This morning Council is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Australia Day Awards.
Each year there are three categories; Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Recipients are nominated by fellow members of their community for their hard work and service. Their dedication to our Region is a huge part of what makes our communities home and so special to each of us.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Numbulwar:
Citizen of the Year: Allister Ashley
Young Citizen of the Year: Temicha Wilfred
Community Event: Numburindi Festival
Mataranka:
Citizen of the Year: Cheryl Birch
Young Citizen of the Year: Jason Watson
Community Event: MFSRC 2019 Fishing Competition
Borroloola:
Citizen of the Year: Val Seib
Community Event: Borroloola Show
Beswick:
Citizen of the Year: Dixie Blitner
Young Citizen of the Year: Mataya Wesan
Community Event: Djilpin Arts Djarmaluk ‘Concerts on Country’
Barunga:
Citizen of the Year: Helen Lee
Young Citizen of the Year: Mishi Martin
Community Event: Arnhem Crows return to BRFL and Presentation Dinner