Articles tagged: Citizen of the Year
Corangamite citizens of the year recognised
Dual winners have been named for the 2026 Corangamite Shire Australia Day awards.
Nominations in for shire gongs
More than 20 Corangamite Shire residents and groups have been nominated for their contributions to the community in the council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Keep names and boost crowd
Colac Otway Shire’s reigning Citizen of the Year says there’s no need to rebadge the shire’s top honours.
Nominate legends for awards
Community members have just over one week left to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get nominations in for annual awards
Nominations for Corangamite Shire’s annual citizenship awards close tomorrow.
Citizen awards entries to open
Nominations will open on Monday for Corangamite Shire’s 2023 citizenship awards.
Community awards format success
Merging Colac Otway Shire’s community awards into the Kana Festival has attracted a new audience to the ceremony, but organisers will review the format for the 2023 awards.
Citizen award nominations
Corangamite Shire Council has opened up nominations for its annual Australia Day awards.
Hundreds flock to celebrations
Colac Otway Shire has recognised well-known Colac businessman John Blane as this year’s Citizen of the Year during an Australia Day ceremony yesterday.
