NEW citizens were welcomed, and Mitchell Shire Community Award recipients announced at a ceremony held at Wallan Neighbourhood House on Australia Day.<\/p>\n
Mayor Cr Louise Bannister officiated at the ceremony.<\/p>\n
Sergio Prado-Arneuro was awarded Citizen of the Year, Kirsten Boehm, Young Citizen of the Year.<\/p>\n
Community Event of the Year was the Seymour Show \u2018n\u2019 Shine, while Tyaak Cemetery Trust was the Community Group of the Year.<\/p>\n
Other awards went to, Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club as Access and Inclusion Champion, Peter Baxter for Sports Person of the Year, and Rhonda Coates for Arts and\/or Culture Person of the Year.<\/p>\n
Commendation Awards were given to Carolyn Atkinson and Margrette Inness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this year\u2019s awards, we celebrate the incredible diversity of individuals who selflessly contribute to our community,\u201d said Cr Bannister.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese remarkable people come from diverse backgrounds, often working behind the scenes to uplift and enhance the lives of their fellow community members.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a day to recognise the profound impact they have and appreciate how our community would be fundamentally different without their dedication.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is also a chance to celebrate the achievement of our newest citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a privilege to share this success with them.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
NEW citizens were welcomed, and Mitchell Shire Community Award recipients announced at a ceremony held at Wallan Neighbourhood House on Australia Day. Mayor Cr Louise Bannister officiated at the ceremony. Sergio Prado-Arneuro was awarded Citizen of the Year, Kirsten Boehm, Young Citizen of the Year. Community Event of the Year was the Seymour Show \u2018n\u2019 […]<\/p>\n