The nominees for the 2020 Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards have been named ahead of the community celebrations this Sunday, January 26.
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The annual awards celebrate and acknowledge community, sporting, environmental and cultural contributions at a local level.
Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM said each year we have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our region's finest - those who lead by example in a variety of fields of endeavour for the benefit our community.
"Congratulations to all those nominated for these prestigious awards. I invite the community to join the celebrations in each of the townships on January 26," Cr Keith said.
The awards are administered through a nomination program, with a local selection committee determining the winning recipient of each category.
Each nominee will be presented with a certificate at their respective community celebrations.
The nominees for the Parkes Shire are as follows:
PARKES
Citizen of the Year Nominees: May Collier, Jennifer Jewell, Hedley Nicholson, Pam Symonds, Kitty Dwyer, Natalie Quince, Ros Edwards, Terrance Job.
Young Citizen of the Year Nominees: Melanie Smede, Phoebe Potts, Elizabeth Hoyle, Becky Wright.
Community Event of the Year Nominees: 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 Moon Landing - CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, Bogan Gate Village Fair, Pink Up Parkes, MLAHMC NAIDOC, Parkes East Primary School Fete, Paint Australia REaD.
Marie Bashir Academic Award: Shonel Redfern.
Environment Award: Elizabeth Briton.
Cultural Award - Adult: Leanne Wilson.
Cultural Award - Student Nominees: Annabelle Van Wyk, Hannah Dun, Danielle Goodrick, Becky Wright, Amelia Leacty.
Cultural Award - Group Nominees: The Parkes Boppers Dance Troupe, New Harmonies Project.
PEAK HILL
Nominees for Peak Hill Australia Day Awards: Jason Bliss, Tony Samsone, Jada Read, Danny O'Leary, Robert Osborne, James Robinson, 3 for All Day Tennis Club, 3 for All Day Golf Club, 3 for All Day Bowls Club.
TRUNDLE
Nominees for Trundle Australia Day Citizen of the Year: Bob Fullerton, Adam Hall.
TULLAMORE
Nominees for Tullamore Australia Day Awards: Mikala McLean, Will Thomas, Lachlan Curr, Lodge Far West.
BOGAN GATE
The 2020 Bogan Gate Flag Raisers: Cooper Bond and Marley Paton.
For information about 2020 Australia Day events in the Parkes Shire, visit www.visitparkes.com.au.
