Australia Day 2025

Join us for an exciting line-up of community activities planned across the Parkes Shire as we come together to celebrate Australia Day and share the stories that come from our diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

Download the Australia Day 2025 Program below: 

Australia Day 2025 Award Winners: 

 

Citizen of the Year - Fiona Quinney

Young Citizen of the Year (Parkes) - Isabella Hughes

Community Lifetime Achievement Award - Liesel Walters

Community Event of the Year - Northparkes Cheers to 30 Years

Visual Arts Award - Parkes Community Arts

Performance Award - Irene Ridgeway: Her Name is Nanny Nellie Documentary

Ron Harrison OAM Bursary - Henry Kross (Squash)

Sportsperson of the Year - Sarah Hartin (Running)

Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Ryker Moore (Athletics)

Team of the Year - Parkes U16 Boys Hockey (Hockey)

Coach, trainer or manager of the year - Angela Bottaro-Porter (Soccer)

Coach, trainer or manager of the year - Lee Hodge (Hockey)

Senior Sportsperson or Team - Lee Hodge (Hockey)

Administrator - Wayne Osbourne (Soccer)

Long Service & Dedication - Barbara Weaver (Swimming)

Referee, umpire or official of the year - Chris Reynolds (Touch)

Trundle Acknowledgement Award - Heather Earney 

Trundle Acknowledgement Award - Les Whiley 

Trundle Certificate of Appreciation - Trundle Tesy Festival

Trundle Young Person of the Year - Jaxson Whiley 

Trundle Sportsperson of the Year - Vashti Williams 

Trundle Citizen of the Year - Senior Constable Judith Crawford 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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