Bello Shire community heroes to be recognised Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2025 Last year’s winners at the Community Awards. THE winners of the annual Bellingen Shire Community Awards will be announced on Thursday 23 January at the Bellingen Memorial Hall. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The Community Awards serve as a platform to recognise the tireless efforts of local heroes who consistently contribute to the betterment of Bellingen Shire. This event is an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of individuals who selflessly show up every day to make a positive impact on our community. Winners will be announced in the following categories: Citizen of the Year Award, Young Citizen of the Year Award, Sport & Recreation Award, and the Home-Grown Heroes Award. Council expresses its thanks to community members who took the time and effort to nominate deserving candidates. “It was great to see the detail and effort that went into the nominations this year,” said Mayor Cr Steve Allan. “It was a competitive and high-quality section of nominees, which made the judging very challenging – but rewarding.” Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and live music by jazz trio Katie, Memo and Georgie Chorley.
