Published on 24 January 2025
Congratulations to the following 2025 Australia Day Award recipients:
Name
Award
Ross Wessling
South Burnett Citizen of the Year
Tiarna Petersen-Jiamtsu
South Burnett Young Citizen of the Year
Bruce Jay
South Burnett Volunteer of the Year
Mia De Jong
South Burnett Sportsperson of the Year (Junior)
Jason Wyeth
South Burnett Sportsperson /Administrator/Coach/Official Award
Helene Wessling
Barry Richardson
Vernon James Clark
South Burnett Lifetime Achievement
Helen Charity
Local Achiever Award – Hivesville/Proston
Tristan Waldock
Local Achiever Award - Murgon
Belle Freeman
Local Achiever Award - Kingaroy
David Goddard
Local Achiever Award – Wooroolin/Memerambi
Bill and Sandra Steffensen
Local Achiever Award – Kumbia
Cameron Redlich
Local Achiever Award – Blackbutt/Benarkin
Darryl Robinson
Local Achiever Award - Nanango
Julie Lohmann
Local Achiever Award – Wondai/Tingoora
Lynne Downes
Local Achiever Award – Maidenwell/Bunya Mountains
Queensland State Mountain Bike Championships at Gordonbrook Dam Trails
South Burnett Volunteer Community Organisation/Event of the Year
Paige Nilon Brown
South Burnett Cultural Award (Junior)
Matt Phillips
South Burnett Cultural Award (Senior)
For further information regarding Australia Day in the South Burnett, contact Council’s Executive Services team on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.