Cardinia Shire 2021 Australia Day Award nominees announced

Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Brett Owen congratulates all nominees and thanks them for their contribution to making Cardinia Shire the great place it is.  

“I would like to extend my gratitude to each of our Cardinia Shire 2021 Australia Day Award nominees for their outstanding work within our community in what can only be described as a difficult year,” Cr Owen said.  

“Every year we are amazed by the efforts of people within our community. These nominations are such a wonderful example of these people who are making the lives of others in our community better. We thank you.” 

Citizen of the Year nominees 

• Wendy Andrews 
• Brett Barker 
• Hardev Singh Cheema 
• Tony Fitzgerald 
• Aanchal Meshram 
• Brijal Parikh 
• Chris Rogers 
• Sakattar Singh 
• Shoheli Sunjida 
• Jasbir Singh Suropada 

Senior Citizen of the Year nominees 

• Stan Hamilton 
• Diane Norton 
• Gwenda Preston 
• Ian Robert Wake 
• Susan Wales 

Young Citizen of the Year nominees 

• Michael William Pearce 

Community Event of the Year nominees 

• A Part Together 
• Book Launch - Voices From The Past 
• Cardinia Farm and Food Festival 
• Cockatoo Country Virtual Markets 
• Garfield Christmas Festival 
• Isolation Exhibition 
• Kids Fun Run With Thomas 
• Multicultural Cricket Tournament 
• Pakenham Welcomes 2020 New Year Event 
• South Sudanese Community Day 

The Cardinia Shire 2021 Australia Day Award winners will be announced on 25 January. 

For more information about the Australia Day awards see www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay