k:, '€ Nationa I O d Pari arnent House, King aeorge Terrace Australia Day ..i* P;rrke5 ACT 26oo Te r]2 6120 o600 F.rx 02 62718777 Council nfotOaustra iaday.org aLr Mr Raymond Connell 26 Sunhill Drive MEREWETHER NSW 2291 Dear Raymond, This may come as a surprise to you, but you were nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards 2011. I am writing to congratulate you on your nomination. The Australian of the Year Awards are our nation's pre-eminent awards and recognise outstanding Australians. Our nominees are of all ages, from all walks of life and exemplify achievement in many different fields of endeavour. This year more than 2400 people were nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards. Being nominated is a great honour and I hope you feel proud of the impact you are having in your community and the nation. Recently the National Australia Day Council announced the state and territory recipients for each award category who now progress to the national level of selection. Unfortunately your nomination wasn't successfulthis year; however we recognise the contribution you have made and are delighted to enclose a certificate to acknowledge your nomination. Please also find enclosed a llst of the 130 state and territory finalists and recipients. You can read their stories on our website at www.australianoft hevea r.o rg.au The national announcement of the Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero 2011 will be announced on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra on 25 January 2011. The presentation will be telecast on the Nine Network. Thank you for your contribution to Australia and congratulations again on your nomination. Yours sincerely Adam Gilch rist AM Chair, National Australia Day Council la\ t /^-i )f" ,,,r\,v\a/ JLr5lr'J ;ti:ry or;3 ;lL; ,,!,^,'w ;Lritra ;iof l na\,(.,i i-irg aL AustraliJ Day AustraliJn ofthe Year Awards 3r7 Nitona AustraliJ DayCo!n.ilL mltedABN 76o5oloo 616 of the Year Awards 2c11 Congratu lations Mr Ralnnond Connell on your nominatlon for the Australian of the Year Awards zorr Adam Cilchrist AM Chair, Nationa Austra ia Day Counc.