Locals recognised at award ceremonies across Strathbogie Shire

27 Jan 2023

Strathbogie Shire residents and community groups have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Awards.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor, Cr Laura Binks, said the awards recognised those in our community going above and beyond.

Awards were presented across Strathbogie Shire – with ceremonies being held in Violet Town, Avenel, Nagambie, Euroa and Longwood.

This year’s Shire-wide awards were also presented for the following categories:

  • Junior Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Citizen of the Year
  • Event of the Year, and
  • Community Organisation of the Year

The winners of the Shire-wide awards – and local awards – are outlined below.

Organisation of the Year

Avenel – Avenel Cemetery Trust
Euroa – SES Euroa Unit
Nagambie – Nagambie Cemetery Trust
Violet Town – VAMP

Junior Citizen of the Year

Avenel – Lilli Fowles
Avenel – Griffin Boote
Longwood – Jasmyn Wilson
Nagambie – Brodie Miller

Young Citizen of the Year

Euroa – Jasmine Raleigh

Citizen of the Year

Avenel – Anne Douglas
Avenel – John Thomson
Longwood – Ricki Shiner
Violet Town – Nardia Holmes

Event of the Year

Avenel – Granite Hills Walks
Longwood – Anzac Day 2022
Nagambie – Nagambie Carols
Violet Town – Jack Attack

Senior Citizen of the Year

Avenel – Jim & Winifred Peart
Euroa – Bob & Judy Holloway
Longwood – Maurie Brodie
Nagambie – Helen Heathcote
Violet Town – Judy Willis

Shire-wide Winners

Citizen of the Year – Anne Douglas, Avenel
Event of the Year – Jack Attack, Violet Town
Junior Citizen of the Year – Brodie Miller, Nagambie
Young Citizen of the Year – Jasmine Raleigh, Euroa
Organisation of the Year – SES Euroa Unit
Senior Citizen of the Year – Judy Willis