Join us in Ardlethan for Australia Day Awards

Join us in Ardlethan to celebrate Australia Day. Kicking off with a free community BBQ breakfast from 8am in Lions Park with the official Australia Day Ceremony starting at 9.30am. The ceremony will consist of a citizenship ceremony and the announcement of Australia Day awards. Local citizens will be recognised for their valued contributions to the community. Following the official ceremony attendees are invited to stay for brunch and further entertainment.

This year the Coolamon Shire Council are proud to welcome our 2023 Australia Day Ambassador Mr Terrence O’Connell OAM. Terry is a thirty-year veteran with NSW Police Service and known internationally as the ‘cop from Wagga Wagga’. He is a Restorative Justice pioneer and was responsible for the development of the ‘scripted’ Conference model in 1991. Terry’s work has influenced the adaptation of restorative practice in a wide range of areas including youth justice, probation, community and social work, school education and workplaces throughout the world.

Our Australia Day Ambassador, Terry, will help us recognise the following Coolamon Shire locals who have been nominated for an Australia Day Award, including:

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Dennis Ashcroft, Chris and Joanne Berry, Phil Billingham, Aileen Bond, Myfanwy Collette, Zane Fraser, Danielle Garrett, Paul Horan, Mel Mayer, Stephen McIver, Helen McLoughlin, Cassandra Patterson, Mark Sawer, Christopher Smith, Shirley Tyrell

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Thomas Riley

THE SHANE TILL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT

Lycinda Harris

YOUNG SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

Josephine Bray, Hayden Gardiner, Lacey Harris, Cooper Herden

COMMUNITY EVENT / COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR

Coolamon Fire Engine Muster, Festival on Ford, Marrar Campdraft Association

Other events you can attend on Australia Day:

· Ganmain Australia Day Breakfast

· Inflatable at the Ardlethan Pool

· On the Big Screen, Outdoor movie in Ganmain at the Sports Oval.

For further information about Australia Day, please visit www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au or phone Jacqui Collins, Community Development Officer on 6927 2492.