A Clermont cattle grazier who shot to national TV stardom for building community bonds, a Nebo barrel racer champion and a rainbow gala event that is leading social change are among the major Australi
A Clermont cattle grazier who shot to national TV stardom for building community bonds, a Nebo barrel racer champion and a rainbow gala event that is leading social change are among the major Australia Day winners in the Isaac region.
Frank Finger accepted the 2023 Isaac Region Australia Day Citizen of the Year award from Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker at Clermont Showgrounds during local Australia Day celebrations.
The national award winner of the ABC TV's Muster Dog series has a persistent determination to the agricultural and tourism industry, love for his muster dogs and for sharing his stories with residents at MontCler.
Layney Deguara has been named the 2023 Young Citizen of the Year for her passion and dedication to her sport, local club and her community.
Moranbah Rainbow Collective's inaugural Rainbow Gala won the 2023 Community Event of the Year for breaking barriers and creating an inclusive, and socially aware safe space.
2023 Corporate Contribution of the Year is Dysart News and Post for demonstrating a strong commitment to their continuous support of local groups, sporting clubs and events.
Former Isaac Regional Councillor and long-time Dysart resident Nick Wheeler accepted the 2023 Spirit of Isaac Award for 44 years of countless achievements and contributions to his community.
Mayor Baker said recognising the outstanding work of Isaac residents is important as Council held eight ceremonial events announcing 51 award winners.
"Congratulations to Frank, Layney, the Moranbah Rainbow Collective, Dysart News and Post and Nick Wheeler, you are the cream of Isaac's crop today," Mayor Baker said.
"What we do everyday matters and today's awards recognise the great things you do.
"Thank you to all our nominees and everyone who attended these events over the past 24 hours.
"We also welcomed 11 new Australian citizens as well and thank you for being persistent in your journey.
"Isaac is a region that's celebrates our diversity with good intentions and we reflect on the past with acknowledgement.
"On behalf of myself, Councillors and Council staff, I would like to thank our 2023 Australia Day Ambassadors Lakeisha Patterson OAM and Kevin Hughes BM for being part of our celebrations."
"A very special thank you to our Council team and community for their efforts in making these events happen."
The 2023 Australia Day Awards is an Isaac Regional Council event assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
2023 Isaac Region Australia Day Regional Award Winners:
award |
winner |
citizen of the year |
Frank Finger of Clermont |
Young citizen of the year |
Layney Deguara of Nebo |
event of the year |
Rainbow Gala by Moranbah Rainbow Collective |
Corporate community contribution |
Dysart News and Post |
2023 ISAAC AUSTRALIA DAY SPECIAL AWARDS: |
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spirit of isaac award |
Nick Wheeler of Dysart |
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Mayor's Award |
Mark Anderson of Middlemount David Armstrong of St Lawrence Douglas Brown of Dysart Kait Halter of Clermont Kate Hardwick of Nebo Lashona Peterson of Carmila Tamara Waerea of Glenden |
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2023 Isaac Region Australia Day Local Award Winners:
community |
award |
winner |
CARMILA |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport |
Kristie Thompson Taya Jeffrey Carmila Christmas Tree Carmila Sports Reserve Association Inc. |
CLERMONT |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Medallion |
Danny McKay Michael Erickson Angela Kai-Sum Chan Clermont Show Society 2022 Battle of the Mines by Clermont Bears Rugby League Club Wombat Festival by Clermont Artslink Clermont Country Practice |
Dysart |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Medallion |
Tyler Macklin Douglas Brown Dysart Santa Run by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in Dysart Dysart Community Support Group for the Dysart Community Carols by Candlelight Central Fitness |
GLENDEN |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Achievement |
Alison Hely Milissa Payne Glenden State School Parents and Citizens Association |
middlemount |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Medallion |
Kim Deluca Lunetta Friend Ellie Anderson CTM Links for their Middlemount Men's Health Week Activities Middlemount Community Sports Association Middlemount Community Gardeners Middlemount Bakery |
moranbah |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Individual Medallion for Arts and Culture Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Arts and Culture Community Business Medallion |
Veronica Johnstone Camden Hopes Josh Sondergeld Moranbah State Emergency Service (SES) Moranbah Arts Emergency and Long-Term Accommodation (ELAM) |
Nebo |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Individual Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Sport Group Medallion for Arts and Culture |
Cherry Paine Lisa Rapmund Queensland Country Women's Association Nebo and Sarina Range Branch 2022 Nebo Rodeo organised by the Nebo Bushman's Carnival Incorporated Nebo State School for their A Meussical Adaptation production |
St Lawrence |
Individual Medallion for Achievement Group Medallion for Achievement |
David Armstrong St Lawrence Public Sportsground Committee Incorporated |
