Honour Roll 2018

On behalf of everyone on the Northern Beaches, we congratulate our Australia Day Award winners and thank them for the outstanding contributions they have made to the community.

The award winners were presented at a ceremony presided over by Northern Beaches Mayor at Glen Street Theatre on Australia Day:

Citizen of the Year

Maria Elena Chidzey of Balgowlah for her lifelong dedication to serving others and promoting multiculturalism and diversity by advocating for migrants, refugees and other disadvantaged groups.

Senior Citizen of the Year (new category)

Harry Elliffe of Curl Curl for over 30 years of volunteer service with Council and his tireless work regenerating and beautifying South Curl Curl headland.

Young Citizen of the Year

Aiden Baldwin of North Balgowlah for being an outstanding role model and mentor to teenage girls and other youth through her volunteer work with Australian Girl Guides, her involvement with martial arts and her years of volunteer surf lifesaving service.

Sportsperson of the Year

Cameron Malone of Curl Curl for dedication and excellence in his chosen field of gymnastics and his commitment to raising the profile of the sport by inspiring and supporting younger athletes.

Community Event of the Year

Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services ‘Go Wild Gala’ black tie ball which raised funds to purchase and equip a much-needed mobile wildlife clinic.

Outstanding Community Service

Robert (Bob) Aitken of Freshwater, Lauren Brincat of Dee Why, Kellie Carroll of Mona Vale, Lorraine Clarke of Narrabeen, David Cowell of Allambie Heights, Eleanor Eakins of Forestville, Kevin Estreich of Manly Vale, Malin Frick of Manly, Tracey Hare-Boyd of Balgowlah, Natalie Harrison of Manly Vale, Heather Milnes of Balgowlah, community organisation Parkrun Curl Curl (director Kim Joss), Sean Rout of Freshwater, Julie Stewart of Manly, Barry Williams of Curl Curl.