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Nominations for 2026 awards will open later in the year.
Shire of Mundaring is pleased to celebrate the significant and outstanding contribution of community members by accepting nominations for Shire of Mundaring Australia Day Citizenship Awards.
The award recognises and celebrates significant contributions to community life and active citizenship. Recipients will be selected from nominations and will be people who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years through active involvement.
2026 Nomination Categories
Young Citizen of the Year (up to 30 years) – young people (individual or group) who have made a significant contribution to the local community.
Inspirational Volunteer – individual/group who through their volunteering role have made an outstanding contribution to the local community.
Access Mundaring – Recognises an individual or group making a difference to create a more accessible and inclusive local community.
Long Service – an individual or group who have been community champions and continuously served the local community for in excess of ten years.
Eligibility
Nominees must not have been a recipient of an award in the past five years
Sitting members of State, Federal and Local Government are not eligible
2025 Citizenship Award Recipients
Young Citizen of the Year Award
Amariah Stenton was awarded the Young Citizen of the Year Award.
Amariah is a dedicated young leader, active community member and inspiring mentor to other young people. As a student councillor for four years and now part of the Year 12 Student Executive, Amariah has helped organise fundraising events, ANZAC ceremonies, sports carnivals, and breakfast clubs, inspiring her peers through her dedication and leadership.
As a fourth-generation member of the Country Women's Association Forrest Darlings branch, Amariah has helped raise thousands of dollars for causes like the Cancer Council and contributed to community events like the Darlington Arts Festival and Shire of Mundaring's centenary celebration.
Inspirational Volunteer Award
Darren Rullo was awarded the Inspirational Volunteer Award.
Darren has been a dedicated volunteer and leader in the Swan View Football Club for many years. Starting as a junior player himself and with both of his sons now playing in the juniors, Darren is now serving his second term as club president.
Darren's contributions go beyond the football field; as a construction business owner, he often takes on the physical work of improving club facilities. His dedication and enthusiasm have been vital to the club's success, enriching the community and fostering a love of sport.
Access Mundaring Award
Bruce Watkins was awarded the Access Mundaring award.
Bruce is a founder and Board member of the Parkerville Community Care (Parky Care) and has dedicated decades to supporting community resilience and charitable initiatives. Driven by compassion, he has worked tirelessly to help local individuals and families thrive.
A leader in the Parkerville Baptist Church and a modest team player, Bruce's consistent leadership has been vital to these achievements.
Long Service Award
Max Hore was awarded the Long Service Award.
Max has been a dedicated resident for 38 years, contributing tirelessly to his local community. A founding member of the Hovea Residents and Ratepayers Association in 1989, Max has served as secretary since 2006, leading projects like the Victoria Road playground construction, Landcare working bees, and the 2022 playground upgrade.
His enduring contributions have made a lasting impact on the Shire and its residents.
Previous winners
| Year |
Long Service |
Inspirational Volunteer |
Access Mundaring |
Young Citizen of the Year (previously Rising Star) |
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2025
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Max Hore
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Darren Rullo
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Bruce Watkins
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Amariah Stenton
|
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2024
|
Jenny Johnston
Tom Burbidge
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Mundaring Hills Open Studios Organising Team: Silvana Ferrario, Liz Berry, Jenny Kerr, Melissa De Winter, Denise Bending, Neil Elliot, Julie Smith, Yvonne Wadley, Stacy Gordoll, Ian Kay, Craig McKeough, Nicola Constant
|
Shanti Wilbers
|
N/A
|
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2023
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Parkerville Playgroup
|
Michael Everett
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Narelle Thredgold
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Michele ‘Mickey’ Bourgault
|
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2022
|
Rodney Powell
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Kathy Wood
Vanessa Van der Swaagh
|
Willie and Rod Warnock
|
N/A
|
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2021
|
David Brockway
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Stefan & Yvonne Brayley
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Margaret Hegney
|
|
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2020
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Colin James
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Tarryn Cuthbert
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Anita Gamba & Wheels Inc
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Owen Briffa
|
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2019
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Tracey Jenkin
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Sophie Leonard, Tonia Leonard, Lucy Golby, Kira Blankley, Georgia Peakall, Brigitte McCormick
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Ronald Colijn & Joanne Colijn-Dew
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Cory Tenardi
|
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2018
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Helen Armstrong
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Jude Van Der Merwe & Tom Burbidge
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Ryan Kertesz, Mia Whittaker, Lily McDonald, Ashley Raccanello, Bailey Smith, Jessica Mc Ewen, Brooke Nicoletto, Anne Williams
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Niamh Heyney
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