Celebrating Difference Makers And Innovators Mackay’s 2024 Australia Day Award Nominees

With the 2024 Australia Day Awards on the horizon, the list of nominees has been unveiled, showcasing over 150 exceptional individuals and groups from eight categories. The Citizen of the Year and Volunteer categories boast around 40 nominees each, reflecting an outstanding display of community spirit and service.

These nominees possess dedication, leadership, and selfless contributions that have left an enduring impact on our communities. Their diverse initiatives, ranging from grassroots projects to transformative volunteer roles, highlight their commitment to bettering our region.

The Australia Day Awards serve as a tribute to these individuals whose efforts have gone above and beyond, embodying the true essence of Australian values. The winners will be announced and celebrated at a gala dinner at the MECC on Thursday 25 January.

As we eagerly await the announcement of the winners, it's imperative to applaud the remarkable achievements of all nominees.

Congratulations to the nominees for the 2024 Australia Day Awards. Your unwavering commitment and exemplary dedication to community service inspire us all. Best wishes to each nominee as they represent the pinnacle of excellence and service in our region.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

   • Susan Allsop

   • Ivy Arici

   • Melissa Aylward-Gale

   • Colin Benson

   • Jacquie Camilleri

   • Kevin Casey

   • Vasiliki Comino

   • Lauren Costello/Brighter

   • Pat Crompton

   • Len Cunningham

   • Jennifer Dobson

   • Kimberly Doyle

   • Fallon Drewett

   • Trent Dyson

   • Dr Peter Gaden

   • Philip (Phil) Hall

   • Joanne Hamilton

   • Ann Hand

   • Phillip Hubner

   • Graham Jackson

   • Steve Jackson

   • Karen Jacobsen

   • Rob Kidd

   • Taylah Kolaric

   • Vicki Letti

   • Alan Macaulay

   • Christine McDonald

   • Toni McNeill

   • Natasha Mills

   • Keith Payne

   • Tegan Philpott

   • Peter Reedman

   • Margaret Ross

   • Therese Russell

   • Dr. Wendela Schimmer

   • Peter Schmid

   • Jay Shipston

   • Dr Kerry Summerscales

   • Jan & Trevor Swinbourne

   • Patrick Thaiday

   • Jules Thompson

   • Heather Majorie Tuckerman

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

   • Baden Day

   • Jasmine Fuhlbohm

   • Krystopher Gakowski

   • Toby Rule

   • Tristan Turnbull

   • Bridget Wright

ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD

   • Karen Bishop

   • Baden Day

   • Karen Jacobsen

   • Lanna Mack

   • Sophie Reilly

   • Margaret Mary Ross

   • Sarah Rozekrans

   • Jay Shipston

   • Barbara Sleeman and John Linden

   • Patrick Thaiday

   • Bridget Wright

COMMUNITY GROUP AWARD

   • Australian Navy Cadets - TS Pioneer

   • Australian Street Aid Project/Chances Cafe

   • Jules Thompson - Broken Ballerina

   • Kimberly Doyle - Special Olympics Mackay Fire

   • Fallon Drewett - The Just Saying Project

   • Conservatorium Friends

   • Friends of the Mackay Birth Centre

   • Gumvalley Veterans and Natural Terrain Motorcycle Club

   • Happy Paws Happy Hearts

   • Hibiscus Coast District Scouts Adventurous Activities Team

   • International Polar Bear Club of Mackay

   • Mackay and District Italian Association

   • Mackay District Turtle Watch Association

   • Mackay Historical Society

   • Mackay Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch Group. HW Group

   • Mackay Pet Rescue Inc

   • Mackay RSL Subbranch

   • Project Booyah Mackay

   • Queensland Multicultural Lions Club

   • Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club

   • SNAGS

   • Trudy Crowley Foundation

   • Worldwide Rally For Freedom Mackay

ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

   • Shelly Coakley

   • Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd Environment and Sustainability teams

   • Fay Griffin

   • Mackay District Turtle Watch Association

   • TristanTurnbull

LORI BURGESS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD

   • Ivy Arici

   • Colin Benson

   • Krysten Butcher

   • Jacquie Camilleri

   • Kevin Casey

   • Vasiliki Comino

   • Lauren Costello/Brighter

   • Pat Crompton

   • Len Cunningham

   • Jennifer Dobson

   • Cameron Dorward

   • Kimberly Doyle

   • Trent Dyson

   • Jasmine Fuhlbohm

   • Dr Peter Gaden

   • Philip (Phil) Hall

   • Joanne Hamilton

   • Katrina Hoare

   • Phillip Hubner

   • Graham Jackson

   • Steve Jackson

   • Rob Kidd

   • Taylah Kolaric

   • Vicki Letti

   • Dorothy Lowry

   • CAPT Alan Macaulay AAC

   • Toni McNeill

   • Natasha Mills

   • George Newton

   • Keith Payne

   • Tegan Philpott

   • Margaret Ross

   • Therese Russell

   • Peter Schmid

   • Michele Shepherd

   • Barbara Sleeman and John Linden

   • Dr Kerry Summerscales

   • Jan & Trevor Swinbourne

   • Heather Tuckerman

SENIOR SPORTS AWARD

   • Kym Galea

   • Heath Galletly

   • Annalise Hand

   • Luke Jackson

   • Steve Jackson

   • Annalise Mawyer

   • Christopher Palazzi

   • Peter Reedman

   • Belinda Rule

   • TJ Straw

   • Ivan Walker

   • Julie Williams

   • Damon Woodbridge

YOUNG SPORTS AWARD

   • James Allen

   • Takiah Barrett

   • Jade Bounden

   • Ainsley Carey

   • Emmett Counsell

   • Makayla English

   • Kayce Hoani-Vincent

   • Charlotte McGuinness

   • Toby Rule

   • Zac Uhr