An inspiring 43 people, groups and businesses were recognised at Australia Day events as part of Isaac’s Australia Day Awards across the region yesterday.
The 2020 Isaac region Australia Day awards paid tribute to the individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to the social, civic, sporting and cultural life of the region.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the award winners are worthy recipients who play an integral part in the community and encourage a positive difference to the lives of those around them.
“We are region rich in resources, but we are also blessed with the greatest resource of all – our people,” Mayor Baker said.
“We heard about people who donate their time to bring sport, arts and culture to our region; we heard about organisations that have raised thousands for charities; we heard about young people that personify the spirit of Isaac through their passion and work; and so many more,” Cr Baker said.
“It is people like these who make me proud to be in Isaac. And despite the welcome rain, it was great to see so many come out in support to well attended events across the region.
“Congratulations to each of our nominees and winners; your hard work and passion is truly inspiring”.
2020 Isaac Australia Day Regional Award Winners:
Award | Winner | Communtiy |
Citizen of the Year | Andrea Moller | Clermont |
Young Citizen of the Year | Lyndal Tuttle | Clermont |
Community Event of the Year | St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend | St Lawrence |
Corporate Community Contribution | Hornery Trading Group | Moranbah |
2020 ISAAC AUSTRALIA DAY SPECIAL AWARD: | ||
Spirit of Isaac Award | Pearce Family | Dysart |
2020 isaac Australia Day local Award Winners:
Community | Award | Winner |
Clermont | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Mayor’s Award Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport Community Business Award | Oscar Finger Brady Fielder Michael Chan Julie Schumacher Clermont RSL Sub Branch Clermont Netball Association Hoch and Wilkinson |
Dysart | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Mayor’s Award Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Award | Royce Bailey Ciara Storch Jasmine Pearce Jackie Kalinowsky Dysart Santa Run Dysart Senior Rugby League Dysart Arts Drama Club John Crooks ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Timber and Hardware |
Glenden | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Mayor’s Award | Jayke Hiles Elizabeth Swanson Jasmine Knight Jayke Hiles |
Middlemount | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Mayor’s Award Group Medallion for Sport | Melissa Travers Kerri Kenny Melissa Travers Middlemount Golf and Country Club |
Moranbah | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Mayor’s Award Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport (joint) Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Award | Imelda Caple Stephen Thompson Emily Walker Ella Harker 4RFM Moranbah Moranbah Bulldogs AFL Club Moranbah Netball Club Oasis Life Church Bright Kids After School Care |
Nebo | Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Mayor’s Award Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport | Joy Cooper Pete Comiskey Angie Caldwell Dan Lockyer Nebo Community Sport and Recreation Club |
Isaac Coast | Individual Medallion for Achievement Mayor’s Award | Judy Baldwin Karen Armstrong |