There were 29 awards handed out at Australia Day celebrations across the Cabonne shire on Thursday, 26 January 2023.
The Cabonne Australia Day Ambassador was Cheryl Koenig, who attended ceremonies in Cargo, Canowindra, and Mullion Creek.
The full list of award recipients are listed below. Congratulations to everyone who was recognised.
Borenore/Nashdale:
Citizen of the Year: Phil Tyack
Community Group of the Year: CWA of NSW Borenore Branch.
Canowindra:
Young Citizen of the Year: Emily Thomas
Citizen of the Year: Peggy Nash
Community Group of the Year: CWA of NSW Canowindra Branch.
Cargo:
Community Group of the Year: Cargo Progress Association.
Cudal:
Young Citizen of the Year: Sam Thomas
Citizen of the Year: Jennifer Ryan
Community Group of the Year: The Cudal Connection.
Cumnock:
Young Citizen of the Year: Angus O’Brien
Citizen of the Year: Amanda Schulz
Community Group of the Year: Cumnock Swimming Club Committee
Eugowra:
Young Citizen of the Year: Sabina Heinzel
Citizen of the Year: Ben & Jess Stanley
Community Group of the Year: Eugowra Events & Tourism Association
Manildra:
Citizen of the Year: John Honan
Community Group of the Year: Cabonne Roo’s
Molong:
Young Citizen of the Year: George Betts
Citizen of the Year: Wendy Mcnab
Community Group of the Year: Molong Hospital Auxiliary
Mullion Creek:
Young Citizen of the Year: Eleanor Roe
Citizen of the Year: Paul Culverson
Community Group of the Year: Ophir Crown Management Board
Yeoval:
Young Citizens of the Year: Douglas Philipson and Katie Letcher
Citizen of the Year: Murray Parker
Community Group of the Year: Yeoval Red Cross.
Cabonne Shire Awards:
Cabonne Sportsperson of the Year – Juliette Mills
Cabonne Environmental Champion of the Year – Little River Landcare
Cabonne Youth Ambassador – Tengis Meiklejohn
