2024 Australia Day Awards

In true Aussie style, theres nothing like a little bit of competition!

COMPETITION #1: Etheridge's Finest Scone! Bring along a scone to the Australia Day Celebration in Einasliegh and drop of to the co-ordinators by 10.30am. Jam & cream supplied. 

COMPETITION #2: Colouring In Competition! Print off or collect a copy of the Colouring In and drop it back to Council by Wednesday, 24th January. Alternatively, you can drop it off on the day. 

Both competitions will be judged by our 2024 Australia Day Ambassador - Uncle Barry Watson!

Congratulations to Etheridge Shire's 2023 Australia Day Award Recipients!

2023 Australia Day Award Recipients

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