Thursday 21 December 2023
Congratulations to our Australia Day Award Winners
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is proud to announce its 2024 Australia Day award winners.
The award winners are:
- Lucindale Citizen of the Year – Erin McWaters for her outstanding contribution to the Lucindale community, particularly her volunteer work and fundraising contributions.
- Naracoorte Active Citizenship Award – Nurtured Village Hampers Upper South East Limestone Coast group for their outstanding contribution to supporting young mothers and families.
- Lucindale Active Citizenship Award – Shannon Burdett & Erin McWaters for their outstanding fundraising contributions to the Cancer Council through the 2023 Shitbox Rally.
- Naracoorte Young Citizen of the Year – Ryan O’Shaughnessy for his outstanding voluntary contribution to many community groups, particularly the Naracoorte P&A Society.
- Lucindale Young Citizen of the Year – Micaela Baker for her outstanding contribution to the Lucindale Community, particularly for her establishment of the Lucindale Playgroup.
- Naracoorte Community Event of the Year – Naracoorte United Soccer Club for hosting the only 2023 Australia Cup round outside of Adelaide.
- Lucindale Community Event of the Year – Lucindale Country Club for hosting the Tennis SA State League All Stars.
- Naracoorte Citizen of the Year - the panel selected a recipient who declined to accept for personal reasons.
The awards will be presented at Australia Day celebrations in Naracoorte and Lucindale on Friday 26th January 2024.
- Naracoorte's Australia Day celebrations will kick off with a free community breakfast in the Town Squares at 7am, with the official ceremony getting underway at 8am.
- Lucindale's Australia Day ceremony will get underway at 11am at the Rotunda in Centenary Park followed by a free community barbecue lunch.
Both events will again be livestreamed after this initiative was a resounding success when it was introduced for the local 2022 Australia Day celebrations.
In 2024, Australians are being encouraged to come together for Australia Day to reflect, respect and celebrate their day in their way.
The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is encouraging Australians to celebrate being part of a proud, ancient, multicultural nation that values the contribution of every citizen.
NADC Chief Executive Mark Fraser AO CVO says: “As Australians, we are connected by a shared desire for unity, and the promise of safety, stability and prosperity that Australia represents.
“Australia Day is a day to listen to each other, accept our history and show understanding and respect for those around us.”
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is one of many Councils and community organisations throughout Australia that has received funding from the Australia Day 2024 Community Events Grant Program to organise, promote and host Australia Day events that encourage the community to reflect, respect and celebrate for Australia Day 2024.
Media spokespeople:
Mayor Patrick Ross - email patrick.ross@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427 658 049
Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100
General Media Enquiries:
Josie Collins, Manager Engagement & Community - email josie.collins@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100