Media Release Tuesday, 9Th January 2007
City of Ryde Media Release Tuesday, 9th January 2007. 2007 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Winners of the City of Ryde Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year will be announced at an Australia Day Ceremony on Friday, 26 January 2007. The Awards recognise outstanding service by individuals who contribute to the quality of life and wellbeing of the community of Ryde, or to those who excel in their chosen field. “It is always a challenge to single out one individual for special recognition when there are so many unsung heroes in our community. “The quality of the nominees and the broad diversity of their achievements made this year’s selection particularly difficulty. “One thing is clear, however, and that is that compassion and community spirit is thriving in the City of Ryde,” the Mayor concluded. The Selection Panel for 2007 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year comprised the Mayor - Cr. Ivan Petch, the Deputy Mayor - Cr. Gabrielle O’Donnell, Cr. Connie Netterfield, Cr. Terry Ryan and representing the General Manager (Michael Whittaker), Mr. Derek McCarthy – Manager community Relations and Events. Also taking part in the special Australia Day Ceremony will be 50 new Australian Citizens, all local residents representing 12* countries, who will receive their Australian Citizenship Certificate on our national day. *India, New Zealand, Peoples Republic of China, Republic of South Africa, Hong Kong, Republic of south Korea, Sri Lanka, Slovakia, Pakistan, Mongolia, Russian Federation. Australia Day Awards Ceremony Friday, 26 January 2006. Civic Centre, Devlin Street, Ryde. 2.00 – 4.00 pm o 0 o CITY OF RYDE YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Mitchell Leggo Mitchell Leggo is a highly motivated young man with a heightened sense of civic and social responsibility.
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