Australia Day Award Winners

Published on 26 January 2023

Australia Day award winners were announced at the Mid-Western Region Australia Day ceremony at Rylstone Showground today.

Awards were presented by Mayor Des Kennedy and Australia Day Ambassador Catriona Rowntree.

2023 AWARD WINNERS

Citizen of the Year - Craig Bassett

Young Citizen of the Year - Kirilee Besant

Community Event of the Year - Rylstone Street Feast

Glen Johnston Memorial Award, Music and Arts - Theresa Therese and Cheryl Murray (dual winners)

Sports Award - Jessica Reynolds

Volunteer Services Award - Martin and Priscilla Weyermann

Pictured: Citizen of the Year, Craig Bassett, Young Citizen of the Year, Kirilee Besant with Australia Day Ambassador Catriona Rowntree