2022 Australia Day Awards

The Australia Day Awards are proudly presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia in
conjunction with the Mid Murray Council.

The awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy
contribution during the current year, and/or given outstanding service over a number of years to a
local community over and above normal employment duties.

Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising,
charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that
contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.

The 2022 Australia Day Award Winners

Citizen of the Year

Barry Burdett

Community Event of the Year

“Cordola Rocks the River” – Cordola Camping and Recreation

Mid Murray Council Youth Achievement Award

Hayden Mason

Media Release – 12 January 2022 – Firefighter, Young Sports Star and New Music Festival Named Mid
Murray’s Australia Day Winners

Previous Award Winners

2021 Award Winners