Australia Day

Australia Day Community Awards

Australia Day, January 26, is one of the biggest celebrations in our country and is a time where where we ignite our national pride.

Australia Day today is a community day, with formal ceremonies around the country.  Our civic ceremony comprises of a flag raising ceremony, citizenship ceremonies and the presentation of our community awards. The morning is combined with a family friendly breakfast, music and fun activities.

On Australia Day we celebrate what's great about being Australian.  It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.

Congratulations to our 2024 Community Award Recipients

Each year Berri Barmera Council recognises, encourages and rewards the positive achievements of its citizen through its Community Awards.  The Mayor, Elected members and staff would like to congratulate this years worthy recipients:

Citizen of the Year:                                     Chloe Drogemuller-Fiebig

Young Citizen of the Year:                        Amelia Humphrey

Event of the Year:                                        Rowing SA's 2023 Riverland Regatta and 2nd Grade State Championship

Building a Better Community Award:     Barmera-Monash Football Club Wellbeing Commttee

Previous Berri Barmera Council Community Awards

List of recipients from 1983 to 2022