Awards are an integral part of Australia Day, they aim to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years.

These unique individuals have given their time freely for numerous organisations throughout the LGA and are always the first to offer support and assistance to the members of the community. 

Australia Day celebrations which are held on 26 January each year are an opportunity to recognise our community achievements, and to enjoy the artistic talents of residents, welcome our new citizens and to meet our Australia Day Ambassador.

2013 Australia Day Award Winners

The Bellingen Shire Australia Day Committee hosted the 2013 Australia Day Awards and community celebrations at Dorrigo
on Saturday 26 January.

The Mayor, Cr Mark Troy along with our Australia Day Ambassador, Brett Stibners OAM and gold medallist Australian Paralympic Wheelchair basketballer congratulate the following award recipients for their contribution to our community:

• Citizen of the Year: Valerie Rose
• Community Service Award: Carolyn Carter, Nea & Ken Armstrong
• Young Citizen of the Year: Will Ashley & Jo Ashley
• Community Group Award: Rotary Club of Bellingen
• Community Event of the Year: Bellingen Art Prize
• Sportsperson of the Year: Ezra Malcisi
• Creative Arts Youth Award: Lachlan Wilkins
• Team of the Year: Bellingen High School Under 15s Football Team (Bill Turner Trophy)

Honour Roll

To remember these special people we have compiled a Bellingen Shire Australia Day Awards Honour Roll.  Australia Day Awards Honour Roll - 1984-2012 (PDF - 66.63KB)