Citizen of the Year

  • Colac Otway Shire sign

    Council looks to rebadge shire’s annual honours

    Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year could become a certified Local Legend instead, under a proposed a shake-up of the council’s community awards. 

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  • Community celebrates volunteer leaders

    Colac Otway’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Lyn Russell says receiving the award is a powerful motivator for her to continue to assist where she can in the community. 

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  • Community recognition

    Former mayor, nurse and volunteer Lyn Russell has been recognised as the 2024 Colac Otway Citizen of the Year while Apollo Bay teen Joseph Ames received the title of Young Citizen of the Year.

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  • Encouragement to nominate

    After her experience as Colac Otway Shire’s 2023 citizen of the year, Birregurra’s Vicki Jeffrey is encouraging people to get their nominations in for the 2024 awards.

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  • Massive effort for Community Service Award winner

    While other people might have stepped back during the pandemic, Colac’s Zoe Hudgell jumped to action, organising fundraisers and online events.

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  • Emotional honour for Birregurra volunteer

    Colac Otway’s new citizen of the year Vicki Jeffrey has pledged to be active in the role, continuing her decades of service to the community.

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  • Young Citizen winner sharing vital skills through Scouting

    A passion for Scouting and helping young people has earned Colac Otway’s Young Citizen of the Year award for Murray Green.

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  • Shire awards entries open

    Colac Otway Shire residents have just over two weeks left to nominate outstanding members of the community for this year’s Community Awards.

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