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Latrobe City celebrates outstanding citizens, community events, and services at the 2025 Australia Day Awards
Latrobe City's 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated outstanding citizens, events, and services. Mathias Wood, Delia D'Amico, and Claire Lindsay were honored for their contributions, alongside the AGL Loy Yang Tennis Tournament and Rotary Club of Moe.
Outstanding citizens, community events and community services have been acknowledged and celebrated at the 2025 Latrobe City Australia Day Awards ceremony. Strong community volunteer in both the energy sector and community health, Mathias Wood was awarded the 2025 Citizen of the Year award.
Latrobe City's 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated outstanding citizens, events, and services, honoring Mathias Wood for his contributions to community health and the energy sector
Honouring outstanding citizens
Mathias challenges himself to have input in Latrobe City's future, as he wants to make it a better place for his daughter. Avid dance choreographer Delia D'Amico received the 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year award for her deep involvement in local community organisations. Delia is an active member of the International Women's Group and she continues her commitment to the group with weekly dance lessons.
The 2025 Young Citizen of the Year is Claire Lindsay, a dedicated youth leader whose contributions to Latrobe City are both inspiring and impactful. As a key figure in the Blue Light program, Claire has worked to build positive relationships between local youth and law enforcement.
The AGL Loy Yang Traralgon Junior International Tennis Tournament was awarded the 2025 Community Event of the Year. A much-loved annual community event, it celebrated its 32nd year this month. The tournament has provided a crucial platform for young, world-class tennis talent.
Moe rotary honoured
Rotary Club of Moe delivered the 2025 Community Service of the Year as it reached 75 years of service to the local community. Since its founding, the club has made a lasting impact through fundraising, community projects and youth leadership initiatives.
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman congratulated the award winners and nominees. "Congratulations to all our award winners and nominees for the Latrobe City Australia Day Awards. Your efforts are all truly inspiring and make a difference to Latrobe City. Thank you for your dedication to our community," said the Mayor.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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