The Bayside Citizen of the Year Awards recognises local heroes and the extraordinary contribution they have made to the Bayside community.
“It is an opportunity to recognise the achievements and contributions of an everyday Bayside resident who has done something exceptional to change a life, help a community, promote a good cause or run a campaign to get something done,” Mayor Dr Christina Curry said.
“That special person may be a charity worker, volunteer or a simply a caring neighbour.”
The Awards recognise exceptional individuals and their achievement in the areas of community services, charitable work, education/school development, environment, arts and culture, sport, or humanitarian initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Nominate someone who makes you proud to be Australian. A local ‘hero’ who has made a difference.
Nominations close on Friday 4 November and the awards will be presented by Mayor Dr Christina Curry on Australia Day Tuesday 26 January 2023.
The 2023 Award Categories are:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year (16 – 25 years)
- Sportsperson of the Year
Bayside’s current Citizen of the Year, Rachael Smith, set up the Pantry4thePeople in Botany to provide anyone suffering from financial stress access to food staples during the COVID pandemic.
This simple idea has made a huge difference and Rachael is an inspiration to anyone wanting to help others in need.
Ammrutha Vashetharan is Bayside’s 2022 Sportsperson of the Year and Tameeka Johnson is Bayside’s 2022 Young Citizen of the Year.
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