Australia Day Awards
2027 Australia Day Awards
On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others and we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people.
Nominations have officially opened for the 2027 Etheridge Shire Australia Day Awards
These awards recognise the contributions and achievements of outstanding individuals and groups within the Etheridge Shire community. Whether it’s a local champion who inspires, a friend who works tirelessly to help others or a community group who go above and beyond, we encourage you to put their name forward.
Click the button below to nominate members of our community as a heartfelt token of appreciation for their dedication.
Award recipients will be announced at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony at Charleston Dam, Forsayth on 26 January 2027. Watch this space for more information.
Nominate Here
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
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
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
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
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