Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2024 nominees announced
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees of the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards for 2024.
Winners and nominees will be announced and celebrated at an invitation-only ceremony on Thursday 25 January 2024 at Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
Citizen of the Year 2024 nominees
- Chris White
- Garry Oates
- Graham Cockerell
- Jarrod Beaumont
- Liz Roberts
- Patrick Noonan
Senior Citizen of the Year 2024 nominees
- Colin Teese
- Graham Simpson
- Gwendoline (Anne) Dunn
- John Beavis
- John Glazzard
- Dr Mary Cole
- Dr Pat Macwhirter
Young Citizen of the Year 2024 nominees
- Ella Chawkley
- Louisa Zanin
Event of the Year 2024 nominees
- Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) 40th Commemoration of Ash Wednesday
- Cannibal Creek Landcare Community planting day
- Gembrook Community Market
- Pakenham Welcomes 2023
- Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival
A number of community-run events are being held across Cardinia Shire and supported by Council for the community to enjoy:
Cockatoo Australia Day Community Morning Tea and Awards
Date: Friday 26 January
Time: 8.30am - 10am
Venue: Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo
Cost: Free
Hosted by: Connecting Cockatoo Communities
Supported by Council's Festivals and Events Grants program
Koo Wee Rup Australia Day Community Breakfast and Awards
Date: Friday 26 January
Time: 8.15am - 10am
Venue: Koo Wee Rup Community Centre
Cost: Free
Hosted by: Koo Wee Rup Township Committee
Supported by Council's Festivals and Events Grants program
Lang Lang Australia Day ceremony
Date: Friday 26 January
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Lang Lang Hall, Lang Lang
Cost: Free
Hosted by: Lang Lang Australia Day Committee
Council is also hosting a citizenship ceremony at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Friday 26 January to welcome our newest Australian citizens.
For more information about Australia Day events across the shire in 2024 visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/australiaday