Australia Day Awards
Derwent Valley Australia Day Awards 2024
Following the awards, everyone is invited to join Mayor Michelle Dracoulis, Elected Members and the community in some light refreshments.
Following the awards, join the Lions Club of New Norfolk for Australia Day celebrations on the Esplanade from 11:00am to 2:30pm. There will be a free BBQ, music and children's activities. For more information, see the club's Facebook page.
Image: 2023 Australia Day Award Winners Jamie Brown, Tyler Benson, Margaret Cranney, Justin Benson with Mayor Michelle Dracoulis, (middle).
Previous years winners
| Year | Citizen of the Year | Young Citizen of the Year | Senior Citizen of the Year | Sportsperson/Group/Team | Community Event of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Justin Benson | Jamie Brown | Margaret Cranney | Tyler Benson | |
| 2022 | Kerry Kievit and Adrian James | J'Khobi Bone | Ailie Morgan | ||
| 2021 | Vanessa Fletcher | Tahlia Zabel | Geoff Williams | Kady Morgan | Banjo’s New Norfolk “Give Me 5 for Kids” |
| 2020 | Craig Youd | Kady Morgan | John Geraghty | Anna Blackwell | 2019 Relay for Life |
| 2019 | Martyn Evans | Alesha Moles | Lauren Banks (Junior) and New Norfolk Cricket Club (Team) | New Norfolk Christmas Group | |
| 2018 | Paul McMaster | Perri King | Matthew Byrne (Person) and New Norfolk Under 17 Women’s Football Team (Team) | Derwent Valley Suicide Awareness Group | |
| 2017 | Lexia Brown | Emma Browning | Madison Shaw (Young) and New Norfolk Rowing Club Under 21 men (Team) | Magra Fire Brigade Quiz Night | |
| 2016 | Joanne Radkewicz | Shakira Bone | Tyron Bailey (Young) | Fairview Primary School Association "Taste of Fairview" | |
| 2015 | Kerryn Bone | Ellie Hayton | Hannah Mann (Young) Ricky Duggan (Person) New Norfolk District Football Club (Team) | New Norfolk Anzac Day Services | |
| 2014 | John Simpson | Daniel Coppleman | Daniel Groom (Young) and New Norfolk Fire Brigade Competition Teams (Team) | Elsie Rayner New Norfolk Can Hope Cancer Support Group events | |
| 2013 | Luke Gilbert (Young) and New Norfolk Rowing Club (Team) | ||||
| 2012 | Johnny Kava | Jamie Molan | Kelly Graham | New Norfolk Can Hope Cancer Support Group | |
| 2011 | Sandra Hetherington | Lisa Clark | Matthew Byrne (Young) and New Norfolk Rowing Club (Team) | ||
| 2010 | Launch of Tyga FM, Derwent Valley | ||||
| 2009 | Jacky Whitehead | Stan Harrex (Person) and New Norfolk Rowing Club (Team) |
The Awards
The Awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or give an outstanding service over a number of years to the community, over and above normal employment duties.
Nominations are made by fellow members of the community in five award categories:
1. Citizen of the Year
2. Young Citizen of the Year
3. Senior Citizen of the Year
4. Community Event of the Year
5. Sports Person/Team/Group of the Year
Read Derwent Valley Council's Australia Day Policy for more information.