2025 Australia Day Awards

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards open on Thursday, 7th November 2024 and will close on Friday, 29th November 2024.

2025 Australia Day Nomination Application Form

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