Australia Day in Junee went off amazingly, with many commenting on how great the Athenium was this year with ambassador Liz Deep-Jones making it a memorable ceremony.
Cheryl Carter was awarded Citizen of theYear for her work around town, becoming notable figure for her volunteer work.
In her speech, she said, “I came from a small community outside of Tamworth 42 years ago to another vibrant small community of Illabo. I was blessed to have taught locally for over 30 years and my family became involved with many local groups.

My passion for volunteering with Illabo Show Society, SRE teaching in schools, chaplaincy in Junee High, combined churches activities, church activities, local school P and C’s and sporting groups is a pleasure because my passion is for our shire to shine, with all volunteers becoming stronger together.
“I am truly grateful to my peers/friends who nominated me for Citizen of the Year, in accepting I would like to acknowledge and say thank you to everyone who I have had the pleasure to be on committees with, thank them for their support, cooperation and willingness to serve and work in our shire to make it a better place. Let us continue to inspire each other.”

Cheryl Carter also spoke to the Junee Independent, saying, “I didn’t think I was going to get it. The other nominees have done so many brilliant things in the community as well. You do what you do because you love it. It was such an honour and a humbling experience to know that your peers and your friends nominated you for this award.

“It was a huge surprise and I was very shocked when they announced my name. It’s great to be acknowledged. You put a lot of hours into volunteering and running various groups with other terrific volunteers, but then to be recognised on behalf of the Shire for what you do is terrific. It is good to be thanked, but you don’t do it for that, but it’s good to be acknowledged for what you do.

“Thanks to the Australia Day committee for what they do. The fun run that is on, the pool and the ceremony all of it was good. It’s a great day for Junee.”
-Jack Murray
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