2025 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.

Congratulations to all our winners and nominees, your actions and achievements have made a significant positive impact on the Mid Murray Community.

The following Award winners received their Award on Australia Day at the Mannum Lion's Australia Day Brunch.

Citizen of the Year
Phil Reed

Young Citizen of the Year
Jayden Coleman

Active Citizenship Award
Neville Marks

Community Event of the Year
Elf Magic - Morgan Christmas Pageant 9 December 2023
Shirley Hissey and Kay Bruce collected the award on behalf of Elf Magic.

Media Release – 14 January 2025 - Christmas Magic, Maritime Heritage and Young Leader Honoured in Mid Murray’s Australia Day Awards

At the morning tea held on the 14 January 2025, Mayor Simone Bailey, presented the following nominees with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Community Event of the Year Nominee
Nominee - Cordola Events/Cordola Camping & Recreation - "Cordola Rocks the River 2024 - 26 October 2024"

Citizen of the Year Nominees
Nominee - Keith Baldwin
Nominee - Popsy Marks
Nominee - Mike McDowell
Nominee - Colin Vigar
Nominee - Shane McGrath