Narrabri Shire Awards

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Narrabri Shire Council takes great pride in recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements and meaningful contributions made by the residents of the Shire. Each year, the Shire organises a series of prestigious awards to honour individuals who have made a lasting impact in various fields.
 
These awards serve as a testament to the dedication, talent, and commitment displayed by the exceptional members of the community.

 

Please select from the below options to learn more about the categories and award winners.

Australia Day Honours List

2024 Honours List

Citizen of the Year

Joan Griffiths

Young Citizen of the Year

Sophie Harnett

Community Group Service Award

Wee Waa & District Historical Society Inc

Junior Sportsman of the Year

Lennon Simmonds

Junior Sportswoman of the Year

Emily Simpson

Senior Sportsperson of the Year

Jason Anderson

Community Arts and Cultural Development Award

Scott Pollock

Environmental Award

Kathryn Hamilton

 

2023 Honours List

Citizen of the Year Des Barton
Young Citizen of the Year Mackenzie Jones
Environmental Award Sally Hunter
Community Group Service Award Sarah Rushton and the Narrabri SES Unit
Community Arts and Cultural Development Award Lisa Almagro
Senior Sportsperson of the Year Jason Anderson
Junior Sportsperson of the Year Ruby Clayton

2022 Honours List

Citizen of the Year Patricia Lawty
Young Citizen of the Year Poppy Smith
Community Group Service Award Narrabri Community Radio Inc 2MaxFM
Community Arts and Cultural Development Award Kay Gray
Senior Sportsperson of the Year Dawn Armstrong
Junior Sportsperson of the Year Harrison Bennett
   
All Other Awards

Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize

The Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize was established in 2007 by Thomas Whipp in memory of his late mother, Lillian Hulbert. The prize is awarded annually to a Narrabri District resident aged between 15 and 18 who has shown outstanding achievements through an act of bravery or heroism, charitable work or academic or sporting achievement.

 2024  Daniel Smith 
2023            Jesse Weekes                   
2022        Alisha Conomos 
2021  Amara Grant
2020  Sara Charles 
2019  Jenna Baxter 
2018  Dylan Dixon 
2017  April Squire 
2016  Courtney Boyd 
2015  Gemma Ferguson 
2014  Sally Maher 
2013  Emily Grellman 
2012  Erika Anderson 
2011  Thomas Vaessen 
2010  Georgia Barden 
2009  Daniel Cope 
2008  Jonathan Cuell 

Senior of the Year

The Narrabri Shire Senior of the Year Award recognises the invaluable contribution of senior citizens across our shire through active participation on community committees, assisting in the wellbeing of people within the community, or major contributions to the community over many years.

 2024 Steve Eather
Roxanne Whitton
2023  Joan Griffiths 
 2022  Joan O'Neill

Volunteer of the Year

The Narrabri Shire Volunteer of the Year Award recognises the significant contribution members of the shire have made in giving their time to not-for-profit organisations, community groups or other entities such as schools or government organisations.

2023           Marg Hallett              
2022 Jeff Cloake