GRIFFITH HEROES NOMINATED FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Griffith City Council is gearing up for Australia Day celebrations, announcing 43 community members or organisations that have been nominated for Australia Day Awards.
The local heroes have been nominated for their hard work and contributions to the community across eight categories, including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and Club Person of the Year.
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran said Council was delighted to have received so many outstanding nominations.
“These nominees have worked tirelessly devoting time and energy into making Griffith a better place to live for all,” Cr Curran said.
“It is wonderful to see so many citizens being recognised for the outstanding work they do for our community.”
On Australia Day, Council is set to welcome 26 new Australian citizens from 11 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Ireland, India, Brazil, China, United Kingdom and Philippines. The new citizens will receive their citizenship following the Australia Day Awards.
Council is inviting residents to attend this free community event, which will start at 10am.
2024 Australia Day Awards Nominations
Citizen of the Year   

• Jay Reynolds
• Sophie Bozic
• Paris Floyd
• Beryl Paul
• Pat Sergi
• Ferruccio Fattore
• Grant Hearn
• Brian & Dot Peisley
• Dot O'Callaghan

Young Citizen of the Year

• Madisyn Sarkis
• Griffith Youth Advisory Group

Environmental Citizen of the Year 

• Ema Munro

Community Project of the Year      

• Marrambidya Dance Group
• Griffith Meals on Wheels Seniors Expo
• Griffith ''Takes Two" Series 5
• Share the Dignity PATL (Pad & Tampon Ladies) Griffith
• Combined Schools Band & Griffith East Public School Band

Sportsperson of the Year   

• Taine Moraschi
• Johanna Munro
• Jack Evans

Junior Sportsperson of the Year   

• Tomasi Caqusau
• Timeeka Coleman
• Nate Mingay
• Lily Mathews
• Ben Williment
• Rose Turner
• Reese Vidler
• Mackenzie Hassan
• Ata Junior Misi
• Evalesi Taupeamuhu
• Alexis Harrison

Sports Team of the Year     

• Griffith Junior Rugby Union u16s boys
• Hanwood Football Club – 1^st Grade
• Griffith Junior Rugby Union u17s girls
• Murrumbidgee Regional High Girls U/16 Rugby Union side
• Griffith Panthers Junior Rugby League Club U14s
• Griffith Swans C Grade Netball Team
• Griffith Basketball Association 16 Demons Rep Team
• Yoogali Soccer Club – 1^st Grade

Club Person of the Year      

• Bernie Connolly
• Andrew Sinclair
• Michelle Fall
• Ron Anson

Winners will be announced during the Australia Day Award Ceremony on Friday, 26 January 2024 at Griffith Regional Theatre. Contact Griffith City Council on 1300 176 077 for more information.