Hume residents have been recognised at this year’s community awards ceremony, designed to celebrate and honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions.
The inaugural awards was held on Tuesday, October 24, and will become an annual celebration of the individuals who foster a sense of pride in the community and keep Hume inclusive and safe.
Mayor Joseph Haweil congratulated those who went above and beyond to inspire community safety and pride.
“Hume is a wonderful place to live, work and learn, and it owes a big thanks to all the incredible residents who reach beyond the day to day to support their fellow community members,” he said.
“By creating a revamped community awards event with the I Love Hume Community Awards we’re able to recognise these amazing contributions as unique to Hume and all that makes us great.”
Council received 97 nominations from Hume residents wanting to thank their peers’ for their efforts, from art that connects us to land, or through volunteering and community education.
The awards have replaced the former Australia Day ceremony, and includes eight categories of; academic excellence, advocacy and social justice, arts and creative expression, community service excellence, environmental stewardship, outstanding cultural leadership, outstanding community leadership and sports recreation achievement.
The winners include; Muhammad Waqas Khan, Dianne Moon, Teena Moffatt, Fatma Khodr, Harsimran Kaur, Shammi Parekh Ally Watson, and Ayad Putros.
