The Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will take place at the Nhulunbuy Town Hall, with a 10:30AM start on Friday 26th of January. It will have a 90 minute run time, with a catered lunch post-event for attendees.
Performances will include a Buŋgul by Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, a dance production by Miku Performing Arts and a performance by Yirrmal.
The following are the finalists for this year's Australia Day awards for Nhulunbuy:
Citizen of the Year
- Jess De Tenon
- Jarrod Ellis
- Jim and Emma Rogers
Young Citizen of the Year
- Noah Blundell
- Jackson Carr
- Cody Wagg
- Maree Adams
Local Hero of the Year
- Tony Hale
- Nathan Bailey
- Shonane Beazley
- Shane Guiney
- Jim and Emma Rogers
Community Event of the Year
- Conquer the Corrugations
- East Arnhem Live
- The Garland Family Halloween Haunted House
- East Arnhem Futsal Association - Annual Futsal Titles
This year, we are privileged to have Adam Drake as our Australia Day Ambassador. Adam is the founder of the Balanced Choice. His work within the youth and adult justice system earned him a nomination as Australian of the year NT in 2019.
The morning will also include a citizenship ceremony for 3 residents of Nhulunbuy who will become Australians.
All are welcome and invited to attend this celebration.