senior Statesperson Award - Pam Swaine
• Merit Award - Renee Matthews

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Winners of the Etheridge Shire 2024 Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year - Deborah Mosch 'Curly'
• Junior Citizen of the Year - Sasha Young
• Senior Sports Sportsperson - Renee Bester
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Chase Tansey
• Community Organisation of the Year - Mount Surprise State School
• Senior Statesperson Award - Cynthia Haigh

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Winners of the Etheridge Shire 2023 Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year - Deidre Hickey
• Junior Citizen of the Year - Josie Prior
• Senior Sports Medallion - Gill Graham
• Junior Sports Medallion - Nikki Bethel
• Community Organisation of the Year - Etheridge Cares
• Senior Statesperson Award - Ralph & Lorna Bethel

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Winners of the Etheridge Shire 2022 Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year - Jodi Kernan
• Junior Citizen of the Year - Sheridan Young
• Senior Sports Medallion - Clayton Pedracini
• Junior Sports Medallion - Zai Hopkins
• Community Organisation of the Year - Mt Surprise Primary School P&C Committee
• Senior Statesperson Award - Lux Lethbridge