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Community Awards 2023

Community Awards 2023
12 Jun 2023

The Shire of Harvey celebrated locals who make a difference during the 2023 Community Awards.

The Shire of Harvey celebrated its newest batch of homegrown heroes during the 2023 Community Awards at Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre on 8 June. 

The special ceremony featured presentations from esteemed guests Member for Murray-Wellington The Hon. Robyn Clarke MLA, Member for Forrest The Hon. Nola Marino MP and Indigenous Elder Lesley Ugle. 

Shire of Harvey President Paul Gillett, Deputy President Michelle Campbell and councillors Dakota Krispyn, Amanda Lovitt and Paul Beech each presented an award to community members for their extraordinary volunteer work.

Winners included:

Appreciation Awards
Daryl Fishwick
Maureen Foss
Taarna Cam

Meritorious Service Award
Marion Lofthouse

Community Group Award
Lot 208 Youth Incorporated

Youth Award
Taya Larkman

Congratulations to the homegrown heroes of 2023.

Nominations for the 2024 Community Awards will open early next year. Discover nomination criteria on the Community Awards webpage.

Georgia Cripps and Rick Lotznicker
Georgia Cripps and Rick Lotznicker
Peter Lofthouse, Taarna Cam & Daniel Fielder
Peter Lofthouse, Taarna Cam & Daniel Fielder
Shelley Condon & Appreciation Award winner Daryl Fishwick
Shelley Condon & Appreciation Award winner Daryl Fishwick
Shire CEO Annie Riordan, Community Awards 2023 MC Andrew Morris, Shire President Paul Gillett & Shire team member Daniel Fielding.
Shire CEO Annie Riordan, Community Awards 2023 MC Andrew Morris, Shire President Paul Gillett & Shire team member Daniel Fielding.
Annette Italiano & Rosemary Cumine
Annette Italiano & Rosemary Cumine
Dianne Stanford & Norman Stanford
Dianne Stanford & Norman Stanford
Brian Bevans, Dianne Ward, Allan Ward & Brian Kealley
Brian Bevans, Dianne Ward, Allan Ward & Brian Kealley
David Larkman, Taya Larkman & Katrina Larkman
David Larkman, Taya Larkman & Katrina Larkman
Cr John Bromham, Cr Robyn Coleman & Steve Coleman
Cr John Bromham, Cr Robyn Coleman & Steve Coleman
Ronnie Wildschut & Sophia Wildschut
Ronnie Wildschut & Sophia Wildschut
Residents enjoying dinner at the 2023 Community Awards
Residents enjoying dinner at the 2023 Community Awards
Welcome to Country performed by Elder Lesley Ugle and Shire of Harvey team member Brad Vitale
Welcome to Country performed by Elder Lesley Ugle and Shire of Harvey team member Brad Vitale
Member for Murray-Wellington The Hon. Robyn Clarke MLA
Member for Murray-Wellington The Hon. Robyn Clarke MLA
Member for Forrest The Hon. Nola Marino MP
Member for Forrest The Hon. Nola Marino MP
2023 Community Award Winners!
2023 Community Award Winners! Left to right: Taarna Cam, Maureen Foss, Taya Larkman, Avani Shah (Representing Lot 208 Youth Inc) Marion Lofthouse & Daryl Fishwick.