John and Estelle Lindsay have dedicated their lives to helping the community.
For their tireless service to the Capricorn Coast, the Yeppoon Lions Club members were both awarded ‘Citizen of the Year at the 2021 Livingstone Shire Australia Day Awards at the weekend.
Following the 2019 bushfires, John and Estelle have worked hard to provide support to local families and emergency services as integral parts of the Disaster Response Sub-Committee of Yeppoon Lions Club.
The dedicated couple helped manage donations, provide water supplies, roof and tank cleaning, and personally visited many fire-ravaged families to co-ordinate how the Club and the community could best meet their needs.
The Australia Day Awards recognise the achievements of community members and groups throughout the Lockyer Valley.
The recipients of these awards are presented with medallions and/or certificates at a ceremony as part of the Australia Day celebrations which are to be held at the Gatton Shire Hall on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
Nominations for the 2021 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards opened on February 1, 2020 and closed on November 16, 2020.
A total of 28 nominations were received representing individuals, groups and events across seven categories.
In previous years, the council as a whole has decided on the recipients of the Australia Day Awards in a closed session.