The Tablelands Regional Council is gearing up for Australia Day celebrations, announcing 34 community members and organisations that have been nominated across nine categories for its Australia Day Awards.
"It's fantastic to see these exceptional people and groups being recognised," Mayor Rod Marti said.
"We have such a great community and that doesn't happen without the contribution of people like those who have been nominated.
"The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Australia Day at the Atherton International Club - doors open at 10am for a 10.30am start."
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The nominees are:
Citizen of the Year
- Gail Barton
- Raymond Byrnes
- Gill Harrington
- Peter MacGregor
Young Citizen of the Year
- Tylah Burnett
- Taylah Dalgety
- Marni Dennis
- Chloe Robertson
Community Service Award
- Atherton Meals on Wheels
- Atherton State Emergency Services
- Tania Bolger and Anita Brennan
- Aaron Dozier
- Jaelene Durrand
- Bree Hargreaves
- Donna Leigh
- Glenn McKeown
- Doreen Mortimore
- The Slotted Spoon
- Peter Tuck and Tableland Trees, Trails and Tracks
- Sarah Woodleigh
Inclusion Award
- Atherton Show Society
- Better Together Community Support
- Eacham Community Help Organisation Inc.
- Jirrbal Aboriginal Corporation
Cultural Award
- Kirsten Adams
- Rebel Warren
Junior Cultural Award
- Atherton Performing Arts Youth Theatre
- Tahalia Durrand
Junior Sports Award
- Breanne Wadley
Sports Supporter Award
- Louise Anderson-Clemence
- Annette Schep
Community Event of the Year
- Malanda Christmas Street Festival
- Malanda Show Ball
- Smokey Blue Rally
