Councillors Andrew Gale and Stephen Tancred were pictured recently on a street walk in Stanthorpe and caught up with Debbie-Ann Wilmot at her shop; Gracious Giving.
Debbie-Ann is the current Southern Downs Australia Day Citizen of the Year and has enjoyed her year of recognition.
“It gave me a chance to talk to a few more people about volunteering, particularly for the causes I am involved in – Cancer Support, Zonta and Rugby League,” she said.
“I was honoured to be recognized and just love the region even more now that it rained and we are getting close to coming out of Covid.
“People supported each other so well over the past few years of hardship and I see the positive change of mood in the shop every day.
“It’s just lovely.”
Councillors Andrew and Stephen are encouraging residents to nominate new people to be considered for the 2022 Australia Day awards.
There are several categories; Junior and Senior Citizen of the year, junior and Senior Sportsperson, plus the Cultural/Community Event or Person of the year.
Go to Council’s website or call in at the office counters to get nomination forms.
Submissions close on 7 January 2022.
