Australia Day Award Nominees 2024

Published on 11 January 2024

As we prepare for Australia Day 2024 on January 26 in Bowen, Council would like to recognise the 53 Australia Day Award nominees for our Whitsunday region.

Each nominee represents the spirit of our community and their remarkable achievements and commitment to making Our Whitsunday a better place to live, work and play.

Their individual stories are a testament to the strength and unity that define our wonderful community.

Citizen of the Year sponsored by at Hotel Group

Rabia Morris
David Cooper
Tarnia Patton
Megan Taylor
Christine Hinschen
Kayne Fayolle
Rob Harris
Tina Everett
Ashleigh Thompson
Claire Mitchell-Must
Dr. Myint Soe

Young Citizen of the Year sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club

Danzel Lewis
Skye Kennedy
Sam Rogers

Art and Cultural Award sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council

Sally Hannemann
Jahla Thompson
Betsy Atkinson
Kieran McCarthy
Gleezus: Teen Rock Band

Community Event Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club & Environmental Award sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council

Proserpine Community Markets
Proserpine High School production - Sweet Charity
Bowen Community Sunday Markets
Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church Flower Show
The Baby Welcoming Ceremony - Bowen Lions Ladies
Airlie Beach Park Run
Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre - 2023 Program of Events
Whitsunday Conservation Council

Senior Sports Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club

Kara Olver
Scott Boldy
Wayne Hinschen
Aimee Sulzberger
Leah Savelio
Tim Mcquoid Mason

Junior Sports Award sponsored by Whitsunday Triathlon Club

Wesley Homewood
Giselle Tronc
Jure Portelli
Jack Oberg
Jacob Bell
Hannah Moore
Zane Devine
Lillian Kelly

Wally Hinschen Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by at Hotel Group

Jill Warren
Sabrina Mitchell
Steve Fraser
Camryn Fordham
Kym Bates
Sheryl Gordan
Raymond Wallace
Kylie Borellini
Susan Gravelle
Sandy Clark
Mark and Anne Steen
Dave Tindall

Let's make this Australia Day a day of recognition, appreciation, and community pride. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate these remarkable individuals!