Australia Day Awards

Nominations for the 2024 Australia Day have now CLOSED

2023 Hawkesbury Citizen of the Year -  Diane Russell

As a volunteer for over six years, Diane provides free support to community members of loved ones who have been lost due to suicide. Diane provides free counselling, workshops, community support events, free BBQs and events such as the Hope Walk. Diane has lost two sons to suicide; she gives back to her community by volunteering all her free time to ensure community members have emotional and mental health support. Her support for the Hawkesbury community is outstanding.

Diane has always pushed on and she has now created a foundation in support of other families and friends. She still works as a registered nurse, and she puts all her free time and money into community events and supporting our community.

2023 Hawkesbury Australia Day Award Recipients

Diane Russell – Citizen of the Year

Emily Lowe – Young Citizen of the Year

Phillip Giles – Volunteer of the Year

Mitchell Brennan – Local Hero Award

The Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association  – Community Organisation of the Year

Michael Payne – Special Achievement Award

Noah Kemp – Junior Sportsperson of the Year

The Hawkesbury City Eisteddfod Society – Community Arts Award

2023 Commemorative Plaque: Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson

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