Past Recipients
2023 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Stacey McConachy
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Kiralee Naylor
- Community Event of The Year – Flinders Classic Challenge & Campdraft Inc – Flinders Classic Challenge & Campdraft
- Senior Sports Person of The Year – Nikita Boalar
- Junior Sports Person of The Year – Travis Mullaly
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Allen and Carmel Bethel
2022 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Linda Bell
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Kody Johnson
- Community Event of The Year – Stamford Race Club (Stamford Races and Community Fun Day)
- Community Volunteer of The Year – Linda Bell
- Senior Sports Person of The Year – Jamie-Lee Coward
- Junior Sports Person of The Year – Bronte Johnstone
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Jack and Kylie Stewart-Moore
2021 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Mick Fletcher
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Danielle Sladden
- Community Volunteer of The Year
- Local Hero Award – Kerry Davison
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Trevor Pugh
2020 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Les Wallace
- Community Event of The Year – Hughenden Town and Country Rugby 7’s Sub Committee (Hughenden Rugby 7’s 2019)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Alan Davison
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Lily Sumner
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Peter Robins
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Jack & Kylie Stewart-Moore
2019 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Kerry Davison
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Bulls Rugby League Football Club (Country Week Intrust Super Cup Game)
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Dominique Wiggins
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Jack Stewart – Moore
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Tristan Creagh
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Towerhill and Torrens Creek Catchment Landcare Group
2018 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Jenny Murdoch
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Hayley Mellon
- Community Event of The Year - Oakley Amateur Picnic Race Club (Kooroorinya Races Centenary)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Nicholas Collingwood
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Danielle Sladden
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Nicholas Collingwood
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Rebecca Faulks & Phoebe Creagh
- Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award – Warianna/ Walker Creek Group
2017 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Mim Crase
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Rhys Blomfield | Highly Commended – Sebastian Holden
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Country Music Association Inc (Hughenden Country Music Festival)
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Cody Stitt
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Jamie Creagh
2016 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Katrina Sladden
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Carleigh Williams
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Jockey Club (Hughenden Races)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Suzie Paine
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Anjeleah Corrigan
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Katrina Sladden
2015 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Kelly and Les Carter
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Aiden Creagh
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Town and Country Rugby 7’s Subcommittee (Hughenden Rugby 7’s)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Jane Charuba
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Lawson Ford
- Senior Service to Sports Award – Alison Read
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Aiden Creagh
2014 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Gordon and Joan Ford
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Daniel Anchen
- Community Event of The Year - Midwest Local League Inc (Qrl Outback Rugby League Carnival)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Trent O’Brien
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Anjeleah Corrigan
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Victoria Horton
- Junior Service to Sports Award – Joshua Coward
2013 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Brendan McNamara
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Dylan Heit
- Community Event of The Year - Dinosaur Festival Committee (Dinosaur Festival 2012)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - Jean Read
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Phoebe Creagh
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Brenda Townley
2012 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Judy Wall
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Dominic Holden
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Campdrafters Association (Campdraft)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - William Singleton
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Lachlan Corrigan
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Lloyd Godfrey
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Phoebe Creagh
2011 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Keith Dighton
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Brodie Lobley
- Community Event of The Year – Hughenden Country Matrons (Community Garden Day)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award – James Boyle
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Tayla Hiller
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Jenny Murdoch & Ela Torkington
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Jamie Lee Coward
2010 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Dr Ian Cormack
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Nicholas Horton
- Community Event of The Year – Flinders Poppy (Little Stars Theatre Production)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award – Aaron Mathers
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Samuel Piatscheck
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Jo Dighton
- Junior Service to Sports Award - Tessa O’Neil
2009 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Gordon and Sue Nott
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Raechelle Denne
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Show Society (Flinders Beef Challenge)
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Christopher Grevsmuhl
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Amanda Alloway
2008 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Les and Kelly Carter
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Tenille Edmonson and Telessa Wood
- Community Event of The Year – Flinders Shire Council (Utes, Boots & Cowboys - North Queensland & Sports Star Awards)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award - William Singleton
- Junior Sports Achievement Award - Kerryn Norman
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Steve Paulger
2007 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Alan Paine
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Daniel Porteous
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden Jockey Club (PBR Bull Ride and Races)
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Justin O’Neill
2006 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Dorothy McMillian
- Junior Citizen of The Year - Amber Eathorne
- Community Event of The Year - Hughenden State School (125 Year Anniversary)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award – Clancy Middleton
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Justin O’Neill
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Keith Tucker
2005 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Alistair Anderson
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Shane Davison
- Community Event of The Year – Stamford Race Club (Stamford Race Meeting)
- Senior Sports Achievement Award – Nigel Paul
- Junior Sports Achievement Award – Anita McNamara
- Senior Service to Sports Award - Les & Kelly Carter
2004 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Greg McNamara
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Kirby Edwards and Alisa Paine
2003 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Sister Beverley Caffery
2002 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Vicki Horton
2001 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Dick and Amy Abel
2000 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Bob & Margaret Holden
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Joseph Cairns
1999 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Katrina Sladden
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Kirsten Fletcher
1998 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Sean O'Neill
1997 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Jane McNamara
1996 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Carol Baigent
1995 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Jessie Boon and Bill Bramham
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Shannon Corney
1994 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Paul McNamara
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Donna Sengstock
1993 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Colleen Murdoch
1992 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Bob Franzman
1991 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Bob Jensen
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Natalie Keneally
1990 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Don Pleash
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Jennifer Granzmann
1989 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Arthur (Bully) Playford
1988 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Father Dave Lancini
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Katrina Hamlyn
1987 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Denise Brebner
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Joanne Brandenburg
1986 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Marilyn Coffison
1985 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Fred Peck
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Marcia Hoffitt
1984 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – Marcia Walsh
1983 Australia Day Awards:
- Senior Citizen of The Year – John Chandler
- Junior Citizen of The Year – Jessie Wilk