Australia Day Awards

The awards recognise Marion’s community achievers as part of Australia’s biggest annual celebration.

Mayor Hanna presented the awards at a special event on Sunday, 26 January 2020.

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award nominees and recipients who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving the community.

Citizen of the Year - John Turner

Young Citizen of the Year – Jessica Musson

Community Event of the Year - 25th Anniversary of the Emmaus Christian College and Ernabella APY School Cultural exchange partnership - Emmaus Christian College

More than 200 people attended the Australia day Awards presentation at the Marion RSL on Saturday, 26 January 2019.

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award nominees and recipients who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving the community.

Citizen of the Year - Emilie Ripinskis

Young Citizen of the Year - Chelsea Long

Event of the Year - Marion Markets

Sportsperson / Team of the Year - Marion Football Club

More than 100 people attended the Australia Day Awards presentation at the Marion RSL on Friday, 26 January 2018.

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award nominees and recipients who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving our community:

Citizen of the Year - Ray Trenorden

Young Citizen of the Year - Renee Pounsett

Event of the Year - Marion Christmas Bazaar

Sportsperson / Team of the Year - Marion Swimming Club

2017

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award recipients who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving our community:

• Citizen of the Year, Robyn Richards
• Young Citizen of the Year, Amy Rust
• Community Event of the Year, Maker Faire 2016
• Sportsperson / Team of the Year, Kyle Chalmers

2016

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award recipients who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving our community:

• Citizen of the Year, Peter Stretton
• Young Citizen of the Year, Charlotte Rayner
• Community Event of the Year, ANZAC Day Dawn Servce at Hallett Cove - Hallett Cove Lions Inc.
• Sportsperson / Team of the Year, Rayna Anesbury

2015

Please join us in congratulating the City of Marion's Australia Day award recipients, who have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to serving our community:

• Citizen of the Year, David Jarman
• Young Citizen of the Year, Aidan Barry
• Community Event of the Year, Marion Historical Village Intergenerational Games Day
• Sportsperson / Team of the Year, Sturt Marion under 17 girls soccer team

We also warmly welcome the 24 people who took their citizenship pledge during our awards event.