AUSTRALIA DAY: POSTED 27 JANUARY 2018
Cabonne Australia Day Award Recipients for 2018 Canowindra
Young Citizen Of The Year Joanna Balcombe
Joanna has achieved platinum level and Principal’s Award in the Canowindra High School student recognition scheme for the past four years
Competed at the Rural Cup and at a Western level for sport. Senior House Captain at school and Pierre De Coubertin award nominee
Community involvement with the Alikinetic Dance Studio, raising funds for the High School, volunteering at the Canowindra Balloon Challenge and competing in the Canowindra Junior Showgirl competition
School Captain and member of the Student Representative Council.
Represented the school in public speaking and debating
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver award winner
Instructor in the school’s lifesaving programme
National Champion for Meat Sheep Junior Judging
2017 Cabonne Youth Ambassador for Australia Day
Completed her HSC in 2017 and has been accepted into Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga where she will study Animal Science
Citizen Of The Year Michael Harrison
Mike has been the President of the Canowindra sub-branch of the RSL for many years
He has organised the ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies, including liaising with schools in town to have students attend and help run the services and cook breakfast after the dawn service
Involves the youth of Canowindra in order to gain a better understanding and respect for our ex-service men and women
Community Group Of The Year Canowindra Challenge Inc.
Not for profit organisation that runs the annual Canowindra Balloon Challenge
This event not only brings over 12,000 people to Canowindra and the region, but also allows the businesses, schools, clubs and organisations to raise funds through their involvement
Flagship Event for Destination NSW and has won many awards, which increases the profile of Canowindra and Cabonne to the general community
Is run on a voluntary basis, with members putting in countless hours annually. This year there were over 150 volunteers who gave their time at the event
CCI has been able to make donations to supporting clubs and groups of over $3500 for their efforts
The group has a vision to grow the event to further expand the benefits to the community and the growth of tourism in our region
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