Devonport City Council Tasmania
Thursday, 21 January 2021
Honouring those who put others before themselves and celebrating the nation’s resilience and unity, is the focus of this year’s Devonport Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff said this year’s Australia Day presents a welcome opportunity to honour those people and community groups who have made a positive and significant contribution to Devonport after a challenging 2020.
Council will host the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at the paranaple convention centre on Tuesday, 26 January, from 10:00 am, with awards presented in three categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.
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Cultural and Arts Award
Council will also host a private Citizenship Ceremony on the day to welcome 19 new citizens into the Liverpool community.
About James Chapman
Elite rower James Chapman was part of the senior Australian Rowing Team for more than 15 years, representing Australia at 15 World Rowing Cups, seven World Rowing Championships and the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games.
Born in New South Wales, Chapman started his career rowing out of Sydney Rowing Club, UTS Rowing Club and Mosman Rowing Club with the support of the New South Wales Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport.
Chapman was first selected to compete for his country in the men’s VIII who took the silver medal at the under 23 World Championships in Copenhagen in 2000.
Military and defence vehicle display
The official proceedings will begin at 8am with a Flag Raising Ceremony followed by Australia Day Awards at 8.30am and a Citizenship Ceremony taking place inside the Community Hub at 10am.
Details can be found here or follow the City of Salisbury Facebook page here. Please note, this event is being held in line with Council’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic and is subject to any changes in directives provided by the State Government and SA Health.
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