Australia Day

The Australia Day Awards give us an opportunity to recognise our everyday community members who are making a difference in our community.

2026 Australia Day Awards

The Australia Day Awards give us an opportunity to recognise our everyday community members who are making a difference in our community.

2026 Winners

  • Citizen of the Year – Benjamin Dunsdon
  • Young Citizen of the Year – Stella Mitchell
  • Sports Award – Henry Land
  • Community or Cultural Event of the Year – Cunnamulla & District Show Society

Read more about the award winners Here

The categories are:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Sports Award
  • Community or Cultural Event of the Year

Nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards will open in November 2026. If you wish to nominate someone who is giving their time to improve Paroo please keep your eye on Council's Facebook page, website and newsletters to know when nominations open.

You can view the form Here(PDF, 132KB)

2025 Winners

  • Community or Cultural Event of the Year – Cunnamulla Emus Junior Cricket
  • Sports Award – Mason Reid
  • Young Citizen of the Year – Heidi Jones
  • Citizen of the Year – Patricia McKenzie 
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