Mount Gambier will celebrate outstanding community contributions at the upcoming Australia Day event with the announcement of the City of Mount Gambier 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards.
This year's award recipients are:
- Tracey Wanganeen - Citizen of the Year
- Brydie Lewis - Young Citizen of the Year
- Phillip McInnes - Senior Citizen of the Year
- Festival on the Green - Community Event of the Year
- Keith Seiler - Active Citizenship Award
Awardees will be formally acknowledged at the Australia Day Breakfast and Awards event at the Cave Garden/Thugi on Monday 26 January 2026.
City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM said the awards celebrate individuals and community groups who go above and beyond to make a positive impact.
"On Australia Day we come together to recognise the people and groups who quietly lift our city up. Their generosity of spirit, their time and their talent make Mount Gambier stronger, more inclusive and more connected," Mayor Martin said.
"Volunteers are the heartbeat of Mount Gambier. The awardees recognised on Australia Day remind us that small acts sustained over time, create big outcomes for our community."
