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Grant District Council hands out Australia Day awards

The District Council of Grant is pleased to announce this year’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award recipients.

Nominations were received from a range of groups and individuals with the award winners comprising a young Country Fire Service (CFS) cadet; SA Ambulance and CFS coordinator; Allendale East Area School students who led a significant fundraiser effort; and a community Christmas party event.

Mayor Kylie Boston said the Australia Day Awards were an exceptional occasion to acknowledge the outstanding contributions residents and organisations make to the wellbeing and enhancement of the local community.

“It is important that individuals and groups are celebrated for their commitment over the past year and in most cases over many years of service,” Mayor Boston said. “Our community would not be as strong and vibrant as it is without their efforts.”

All winners will be awarded at a private event this Thursday. Nominees will also be invited to attend the event and be presented a certificate.

Official proceedings from the event will be livestreamed via the District Council of Grant Facebook page and a video of the presentations will be uploaded to the Council website with closed captions.

AWARD WINNERS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Sheryl Teigesser is an active volunteer in the Donovans community. Sheryl’s passion for helping others has led her to volunteer with various groups and organisations, including the Donovans Country Fire Service (CFS) Brigade, Donovans Recreation Advisory Council (DRAC) and Port MacDonnell SA Ambulance Service.

With eight years of experience coordinating administration for the DRAC and volunteering as the administration coordinator for the Donovans CFS for some years, Sheryl also utilises her skills each year to assist with coordinating the local ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ for the Cancer Council, and both Donovans Easter and Christmas Markets.

Those who know Sheryl describe her has a team player and dedicated to the projects she is involved with making her a deserving winner or the 2023 District Council of Grant Citizen of the Year Award.

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

As a newer resident to the District Council of Grant, Elivia Stanley has wasted no time in becoming an enthusiastic member of the local community. Elivia is an athlete at the Port MacDonnell Netball Club and Cadet with the Kingsley CFS Brigade.

Caring and committed are two words that have been used to describe Elivia which is reflected in the interactions she has with others in the community. Elivia’s caring nature is a strong trait noticed by the Allendale East Area School where she is currently undertaking a Traineeship.

Elivia’s willingness to participate in the local community will be a great asset for her and the district going into the future, and is why she is worthy recipient of the 2023 District Council of Grant Young Citizen of the Year Award.

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR

Community Event of the Year will be presented to the Yahl Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee (pictured above)for their Yahl Community

Christmas Celebration.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainties, there were limited community events held during 2021. The Yahl Soldiers Memorial Hall committee were one local group able to host a successful event being their community Christmas party.

A total of 70 Yahl community members came together to enjoy a day full of classic backyard games, a barbeque lunch and popular jumping castle kindly donated by Member for Barker Tony Pasin. Locals also got into the Christmas spirit early by decorating their home entrances which were judged with a winner being awarded at the community Christmas celebration.

Yahl is a thriving community within the council area and events like the Yahl Christmas Celebration allow residents to prosper and connect making Yahl Soldiers Memorial Hall committee a deserving awardee for the 2023 District Council of Grant Community Event of the Year.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AWARD

The Active Citizenship Award will be presented to Allendale East Area School students for their Biggest Morning Tea

With many school events postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, Allendale East Area School students were eager to get involved with the community again. The school jumped back into the community spirit by hosting a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ to fundraise for the Cancer Council.

The event was the schools first in over a year and saw many students actively participate in organising and running the morning tea held at the Port MacDonnell Golf Club. A total of $1500 was raised by the students for the Cancer Council.

School teachers have reported that students demonstrated great leadership skills making the fundraiser a success. In addition to raising money for a worthy cause, the event and social interaction was well received by the community which makes the Allendale East Area School students an appropriate winner of the 2023 District Council of Grant Active Citizenship Award.

Willalooka to host Tatiara celebrations

Australia Day awards announceed ahead of Tatiara District Council January 26 presentation

Tatiara District Council will honour its leading citizens and event of 2022 at an Australia Day ceremony at the Willalooka Oval, Willalooka this Thursday.

Tatiara District Council Mayor Liz Goossens said the day would begin with the traditional Australia Day breakfast at 8am and music by Rosemary Gerhardy.

“Official proceedings will commence at 9.15am and feature an address by Tatiara’s Australia Day Ambassador, Senior Consultant, The Sapling Connection and General Manager, LBI Foundation, John Shepherd AM,” she said.

“Festivities will also include a flag-raising ceremony and the presentation of our 2023 Tatiara Australia Day Awards.”

Mayor Goossens applauded the 2023 Tatiara Australia Day Award recipients for their commitment and contribution to the Tatiara.

“On Australia Day, we recognise and honour those who have gone above and beyond in their service to their community,” Mayor Goossens said.

“The amazing work they all do showcases the richness and diversity of our community that make the Tatiara such a great place to live.

“I would like to invite all residents to celebrate our Australia Day Award winners with us.”

2023 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS Tatiara Citizen of the Year Michael Hunt

Many people within the Tatiara refer to Michael (pictured) as a “true local”. He is a local farmer, born locally, educated locally, played his sport locally and is a kind and generous community man.

Michael is very passionate about farming, particularly grain growing. He was one of two South Australian representatives of Grain Growers Australia – National Policy Group and each year organises and conducts the District Wheat Crop Competition.

Michael has had a very distinguished sporting career. Playing for the Mundulla Football Club in more than 520 senior football games, ten A Grade premierships and five B Grade premierships, three times B Grade Best and Fairest winner, and leading goal kicker in 2004 with 83 goals.

He now has extensive involvement in the Limestone Coast Women’s Football League, who he coached to a premiership in their first year. He has also contributed as a committee member and President of the club. He excelled at cricket and was selected in the South Australian Country team of the year on two occasions.

Life membership of the Mundulla Football Club and Mundulla Cricket Club was awarded to Michael in recognition of his tireless service. He was also the recipient of the SANFL SA Community League Merit Award for long and valuable service to football in South Australia.

Michael also devotes his time to being a steward at the annual Mundulla Show and hosts the morning Sporting Grill on 5TCB.

Tatiara Young Citizen of the Year Clare Langley

Clare has been an active member of the Bordertown Netball Club over the past 12 months, serving on the club’s committee, coaching, umpiring and playing. She also took on the roles of Junior Development Co-Ordinator and Grounds Co-Ordinator.

Clare’s other passion is the Dolphins Swimming Club where she volunteers as a coach to the club swimmers and as a committee member.

The Bordertown Show & Spring Festival provided another avenue for Clare to volunteer her time as a Cooking and Jams/Preserves Convenor and modelling in the Fashion Parade.

Clare received the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and as part of the service project worked with the Smith Family in a reading program with young school students.

Tatiara Community Event of the Year: Bordertown Spring Festival and Show

The Bordertown Spring Festival and Show held its 144th Annual Show on 12 November 2022 at the Bordertown Showgrounds. The theme “Rural Women on the Land” was incorporated into the event with author “Liz Harfull” attending and opening the show.

“George the Farmer” was also a highlight. The “Rural Womens Cake Challenge”, fashion parade, exhibits, BMX, Ute Muster, side show alley, car club exhibits, farmers challenge and speed shear competition provided something for everyone.

The Show Committee spent many days and hours planning for the event, which attracted record numbers from across the Tatiara and beyond. The Committee also restored and prepared the “Sheep Pavilion” for the return of the sheep and wool event.