Bellingen Shire 2022 Australia Day Awards

Published on 13 January 2022

The Australia Day Awards program provides our community with the opportunity to recognise our local heroes, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure we remain a connected, sustainable, and creative community.

In and amongst the challenges of Covid, Council and the Dorrigo Lions Club have worked together to enable a small and safe celebration of Australia Day for 2022. For Council this has included refining the award categories to better reflect our community aspirations, challenges and achievements following the success of last year’s 2021 Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

The Dorrigo Lions Club, supported by Council, will host this year’s Australia Day Awards event in Dorrigo. The program will include Welcome to Country and a free BBQ breakfast and light refreshments. The Mayor, Cr Stephen Allan will recognise our Australia Day Awards recipients during the proceedings.

Community members are encouraged to attend the Australia Day celebration and are reminded to adhere to Covid-safe protocols. Seating will be limited so Council encourages families to bring a picnic rug and practice social distancing as required.

2022 Australia Day Awards

Event Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022

Time:10:00am start, award proceedings at 10:30am

Location: Dorrigo Community Hall, 36 Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453