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Volunteering & Australia Day Nominations
The Northern Midlands Council has over 100 volunteers contributing their time to Council, whether it be in an advisory capacity, or in a practical capacity running and maintaining one of Council’s numerous halls or recreation grounds throughout the municipality. Our volunteers are crucial to maintaining the services and facilities that Council provides.
The Northern Midlands Council has over 100 volunteers contributing their time to Council, whether it be in an advisory capacity, or in a practical capacity running and maintaining one of Council’s numerous halls or recreation grounds throughout the municipality. Our volunteers are crucial to maintaining the services and facilities that Council provides.
Our Volunteer Handbook provides you with the information you will need to enhance your volunteering experience, ensuring it is safe, productive and enjoyable.
If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Council's Executive & Communications Officer on 03 6397 7303 or council@nmc.tas.gov.au
Volunteer Induction
Contractor Induction
Local District Committee
Management Committee
Each year we recognise outstanding citizens and events within the community as part of the Northern Midlands Council Australia Day Awards.
Award categories are:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
Council also awards Volunteer Recognition to individuals or organisations within our community that have made an outstanding effort or achievement to the municipality.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Completed forms must be returned before 4.30pm, Wednesday 27th November 2024 by post to the address below or emailed to council@nmc.tas.gov.au
General Manager PO Box 156 LONGFORD TAS 7301
Selection Criteria
- The nominee is to have made a significant contribution to the Northern Midlands Community.
- The nominee is /or has the potential to be a role model for the Northern Midlands community.
- The nominee must be a resident of the Northern Midlands; and
- The nominee must be at least 25 years of age or older as of 26 January of the awards year.
Consideration is given to the nominee’s achievements in the year immediately prior to receiving the award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to the Northern Midlands community.
The following will also be taken into consideration:
- Personal, academic, sporting or professional achievements.
- Previous awards and recognition.
- Voluntary work; and
- Nature and length of activity/service.
Selection Criteria
- The nominee is to have made a significant contribution to the Northern Midlands Community.
- The nominee is, or has the potential to be a role model for the Northern Midlands community.
- The nominee must be a resident of the Northern Midlands.
- The nominee must be aged 24 years of age or younger as at 26 January of the awards year.
Consideration is given to the nominee’s achievements in the year immediately prior to receiving the award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to the Northern Midlands community.
The following will also be taken into consideration:
- Personal, academic, sporting or professional achievements.
- Previous awards and recognition.
- Voluntary work.
- Nature and length of activity/service.
Selection Criteria
- The community event is to have attracted a broad cross section of the Northern Midlands community.
- The community event is to have attracted widespread publicity for the Northern Midlands.
- The community event must have been held within the Northern Midlands.
- The community event must have been held within the last calendar year.
The following will also be taken into consideration:
- The number of people who attended the event.
- The media coverage of the event.
- Previous awards and recognition received by the event.
- The longevity of the event and whether or not it is an annual event or a one-off event.
Each year we recognise volunteers who contribute to our municipality at its annual Australia Day Event on 26 January.
The nominee must be a resident of the Northern Midlands and have made a significant contribution to a community group and/or organisation within the Northern Midlands, in an unpaid capacity.
Citizen of the year - Maureen Shadbolt
Young Citizen of the year - Jake Quinn
Event of the year - Verandah Music Festival
Citizen of the year - Fran Hoyle
Young Citizen of the year - Mitchell Green
Event of the year - 8th Longford Jazz Festival
Citizen of the year - David Gatenby
Young Citizen of the year - no nominations received
Event of the year - Verandah Music Festival
Citizen of the year - Margaret Crisp
Young Citizen of the year - Ryan Whitney
Event of the year - Community Welcome Party for the Seasonal Berry Farm Workers
Citizen of the year - Linus Grant
Young Citizen of the year - Thomas Dwyer
Event of the year - Rossarden & Friends Kids Christmas Party
Young Citizen of the year - Curtis McGee
Citizen of the year - Gregory Knight
Event of the year - CMCA Solo Campers Rally
Young Citizen of the year - Tamara Baker
Citizen of the year - Amy Reiner
Event of the year - Anzac Day Service - Evandale
Young Citizen of the year - Georgia Baker
Citizen of the year - Barbara Baker
Event of the year - Woolmers Festival of Roses
Young Citizen of the year - Jake Murfett
Citizen of the year - Ross Jones
Event of the year - Woolmers Festival of Roses
Young Citizen of the year - Chloe Pavla
Citizen of the year - Peter Maher
Event of the year - 175th Midlands Agricultural Show - Campbell Town
Special Award - Laura Double
Young Citizen of the year - James Dwyer
Citizen of the year - Laurie Wotherspoon
Event of the year - Longford Fire Brigade Fundraiser
Young Citizen of the year - Ellen Freeman
Citizen of the year - Rae Hulin
Event of the year - Ross Fire Brigade Queensland Flood Appeal
Young Citizen of the year - NA
Citizen of the year - Ronald Denne
Event of the year - Elementary Flying School
Young Citizen of the year - NA
Citizen of the year - Joan Barnes
Event of the year - Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous
Special Award - Terrence Badcock (deceased)
Young Citizen of the year - David Wilson
Citizen of the year - Robert Pitt
Event of the year - Longford New Years Day Race Meeting
Young Citizen of the year - Amanda Bayles
Citizen of the year - Shirley Squires
Event of the year - NA
Special Award - Jill Davis
Young Citizen of the year - Robyn McKinnon
Citizen of the year - Gordon Millar OAM
Event of the year - 150th Longford Show
Young Citizen of the year - Russell Redmond
Citizen of the year - Shirley Freeman
Event of the year - Tasmanian Trout Expo
Young Citizen of the year - Rebecca Little
Citizen of the year - Joan Hudson
Event of the year - Fusion Australia - Back to Poatina
Young Citizen of the year - Rodney Brown
Citizen of the year - Terrence Connell
Event of the year - Health and Community Service - Campbell Town
Young Citizen of the year - Holly Grima
Citizen of the year - Peter Goss
Event of the year - Perth Skate Park Opening
Young Citizen of the year - Northern Midlands Youth Task Force
Citizen of the year - Bruce Goss
Event of the year - Campbell Town Show
Young Citizen of the year - Brett Groves
Citizen of the year - Helen Williams
Event of the year - Olympic Torch Rally
Young Citizen of the year - Melissa Berresford
Citizen of the year - Margaret Dennis
Event of the year - Perth Lions Club - Carols by Candlelight
Young Citizen of the year - Rachel Millwood, Natasha Millwood
Citizen of the year - Marie Barnes
Event of the year - Woolmers Art Exhibition and Cocktail Party
Young citizen of the year - Liana Tuson
Citizen of the year - Esma McGee
Young citizen of the year - NA
Citizen of the year - Roy Preece
Young citizen of the year - NA
Citizen of the year - Bruce Viney OAM
Young citizen of the year - Richard Sansom
Citizen of the year - Maurice Ashton, Maurice Seadon, Stephanie Dean, J. George Robertson, Alan Cameron AM
Young citizen of the year - Benjamin Goold, Karen Monson, Mandy Dudman
Citizen of the year - John Watson, Diane Sullivan, Maxwell Walker
Order of Australia Honours
The Order of Australia, instituted by Her Majesty The Queen on 14 February 1975, was established as “an Australian society of honour for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service”.
Order of Australia Honours are awarded each year under four categories: Order of Australia (OAM), Member of the Order of Australia (AM), Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) and Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).
To find out more and how to nominate visit Order of Australia Association.
Meritorious Awards
Meritorious Awards are also awarded and recognise outstanding and distinguished service by public servants, members of an Australian police force, fire, ambulance or emergency services or in connection with the Australian Antarctic Division. Awards are announced on Australia Day and The Queen's Birthday weekend in June. The Australian Antarctic Medal is announced on 21 June.
To find out more information regarding Meritorious Awards please click here.
We are currently in the process of collating a list of all our Northern Midlands residents that have received Order of Australia honours.
If you have received honours, or know someone that has please contact Council's Executive & Communications Officer Lucie Copas on lucie.copas@nmc.tas.gov.au or please phone 03 6397 7303.
2020
Mr Donald Ives OAM
2019
Mr Dick Adams OAM, Longford (Australia Day Honours)
The late Mr Roy William Preece OAM, Longford (Queen’s Birthday Honours)
2018
Mr Richard Chugg OAM, Evandale (Australia Day Honours)
2017
Mayor Mary Knowles OAM, Gipps Creek (Queen’s Birthday Honours)
2016
2015
Mrs Joan Barnes OAM, Longford (Australia Day Honours)
Mrs Laura Double OAM, Campbell Town (Australia Day Honours)
Mr John Cauchi OAM, Longford (Queen’s Birthday Honours)
Mr Michael Polley AM, Longford (Queen’s Birthday Honours)
2014
2013
Mr Bevis Perkins ESM, Campbell Town (Queen’s Birthday Honours)
2012
2011
2010
Mrs Kim Polley OAM, Longford (Australia Day Honours)
2009
2008
2007
Mr Sam Richardson OAM, Longford (Queen’s Birthday Honours)