Organisers are looking forward to a large attendance at the launch of Narrabri Shire’s official Australia Day celebrations at the Narrabri Aquatic Centre on Monday.
The national day’s program begins with barbecue breakfast from 8am provided by Narrabri Lions and activities get underway at 9am.
Wee Waa’s Australia day celebrations begin at 11am at the Echo Museum and Boggabri’s get started at 4pm at the town pool.
MC for the Narrabri event will be Cr Ken Flower and a special guest will be Narrabri Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador Gabrielle Clark.
Ms Clark will announce the winners of the Australia Day awards in a number of categories including the Citizen of the Year. Many nominations have been received for individual and community group awards.
One of the features of the Narrabri Shire Australia Day celebrations this year is the number of nominations for Young Citizen of the Year.
The awards recognise our young people who make a contribution to the community.
Nominations have been received across a range of organisations and interest groups.
The spread of talents, interests and achievements of the nominees will present a challenging task in the decision to name the winners.
The community will be able to meet nominees and hear the winners announced at the official Australia Day ceremony at the Narrabri Aquatic Centre on Monday morning. There are two categories of Young Citizen of the Year awards, Primary and Secondary.
Nominees in the Primary category:
Lachlan Michell and Brigette Rose - Lachlan and Brigette started selling Reindeer Feed in 2013 as a way to raise money to support local children who face challenges.
In 2013 Lachlan and Brigette raised money for three year old Cindee Rose who has Cerebral Palsy.
That year they managed to raise $270 for Cindee.
In 2014 the duo chose to raise money for Narrabri girl Davinda Palmer who has a chromosome deletion which is so rare that she is the only person in the world with this condition.
The pair’s goal was to raise $1,500 for an ipad, shock proof case and a special app.
They managed to raise $1,617.45. Lachlan and Brigette set a strong
example to the community of kindness, charity and community spirit.
Nominations for Young Citizen of the Year – Secondary.
Georga Cruckshank – Georga has demonstrated leadership skills as Wee Waa High School Captain.
Georga has received numerous academic awards and recently received the NSW State Training Award 2014 for Trainee of the Year for this region.
Georga has also been involved in the Narrabri Shire Eisteddfod, Remembrance Day and Anzac Day.
Tayla Gilmore – Tayla has excelled in sport and has represented our shire in cricket at the highest level.
Tayla provides a huge contribution to the community with her ability and willingness to mentor, coach and be a positive role model to fellow students.
Tayla has also been recognised for her achievements by the North West School Sports Service Award 2015.
Matthew Hall – Matthew is a coach in junior soccer and was involved in the 2013 Anzac Day march.
Matthew was part of the Narrabri High School Cambodia Group and recently travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer to assist those less fortunate. Matthew was a member of the 2013 High School Science and Engineering Challenge Team.
Tara Langfield – Tara has excelled at performing in Eisteddfods and Dance Concerts.
She has conducted fundraising for the drama club and for the Europe excursion.
Tara was involved in the 2013 Bellata Anzac Day march.
She was a member of the 2013 Narrabri High School Science and Engineering Challenge Team and is an excellent ambassador for the town and school as Junior Showgirl.
Richard Owens – A member of the Narrabri Junior Soccer Club and Tennis Club, Richard volunteers for the Eisteddfod to help on the dance weekend every year.
He was a member of the 2013 Narrabri High School Science and Engineering Challenge Team.
Eliza Tame – Eliza has volunteered her time to assist with the Narrabri Primary School drama club and also at the Primary school fete.
She has been involved in the Anzac Day march and was a member of the Relay for Life Team. Eliza was part of the Narrabri High School Cambodia Group and recently travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer to assist those less fortunate.
She is a netball umpire and was a member of the 2013 Narrabri High School Science and Engineering Team.
Angus Williams – Angus piloted a plane for the Anzac Day flyover.
He is an active member of the school SRC as publicity officer.
Angus is an SES cadet and is a member of the Narrabri Flying Club, Narrabri High School Mountain Biking Team and AFL team.
Angus was part of the Narrabri High School Cambodia Group and recently travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer to assist those less fortunate.
He was a member of the Narrabri High School 2013 Science and Engineering Challenge Team.