Home  >  About Logan  >  Awards and achievements  >  Australia Day awards Australia Day awards Council recognises the outstanding achievements and community contributions of Logan residents at the annual Australia Day Awards Presentations. Council is seeking nominations from the community that acknowledge the achievements of fellow residents. Submit the nomination form (pdf) before 7 December 2009. Categories: Citizen of the year Young citizen of the year Cultural Achievement Corporate Citizen Frank Lenz memorial award for volunteer of the year Davida steel memorial award for outstanding community organisations Neighbour of the year Winners Year Award Recipient Photo 2009 Citizen Presented to a person who has made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. Ethel Spann Ethel Spann is an active community volunteer, a role she played throughout her 35 year career was Director of Nursing for Blue Care.  Ethel volunteers with a number of organisations including the Princess Alexandra Hospital's "Look Good Feel Better" program (which supports oncology patients), she helped support the chaplaincy in local schools through fundraising efforts, volunteering at the Beenleigh Visitor Information Centre and assisting with the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce breakfasts as well as being a mentor for local high school students. Young Citizen Presented to a young person who has made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. Keziah Oliver Keziah Oliver is a volunteer coach, choreographer, youth mentor and a role model for gymnastics students of Queensland Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, which trains at Logan PCYC.  A competitive gymnast herself, Keziah performs at various community and sports functions across Logan City and is actively involved with fundraising also.  Keziah also won the 2008 Logan City Young Sportsperson of the Year. Cultural Achievement Award Presented to a person or group who has made a noteworthy contribution to the cultural value of the Logan community or an outstanding achievement in cultural activities. Logan City Theatre Company Logan City Theatre Company has provided quality and professional live theatre to the Logan community for 30 years, giving Logan residents a chance to perform on stage, learn lighting and sound skills as well as directing and behind the scenes work.  The group has also contributed to many community events such as Carols by Candlelight and Logan McDonalds McHappy Day. Corporate Citizen Award Presented to a benefactor - individual or company - who has helped the people of Logan with their generosity. Barry Lane Barry Lane is a well known Logan identity, widely respected for his business know-how and tireless work helping the people of Logan.  Despite working up to 100 hours a week, Barry also donates his time to a number of community organisations including the Logan Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Cancer Council's Relay for Life as well as being a sponsor for the Logan City Sports Awards.  He also lectures at Logan Schools on business, supports local sporting teams and is proud to employ Logan Youth at his businesses. Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year An award chosen by the Mayoress Committee to recognise an outstanding contribution by a volunteer. Beryl Braddock Beryl Braddock co-founded the Logan Breathe Ezy group which provides social support to people with chronic respiratory conditions.  Beryl provides behind the scenes support far beyond coordinating monthly meetings, assisting with transport, providing morning tea and arranging activities as well as providing telephone support to those referred.  She is also heavily involved with the Alzheimer's Association and Seniors Club. Davida Steel Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisations Presented to a not-for-profit community group which has made a significant contribution to the community. Mission Possible Volunteers Inc Mission Possible Volunteers sew clothing and other items for foster and sick children, nursing home and respite centre residents, Meals on Wheels, special schools, community organisations, Logan Hospital newborns and special care unit patients and children at Camp Quality and the Leukaemia Foundation.  The team works tirelessly to keep up with requests for support often using their own resources to meet the needs of the community. Mayor's Spirit of Logan Award Frank Barnes Frank Barnes' energy and dedication to community work is admired across the Logan community.  His work with local youth, as the honorary pastor for Beenleigh State High School, as Voluntary Coordinator for the Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce and also assisting with catering at Beenleigh PCYC functions, is second to none.  His work with refugees has seen Mr Barnes take families under his wing, helping them to settle into the Beenleigh community. 2008 Citizen Michele Freemante Michele is a long time SIDS campaigner and founding member of the organisation, SIDS and KIDS Queensland. This high profile children's' charity is best known for their annual Red Nose Day appeal that raises funds for research into SIDS. Young Citizen Caitlyn Cooper Caitlyn initiated the Anti-Bullying Program at Browns Plains High School and is an active member of the Logan West SES. Caitlyn received the Caddie Bradley Memorial Award and Spirit of Enterprise Award for school leadership. Caitlyn has also received the Order of Australia Student Citizenship Award in 2006 in recognition of her achievements. Davida Steel Memorial Award ACCES Services Incorporated A non-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged and marginalised people particularly refugees through a variety of engagement programs. Service to Logan Peggy Tidyman and Sophal Su Sophal Su worked with refugees in paid and volunteer roles for more than 20 years using his own experiences as a refugee in similar circumstances 25 years ago. He also assisted in the establishment of the Logan and Beenleigh Migrant Resource centre in 1997.  Peggy Tidyman is the current president of the Logan District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders and works to represent the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and their needs. Frank Lenz Memorial Award/ Volunteer of the year Bob Boyle Bob has volunteered with Meals on Wheels Logan West for more than 20 years and as President for 10 years. Bob has also contributed to other organisations such as Neighbourhood Watch and the Police Community Consultative Committee. 2007 Citizen Gail Harrower Young Citizen Paige Robertson Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan Artists Association Service to Logan Maureen Collins Cultural Achievement Award Mark Valenton (Fashion Design) Sports Achievement Award Victor Dagley 2006 Citizen Shaun Dorney Young Citizen Jacqueline Gith Davida Steel Memorial Award Marsden Education Association Service to Logan Sgt Rachel Whitford Cultural Achievement Award Cameron Stelzer Sports Achievement Award Daniel Reardon (Motocross) Community Event of the Year Enjoy Life, Ageing Well staged by Trinder Park Rest Home 2005 Citizen Phyllis McDuff Young Citizen David Leaders Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan-Beaudesert Emergency Accommodation Network Service to Logan Evelyn Coutts Cultural Achievement Award Esther Austin Sports Achievement Award Deborah Crone (Logan Basketball) Community Event of the Year East Coast Challenge accepted by Jim Kerr 2004 Citizen Lorraine Keane Young Citizen Steven Scharengiuvel Davida Steel Memorial Award Kingston East Community Centre Service to Logan Bruce Kiehne Sports Achievement Award Logan City Netball Association Community Event of the Year Logan Senior's Celebration Day organised by the Logan Area Committee on the Ageing (Shirley Mulcahy) 2003 Citizen John and Lyn McCrossan Davida Steel Memorial Award The Spot Service to Logan Mirjana Vukovic Cultural Achievement Award Rebecca Brown Sports Achievement Award Jodie Henry 2002 Citizen Connie Sikkens, Helen Govan Young Citizen Emma Skelton Davida Steel Memorial Award Woodridge Lions Cultural Achievement Award David Charlton, Steve Hogerheyde Community Event of the Year X-Zone by Youthworx (Liberty Christian Church) 2001 Citizen Edna West Young Citizen Sarah Carter Davida Steel Memorial Award Kingston Community College Service to Logan Lynne Lewis Cultural Achievement Award Tony Cartmel Sports Achievement Award Karen Clough Community Event of the Year Logan City Scout Association Junior Sports Award Julie Wilson Sports Administrator Bill Grose Junior Cultural Achievement Janice Pavia 2000 Citizen Reg Knox Young Citizen Melanie Cedro Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan East Community Centre Cultural Achievement Award Bradley Ruben Sports Achievement Award Ji Wallace Community Event of the Year Logan Kings Darts Association Junior Sports Award Shelley Slade Sports Administrator Greg Jones 1999 Citizen Eileen King Young Citizen Melissa Brown Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan Women's Health Centre Cultural Achievement Award Yi-Lai Shih Sports Achievement Award Lisa Marie Vizaniari Community Event of the Year Logan Show Society Junior Sports Award Zoltan Bereznai Sports Administrator Dawn Moore Junior Cultural Achievement Nicholas Ng 1998 Citizen Myra Reid Young Citizen Grant Stidiford Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan Central Day Respite Centre Cultural Achievement Award Savage Garden Sports Achievement Award Karen Worrell Community Event of the Year Logan City Achievement Awards for People with a Disability Junior Sports Award Wade Baldwin Sports Administrator Phyllis Grant Junior Cultural Achievement Trisha Engler 1997 Citizen Ann Langley Young Citizen Troy Sokoloff Davida Steel Memorial Award Springwood Community Group Cultural Achievement Award Shaun Dorney Sports Achievement Award Brian Harvey Community Event of the Year Convoy for Kids Junior Sports Award Mark Gawronski Junior Cultural Achievement Golds Saira 1996 Citizen Allen Roberts Young Citizen Melissa Anderton Cultural Achievement Award Glen Court Sports Achievement Award Narelle Lee Ash Community Event of the Year Celebration of Australian Citizenship Junior Sports Award Rebecca Connie Sports Administrator Gerrard Gosens Junior Cultural Achievement Steven Bako 1995 Citizen Dorothy Lenz Young Citizen Clare Hawes Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan Central Community Information and Welfare Association Sports Achievement Award Brian Harvey, Gloria Smith Community Event of the Year National Playgroup - Logan City Celebration 1994 Citizen Lucretia Suchu Young Citizen Samantha Dunlop Davida Steel Memorial Award Logan East Community Centre Sports Achievement Award Glen Trenton, Ernie Artango Community Event of the Year Logan City Volunteers Recognition Morning Tea 1993 Citizen Joseph Norris Young Citizen Shaun Jeesep Davida Steel Memorial Award Samoa Advisory Council Sports Achievement Award Glen Trenton, Anthony Hughes Community Event of the Year Convoy for Kids 1991 Citizen Carol Wilson Young Citizen Charmains Withers, James Rhett Sports Achievement Award David Badke, Kirsty Cablonski, Mark Anderson 1990 Citizen Janet Woolmer Young Citizen Karen McGrath Sports Achievement Award Dick Johnson, Euan McLean, Barrington Reade 1989 Citizen George Swanston Young Citizen Anne-Marie Clarke Sports Achievement Award Joe Augustine 1988 Citizen Ron King Young Citizen Karen Lambert Sports Achievement Award Chris Mooney 1987 Citizen Arthur Trinder Young Citizen Jennifer Clough Sports Achievement Award Julie Tuton 1986 Citizen Jim Rowett Young Citizen Robert Pringle Sports Achievement Award Ernie Artango, Kelly Thursby 1985 Citizen Essie Worth Young Citizen Rachel Morris Sports Achievement Award Malcolm Neaum 1984 Citizen Carmel Lockwood Young Citizen Leanne Nielsen Sports Achievement Award Dale Artango 1983 Citizen Keith Brough Young Citizen Herbert Dower Sports Achievement Award Brad Murphy top