The Golden Plains Shire 2019 Australia Day Award for Senior Citizen of the Year recognises the extraordinary work of an individual aged 65 years or older as of 26 January 2019. Consideration is given to the nature and length of activity or service.
This year’s nominees are:
Arthur Bottrell, Bannockburn — Arthur has volunteered for the Golden Plains Shire community transport service for the past nine years, safely taking residents to appointments, shopping and social events. He is also a member of the Golden Oldies men’s social support group.
Malcolm Johns, Teesdale — Malcolm has been president of the Inverleigh RSL for 30 years. Among his many duties, he organises Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services every year in Inverleigh, Bannockburn, Teesdale and Shelford.
Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey will announce the Australia Day Awards winners at a special presentation at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre on Tuesday 22 January 2019, prior to the first Council meeting of the year.