The Shire of Harvey celebrated Australia Day 2025 with three breakfasts, award ceremonies and a citizenship ceremony on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Thank you to the community volunteers, Councillors, Elder Dennis Jetta OAM, Elder Lesley Ugle and the Harvey Aboriginal Corporation for supported the delivery of the 2025 Australia Day Breakfasts, Citizenship Ceremony and Awards Presentations.
In particular, thank you to Shire President Michelle Campbell, Deputy Shire President John Bromham, Cr Wendy Dickinson and Cr Robyn Coleman for welcoming guests and presenting the awards.
The Shire also thanks and acknowledges former Councillor Paul Beech, the Australia Day Breakfast Committees and attending Shire staff for supporting the event and making it a wonderful occasion for award recipients, nominees, new citizens and general community members.
Congratulations to our award winners!
Australind:
- 2025 Senior Community Citizen of the Year – Holly Nutley
- 2025 Active Citizenship Award for Groups or Events – Leschenault Men’s Shed
- 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Award – Michael Papalia
Brunswick Junction:
- 2025 Young Community Citizen of the Year – Josephine Marston
- 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Award – Kathryn Bufton
Harvey:
- 2025 Active Citizenship Award for Groups or Events – Yarloop CWA
- 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Award – Dean Mullins
- 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Award – Glenys Chambers
Congratulations to our nominees!
Australind:
- Pamela James
Brunswick:
- Michael Kelly
- Angela Talbot
- Jonathon Tilling
- Bernard Ridley
- Back to Brunswick
- Brunswick River Cottages Committee
- Brunswick Tennis Club
Harvey:
- Duncan Booth
- Elizabeth Hewer
- Norm McGrath
