Awards
Citizen of the Year Awards
Citizen of the Year Awards celebrate and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or given an outstanding service over a number of years to a local community over and above normal employment duties.
Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as; education, health, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.
Congratulations to Mount Barker District Council 2024 Award winners:
| Recipient | Reason for Award | 2024 Award Received |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Sheldrake | For outstanding and continued service to the community through volunteering and fundraising. | Citizen of the Year |
| Tom Megson | For leadership and contributions to agriculture and community. | Young Citizen of the Year |
| Jade Brook | For dedication to advocacy and support of cultural vulnerable people in community. | Active Citizenship |
| All British Day | For excellence in event delivery and strategies to distribute benefit in the host community. | Event of the Year |
Previous Award Winners
| Recipient | Reason for Award | Award Received |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Northey | For community leadership in fire recovery and community programs. | 2023 Citizen of the Year |
| Mahayla Rose | For awareness and fundraising activities. | 2023 Young Citizen of the Year |
| Roger Gamble | For leadership in local environmental outcomes. | 2023 Active Citizenship |
| Adelaide Hills Motor Restorers Club's Power of the Past | For excellence in event delivery and community participations. | 2023 Event of the Year |
| Battunga Country Lion Club's Classic Bike Show | For excellence in event delivery and fundraising for local activities. | 223 Event of the Year |
Category winners from last year cannot be re-nominated for the same category this year.
For more information on the awards or to get in touch with a recipient, please contact Council’s Governance Team at governance@mountbarker.sa.gov.au