The shires of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Boyup Brook and Manjimup held their official Australia Day proceedings on Sunday, recognising those who contributed to the community with Citizen of the Year awards.
For the Shire of Manjimup, Ian Wilson was Citizen of the Year, Colin Griffiths was Youth Citizen of the Year, Jim Sale was Senior Citizen of the Year and the Community Group or Event award was awarded to the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum.
For the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Pat Scallan was Citizen of the Year, Blair Bermingham was Youth Citizen of the Year, Barbara Dickson was Senior Citizen of the Year and the Community Group or Event award was awarded to the RoadWise Advisory Committee Mystery Tour of Life.
Lee Steinbacher and Chris Shedley both of Bridgetown. Credit: Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
For the Shire of Boyup Brook, Betty Knapp was Citizen of the Year, Tara Reid was Sportsperson of the Year and Gyula Bogar received the Kevin Henderson Memorial Award.
As well as the awards, people were treated to barbecue breakfasts and entertainment.
Lee Steinbacher and Chris Shedley both of Bridgetown. Credit: Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesBridgetown Shire's Citizen of the Year Pat Scallan, Youth Citizen of the Year Blair Bermingham and Senior Citizen of the Year Barbara Dickson. Credit: Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesNew citizens Marisa Owen, Thanaphon Kidnunam and Derek Waugh. Credit: Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesBridgetown Shire's Active Citizenship - Group or Event award winners, the RoadWise Advisory Committee Mystery Tour of Life. Credit: Shire of Bridgetown-GreenbushesPaul Griffiths and Cr Jayde Darin, both of Manjimup. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Hannah Bailey, 7 and Claire Bailey, both of Manjimup. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesShire of Boyup Brook Sportsperson of the Year Tara Reid. Credit: Shire of Boyup BrookBoyup Brook Shire Citizen of the Year Betty Knapp. Credit: Shire of Boyup BrookShire of Manjimup Citizen of the Year Ian Wilson, Senior Citizen of the Year Jim Sale and Community Group or Event the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesAll of the nominees for the Shire of Manjimup awards. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesJesse Ballard of Georgia and Liz Alexander of Northcliffe. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesFrances Armstrong, Terry Squire and Marion Squire, all of Northcliffe Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesKristy Axworthy, Greg Atkinson and Amanda Atkinson of Perth Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesFranzine Karamfiles, Bob Morgan and Bernie Morgan, all of Manjimup. Credit: Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
