Australia Day in Griffith
Each year Griffith City Council celebrates and recognises outstanding contributions from local residents and events through our annual Australia Day Awards.
Nominations for the 2023 Awards have closed.
The nominees for 2023 were:
Citizen of the YearOscar and Margaret Bandiera
Bruno Brombal
Sanita Lole
Valerie Woodland
Colin Beaton
Patricia Cox
Sister Patricia Johnson
Pauline Dance
Hank Veenhuizen and Terry Walsh
Young Citizen of the Year
Michael Lanza
Zavian Williams
Community Project of the Year
Griffith Community Centre
Griffith Women on Fire Program
Sportsperson of the Year
Blake Testoni
Scott Bardney
Josh Stapleton
Young Sportsperson of the Year
Nicole Taylor
Tess Jameison
Charlee King
Reif Leach
Timeeka Coleman
Shamia Williams
Mackenzie Hassan
Jack Johns
Sports Team of the Year
Griffith East Public School Girls AFL Team
Griffith Netball U15's Representative Team
Murrumbidgee Regional High School U14's Rugby League Team
Griffith East Public School Netball Team
Griffith Demons Basketball under 12's Rep Team
Club Person of the Year
Michael Crosato
Peter Stockwell
Award winners were announced at the Australia Day Award Ceremony on Thursday, 26 January 2023 at Griffith Regional Theatre. Also, sixty four new citizens were welcomed at this ceremony.
Please contact Melissa Canzian on 1300 176 077 for more information.
Survival Day 2023
Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council hosted the annual Survival Day event again at the Griffith Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
The event was bigger and better, with special guests, performances, stalls and more.
Find out more about Survival Day here.
Australia Day Awards Winners for 2022 (awarded January 2023):
| Citizen of the Year Sister Patricia Johnson |
Community Project of the Year Griffith Women on Fire Program |
Sportsperson of the Year Blake Testoni |
| Young Citizen of the Year Zavian Williams |
Junior Citizen of the Year - Nil - |
Young Sportsperson of the Year Jack Johns |
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Sports Team of the Year |
Overall Sportsperson |
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| Club Person of the Year Micheal Crosato |
Local Hero (Mayors Award) Carrah Lymer |
If you would like to view the previous Australia Day Winners, please click here
Useful Links
Australia Day Council
Australia Day Council of NSW
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
