Australia Day Awards recognise outstanding Shire citizens
27 January 2022
Warren Shire recognised the contribution of several outstanding citizens, with the presentation of the 2022 Australia Day Awards on Wednesday, 26 January.
Taking out the prestigious 2022 Citizen of the Year Award was Frances Evans for her invaluable contribution to the Warren Community bringing musical events, such as the Warren Chamber Music Festival, to our Shire and creating opportunities for young people to develop their musical talents.
Award winners across all categories who were recognised for their significant community contributions included:
- Citizen of the Year: Frances Evans
- Young Citizen of the Year: Hayley Hall
- Young Achiever of the Year: Sophie Hopkin
- Business House of the Year: RaRMS Health Warren
- Community Service Award: Warren Young Life Volunteers - William and Annabelle Cant
- Sportsperson of the Year: Warren Rugby Club Pumarettes
- Young Sportsperson of the Year: Joey Walker
- Community Event of the Year: Warren Chamber Music Festival
Congratulations to all our wonderful Australia Day Award winners and nominees.
Patricia Irving OAM
Patricia Irving has been recognised for her service to our community by being included on the Australia Day 2022 Honours List with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Congratulations and thank you to Patricia for all your valued contributions to Warren Shire.
Citizenship Ceremony
A warm Warren Shire welcome to our new citizens father and daughter duo Normilito and Nathalie Soriano, and father and son, Markus and Conrad Markgraaff.