2026 Australia Day Community Awards

Published on 29 January 2026

Yarriambiack Shire Council would like to congratulate our valued community members who have received awards as part of Australia Day community celebrations in 2026!

Rupanyup

Adrian Tyler - Order of Australia Medal (OAM)

Andrew Weidemann - Citizen of the Year

Adelle Weidemann - Young Citizen of the Year

Warracknabeal

Emma Mansfield - Citizen of the Year

Maryann Conduit - Unsung Hero Award

Clinton Jonasson & Casey Phelan - Sportspersons of the Year

Lucy Schilling - Young Achiever of the Year

Minyip

Ray Petering - Minyip & District Citizen Award

Nick McIntyre - Minyip Citizen Award

Broughton McIntyre - Pat Walsh Young Achiever Award

Hopetoun

Cynthia Maiden - Community Spirit Award

Peter Poulton - Community Spirit Award