For 13-year-old swimmer Charlotte, being awarded the Sports Award is something that will assist with her continued motivation in becoming the best athlete she can be.

"I'm very excited to have received this award. I have worked really hard with my team, including Mick O'Sullivan, to achieve my goals," she said.

"For me, it's not really about winning or getting awards, it's about trying my hardest every time, and that's just what I always strive to do."

While the year may have only just begun, Charlotte and her Mudgee Indoor Swimming team are preparing for upcoming competitions.

"I've got Nationals in April but before that, we have Country Champs where a few of my team and I will go down to Sydney to compete," she said.

"I would like to thank Mick O'Sullivan for training us all and giving us the skills to continue to achieve our goals, and I would like to thank my team for the continuous support they give me."

The 2021 Mid-Western Region Australia Day ceremony was held on January 26 at Robertson Park.

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