
FULL LIST: Every Australia Day award winner
BACKYARD cricket, lamingtons and swimming pools were all in the mix for yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations.
Residents and visitors from across the region packed out public pools, parks, and halls to recognise the tireless efforts of those in the community.
This year, the inaugural North Burnett Regional Australia Day awards was introduced to highlight the abundance of talent of those in the region.

Mayor Rachel Chambers said Australia Day gave residents across the region an opportunity to come together and celebrate what’s great about being Australian.
“It’s a day to reflect on our achievements as a community and individuals, with the awards showcasing the contributions of our region’s many unsung heroes,” Cr Chambers said.
“I would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate an outstanding individual or event — these nominees should be proud of their achievements, and their subsequent nomination.”

2020 North Burnett Regional Australia Day Award winners
North Burnett Citizen of the Year: Barry and Phyllis Wait
North Burnett Young Citizen of the Year: Brooke Radel
North Burnett Volunteer of the Year: Susan Payne
North Burnett Cultural Award: Cilla Pershouse and Lane West
North Burnett Sports Award: Tarah Stains
2020 North Burnett Australia Day Award Winners
Biggenden
Citizen of the Year: Margaret Stradman
Community Event of the Year: The Battle of Biggenden — Biggenden Rifle Club
Senior Sports Award: Lucas McAskill
Junior Sports Award: Catherine White
Volunteer of the Year Award: Dee Creevey
Eidsvold
Citizen of the Year: Robert Bramley
Young Citizen of the Year: Tiffany Newcombe
Community Event of the Year: Eidsvold Races — Eidsvold Race Club
Junior Sports Award: Kody Pope
Sports Administrator Award: Trevor Croner
Senior Cultural Award: Michelle Croner
Junior Cultural Award: Lane West
Volunteer of the Year Award: Jackie Lindenmayer
Gayndah
Citizen of the Year: Dr Henry Ung
Young Citizen of the Year: Kirsty Taylor
Community Event of the Year: St Joseph’s 100th Celebration — St Joseph’s 100th Celebration Committee
Senior Sports Award: Zac Dann
Junior Sports Award: Kaiden Ratcliff
Sports Administrator Award: Helen Harris
Senior Cultural Award: Cilla Pershouse
Junior Cultural Award: Scotia Spry
Volunteer of the Year Award: Lisa Baker
Monto
Citizen of the Year: Barry and Phyllis Wait
Young Citizen of the Year: Brooke Radel
Community Event of the Year: The Rex Monto — The Rex Resurrection
Senior Sports Award: Hannah Staines
Junior Sports Award: Tarah Staines
Sports Administrator Award: Brieanna Curtis
Senior Cultural Award: Tyrone O’Reilly
Junior Cultural Award: Teely Wolff and Layla Mitchell — ‘TeeLaya’
Volunteer of the Year Award: Georgina Kelly
Mount Perry
Citizen of the Year: Peter Dingle
Young Citizen of the Year: Clay Morton
Community Event of the Year: Santa in the Park
Senior Sports Award: Darrin Jones
Junior Sports Award: Tylor Morton
Senior Cultural Award: Wayne Allen
Junior Cultural Award: Monique Dingle
Volunteer of the Year Award: Louise Wallace
Mundubbera
Citizen of the Year: Bruce Serisier
Young Citizen of the Year: Emma Whelan
Community Event of the Year: 10 Years Celebration — Mundubbera Art Gallery
Senior Sports Award: Lane Mellers
Junior Sports Award: Sophie Zipf
Sports Administrator: Ken Colyer
Senior Cultural Award: Barbara Van Elst
Junior Cultural Award: Jaycia Adams
Volunteer of the Year Award: Susan Payne
