Mid-Western Australia Day Awards: Full list of nominees announced

According to Council, the number of nominees was "overwhelming", proving Mudgee and its surrounding areas to be host to a wealth of community-minded locals.

The following residents and organisations have been nominated;

Citizen of the Year:

• Rosie Gibbs
  
• Dr Alex Ghanem and Dr Gary Moore
  
• Jane Hanna
  
• Joy Harrison
  
• Barbara Hickson
  
• Adrian Johnson
  
• Peter Mitchell
  
• Joyce Purtle
  
• Denise Sim
  
• Colleen and Max Walker
  
• Trish Wells
  
• Robert Woods

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Young Citizen of the Year:

• Max Beechey
  
• Jessica Nipperess
  
• Zacharie Nipperess
  

Community Event of the Year:

• Cudgegong Cruisers - Can Cruise 2020
  
• Kandos Street Machine and Hot Rod Show.
  

Glen Johnston Memorial Award - Arts and Music:

• Louise Butlin
  
• Des Kelly
  

Sports Award:

• Andrew Adams
  
• David Allworth
  
• Barbara Hickson
  
• James Hughes
  
• Peter Mitchell
  
• Charlotte Wilson

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Volunteer Services Award:

• David Allworth
  
• Donna Collins
  
• Alison Doyle
  
• Joy Harrison
  
• Barbara Hickson
  
• Jamie Hudson
  
• Keegan Midson
  
• Ellen Riley
  
• Kaye and Tony Riley
  
• Rylstone, Olinda, Clandulla, Bogee, Ilford/Running Stream Rural Fire Brigades
  
• Denise Sim
  
• We Care Community Shop
  

Wall of Reflections:

• Michael Chapman
  
• Heath Gay
  
• William Knowles
  
• Geoff Pitt
  
• Michael Preston
  
• Kevin Robson
  

The Australia Day Awards will be presented by the region's Australia Day Ambassador, Andrew Lock at a small ceremony in Robertson Park, Mudgee on Tuesday, 26 January.

Registrations are essential by contacting Council's Events Team on 6378 2850.

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