2023 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Christopher Rowe

Certificate of Recognition – Jason Chesson

Young Citizen of the Year – Tayla Carter

Certificate of Recognition – Chelsey Footner

Award for Active Citizenship – Chelsey Footner

Certificate of Recognition – Tayla Carter

Community Event of the Year – South Augusta Football Club – 2022 Harley Owners Group (Bayside SA Chapter) Rally

Certificates of Recognition – South Augusta Football Club v Emergency Services Charity Match 3 (South Augusta Football Club), Christmas Activities (Chelsey Footner), Augusta Markets (Tayla Carter), 2022 Eyre Peninsula Probus Club Rally (Flinders Probus Club Port Augusta)

2022 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Shelley Ellis

Certificates of Recognition – Ellen Ekberg

Active Citizenship – Phil Jones

Certificates of Recognition – Dior May

Environmental Sustainability Award – Port Augusta Coastcare

Certificates of Recognition – Friends of the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

Community Event of the Year – South Augusta Football Club's Will Bolitho Recovery Fundraising

Certificates of Recognition – Ladies Who Lunch 2021, City of Port Augusta Cup, Pink Lady Mid-Summer Ball, South Augusta vs Emergency Services Footy Match, Show 'n' Shine, COVID-19 Vaccination Program (Stepping Stones Day Centre, Pika Wiya & Defence Forces), Christmas Extravaganza, Outwit Your Outfit – Mayhem Fitness

2021 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Chris Nayda

Certificates of Recognition – Nancy Palmer, Kate Fitzgerald, Cherrie Glasson, Lavene Ngatokorua

Young Citizen of the Year – Mia Smith, Perri Harvey

Certificates of Recognition – Grace Spencer

Community Event of the Year – South Augusta Football Club's 'Western District Football Club (Kangaroo Island) Bushfire Recovery Fundraiser’

Certificates of Recognition – Anderson Dancers 51st Pantomime – Santa’s Toyland

2020 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Brian Reichelt

Certificates of Recognition – Brett Prentis, Sandra Prentis, Shirley Mundy

Young Citizen of the Year – Lauren Kennett

Certificates of Recognition – none awarded

Community Event of the Year – South Augusta Football Club's 'Kiss Goodbye to MS Mid-Summer Ball'

Certificates of Recognition – Anderson Dancers 50th Pantomime – Aladdin and His Magic Lamp

2019 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Emily Holden

Certificates of Recognition –Jill Welk, Kylee McNamee, Cynthia Collins, Lisa Lumsden, Shane Packard

Young Citizen of the Year – Lennox Kennedy

Certificates of Recognition – Kane McAuliffe

Community Event of the Year – 2018 Lions 201C1 District Convention

Certificates of Recognition – 14th Global Maintenance USG Conference & Trade Expo 2018, The SA Pensioners Association Inc Retiree & Friendship Group 85th Birthday Celebrations

2018 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Charles (Doug) Morton

Certificates of Recognition – Barry Flynn, Geoff Maul, Kylee McNamee, Georgie Sharp

Young Citizen of the Year – Dylan Kaulins

Community Event of the Year – 2017 Port Augusta Motor Show (NDMA)

Certificates of Recognition –Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway 1917-2017, Up in the Eyre – 2 Day Swimming Carnival, Port Augusta Senior Citizens Club 50th Birthday Celebrations

2017 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Suzanne Page

Certificates of Recognition – Paula Crombie, Pamela Porter

Young Citizen of the Year – No nominations received

Event of the Year – 2016 Port Augusta Junior Basketball Carnival

Certificates of Recognition – Apex Wharfest 2016, National Youth Week 2016, 2016 Port Augusta Billy Cart Derby, 2016 Port Augusta Golf Classic

2016 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Lavene Ngatokorua

Certificates of Recognition – Shelley Ellis, Tony Edmonds, Kylie McKerlie, Tony Russ, Ann Screen, Karyn Reid

Young Citizen of the Year – Madeline Johnson

Certificates of Recognition – Carlie Holtham, Caitlin Jones, Dylan Kaulins

Event of the Year – Port Augusta Racing Club Port Augusta Cup

Certificates of Recognition – 2015 Port Augusta Motor Show, 2015 Bass @ the Barracks, Youth Week – It Starts with Us, 2015 Saltbush Motorcycle Club Toy Run, 2015 South Australian Country Football Championships, Port Augusta Music Club ‘Get Back to the 60’s & 70’s’, Port Augusta Christmas Tree Festival, Desert Voices – ‘Keep Calm & Sing Handel’s Messiah’

2015 Recipients

Citizen of the Year – Mark Foster

Certificates of Recognition – Neil Edwards

Young Citizen of the Year – Chelsey Footner

Certificates of Recognition– Nil

Community Event of the Year – NDMA Port Augusta Billy Cart Derby

Certificates of Recognition – Port Augusta Community Charities Activities, Port Augusta Model Engineers Society Inc – Train Park Family Day & Market

2014

Citizen of the Year – Bruno Carcuro

Certificates of Recognition – Rose Moyle-Galich & Anna Nayda

Young Citizen of the Year – Emma Hall

Certificate of Recognition – Cody Ackland

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Christmas Pageant

Certificate of Recognition – 2013 Emergency Services Family Fun Day

2013

Citizen of the Year – Molly Keneally

Certificates of Recognition – Ethel Anderson, Leonie Insch, Melodie Watts

Young Citizens of the Year – Anderson Dancers

Certificates of Recognition – Nil

Community Event of the Year – 2012 Emergency Services Family Fun Day

Certificates of Recognition – Anderson Dancers 'Santa Saves Christmas' Pantomime, Biennial Conference of the Friends of Botanic Gardens of Australasia, Port Augusta Quilters Guild Inc Rural Roundup, South Augusta Football Club Centenary Celebrations

2012

Citizen of the Year – Margaret Nobbs

Certificates of Recognition – Geoff Clark, Phil Greagen, Karl Martin, Shirley Mundy, Marlene Packard, Brett Prentis

Young Citizen of the Year  – Jacinta Koolmatrie

Certificates of Recognition – Nil

Community Event of the Year – Annual Father Christmas Events (Geoff Clark)

Certificates of Recognition – Port Augusta Garden Club Rose Show

2011

Citizen of the Year – Ray Miller

Recognition Trophies – Vince Coulthard, Neil Edwards, Bronwyn Filsell, Sherrie Hall, Daphne Havelberg, Jan Holberton, Shirley Moy, Shirley Mundy, Michael Musarra

Young Citizen of the Year – Tyler Whitaker

Recognition Trophy – Jessica Fawcett

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Kids Crabbing Day

Certificate of Recognition – Port Augusta Police Charity Golf Day

2010

Citizen of the Year – No Award given

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Anna Beach, Laurel Dodd, Greg Kipling, Stephan Laister, Bev Peterson

Young Citizen of the Year – No Nominations received

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Relay for Life

Certificates of Recognition – Anti-Poverty Day, Northern Drag & Motorsport Assoc 2009 Motor Show, Outback Postie Bike Challenge, Port Augusta Garden Club Zone Get-Together, Port Augusta Relay for Life, Port Augusta Saltbush Motorcycle Club Toy Run

2009

Citizen of the year – Marlene Footner

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Clement Hill, Lindy Madigan, Keith Phillis, John Sharp, Melva Waterman, Curnow Family (Greg, Renee, Caleb, Jessie, Hannah, Michael, Isablle)

Young Citizen of the Year – Jamie Foster

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – Craig Rowbottom, Casey Whitaker

Community Event of the Year – Pichi Richi Marathon

Certificates of Recognition – RSL Memorabilia & Heritage Museum

2008

Citizen of the year – Lloyd Nelson

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Jan Black, Maurice Bury, Lauren Hill, Anthony Packard, Eric Rieck, Edward Zajer

Young Citizen of the Year – No Award given

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – Stephanie Earle, Sam Johnson

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Wharfest

Certificates of Recognition – N/A

2007

Citizen of the Year – Barbara Rasmus

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Bruno Carcuro, Shirley Moy, Shirley Mundy, Dianne McDonald, Dawn Webb

Young Citizen of the Year – N/A

Certificates of Recognition – N/A

Community Event of the Year – Carols by the Roadside

Certificates of Recognition – Port Augusta Branch Meals on Wheels 35th Year of Operation, Port Augusta Community Transport Project

2006

Citizen of the Year – No Award given

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Arnold Dodd, Pam Faber, Katrina McMahon, Pamela Webb

Young Citizen of the Year – Jason Prentis

Certificate of Recognition – Stephanie Thomas

Community Event of the Year – TS Augusta Australian Navy Cadet Unit Freedom of Entry to the City of Port Augusta March

2005

Citizen of the Year – Dawn Webb

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Joy Baluch, Kaye Copley, Rehanna Coulthard, Tina Hawes, Zoran Kurbatfinski, Christine Pycroft

Young Citizen of the Year – Bradley McMahon

Community Event of the Year – Anderson Dancers 25 Year Reunion

Certificates of Recognition – Eremophila Festival, Undercover Flea Market

2004

Citizen of the Year – Jan & Joe Roberts

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Carmel Boscence, Anna Caponi, Vince Coulthard, Laurel Dodd, Irene McKenzie, Amanda Rowe

Young Citizen of the Year – Jonathon Altmann

Community Event of the Year – The Saltbush Motor Cycle Club Toy Run

2003

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Kevin Freeman

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Shirley Yates, Julie Mitchell, Michael Bunder, Meryl Finlay

Young Citizen of the Year – Ben Neale

Community Event of the Year – Open Water Swim – George Copley Challenge

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – State Aboriginal Football & Netball Carnival, Outback Playgroup in the Park, Northern South Australian Business Awards

2002

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Alan McKerlie & Mr. Robert Strongman

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Anne-Marie Seagrim, Robyn Scharenberg, Leita Fennel, Beverley Peterson, Harold Noll, Maurice Nistico, Bruno Carcuro, Laurel Shaw

Young Citizen of the Year – Jake Nickolai

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – Dempsey Grantham, Kane Allen, Mark Horner, Emily Cleary

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Tracks to Federation

Certificates of Recognition – Port Augusta Aboriginal Families Project, Stirling North CFS Cadets

2001

Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Judith Jenkins

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Joylene Heneker, Maurice Nistico, Mavis Price, Robert Tumath, Camile McMullen, Robert Skillen

Young Citizen of the Year – Brian Kirkham

Community Event of the Year – Seagrims Outback Surfboat Carnival

Certificates of Recognition – Anderson Dancers Production “The Lollipop Shop”, Caritas College International Food Festival, Eremophila Festival

2000

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Lorenzo Duregon

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – Alfred Averis, Marjorie Averis, Dennis Dobson, Meryl Finlay, Lloyd Nelson, Moryah Fullerton, Margaret Nobbs, Janice Mudge, Shane Packard, Malcolm Paech

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Michelle Warren

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – Rehanna Coulthard, Ashley McMahon

Community Event of the Year – Port Augusta Racing Club Annual Cup Carnival

1999

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Andrew Ireland

Certificates of Recognition (Snr) – William Brodie, Denise Champion, Donald Goodship, Simon Owens, Barbara Rasmus

Young Citizen of the Year – Lavinia Jackson

Certificates of Recongition (Jnr) –Ashley McMahon, Marika Naylor

Community Event of Year – PA Apex Camel Cup

1998

Citizen of the Year – Mr. John Jones

Certificates of Recongition (Snr) –Clive Kitchin, John Martin, Peggy Norton, Ray Owen, Coral Whittaker

Young Citizen of the Year – Woolworths Young Achievers

Certificates of Recognition (Jnr) – Danielle Barnes, Sarah Nobbs

1997

Citizen of the Year – Ms. Glenize Coulthard

1996

Citizen of the Year – Ms. Janine Thomas/Mrs. Kaye Denham

Young Citizen of the Year – Mr. Corey Noll

1995

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Dean Mahomed

1994

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Robin Mackay

Young Citizen of the Year – Mr. Anthony Packard

1993

Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Margaret Jones

1992

Young Citizen of the Year – Mr. Aaron Huxtable & Mr. Lee Holmes

1991

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Paul Smith

1990

Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Helen Taylor & Mrs. Joan Carcuro

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Melissa Pope

1989

Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Grace Barber

1988

Citizen of the Year – Mrs. Ethel Anderson

Young Citizen of the Year – Mr. Andrew Firth

1987

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Clarrie Dunn

1986

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Leon Carpenter

Young Citizen of the Year – Mr. Anthony Packard

1985

Citizen of the Year – Mr. W.H. Richards

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Lindy Anderson

1984

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Bill Milhinch

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Amanda Brook

1983

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Len Blaschek

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Julie-Anne Worden

1982

Citizen of the Year – Mr. Fred Copley

Young Citizen of the Year – Miss Anne-Marie Mathews