Australia Day 2023
Australia Day is celebrated across Indigo Shire on 26 January each year. There are a variety of events across the Shire that include local entertainment, awards presentations, guest speakers and flag raising and lowering ceremonies.
We would like to congratulate all our award recipients for 2023:
Indigo Shire Citizen of the Year - Laurie Thatcher, Rutherglen
Indigo Shire Young Citizen of the Year - Joseph Brooks, Rutherglen and Henry Rotherham, Allans Flat
Indigo Shire Community Organisation of the Year - Totally Renewable Yackandandah
Beechworth & District Certificate of Achievement - Rohan France
Kiewa-Tangambalanga & District Certificate of Achievement - Ken Jones
Emma George Sporting Scholarship - Grace Brown
The awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region. These prestigious awards are designed to pay tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions to society or who are outstanding achievers in the community.
The Australia Day Awards are a great opportunity for you to recognise a friend, family member, community leader or colleague who has made a beneficial contribution to the Indigo community.