Australia Day Awards 2019 announced

Published on 28 January 2019

On Saturday 26 January 2019, a group of outstanding Hobart citizens were honoured for their contributions to the community. At the same time, 75 residents were awarded Australian Citizenship.

The Citizen of the Year award was bestowed jointly on Adrian Howard OAM and Graeme Morris.

Adrian Howard OAM was recognised for leading the restoration efforts of the Soldiers Memorial Avenue on the Queens Domain. 

Graeme Morris ensured the success and community spirit of the Flower Room, a not-for-profit floral shop in the centre of Hobart.

The Young Citizen of the Year award was bestowed on Matthew Etherington, who contributed to a more inclusive community through his efforts to improve youth mental health and raise awareness about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers.

The Community Event of the Year is the Point to Pinnacle, which takes runners all the way from the Hobart foreshore up to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The event raises funds for a variety of charities.

Image credit: Amy Brown