AUSTRALIA Day Awards were presented on Saturday, January 26 at Newcastle City Hall and residents were recognised for their tireless community efforts.
Citizen of the Year was awarded to Colleen Potts for her longstanding contribution to the cultural development and the performing arts in Newcastle.
Twenty-year-old Declan Clausen was declared Young Citizen of the Year, for his ongoing commitment to environment sustainability projects.
Hunter Connect Families took out Community Group of the Year, for its support of Hunter families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
