Citizen of the Year Hilary Grant
Excerpt from Sumpton’s Gold Rush Gazette - Friday 9th of February 2024
2024 Charters Towers Citizen of the Year Hilary Grant at the Charters Towers Australia Day Awards Ceremony
Hilary, a retired professional, now dedicates herself to volunteering for various organizations weekly, including Vinnies, All Souls Archives, and the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre. As a member of Zonta, she actively participated in the Community Health Forum, advocating for a new hospital in Charters Towers. Hilary is an exemplary volunteer, serving as a role model for community involvement, radiating positivity, and contributing to making Charters Towers a better place. She exemplifies the values of dedication and community service, influencing others positively.
(Bio provided by the Charters Towers Regional Council)
The 2024 Charters Towers Region Australia Day Awards Winners
Citizen of the Year | Hilary Grant
Sportsperson of the Year | Raymond Abdy
Sports Administrator of the Year | Bianca West
Cultural Person of the Year | Joanne Baron
Young Citizen of the Year | Layla Gossage
Young Sportsperson of the Year | Samuel Le Feuvre
Young Cultural Person of the Year | Georgia Gostelow
Community Event of the Year | Great Houses of Charters Towers
Joanne Baron, Samuel LeFeuvre, Georgia Gostelow, Hilary Grant, John Levitski, Mary Leahy, Diana Lynch, and Bianca West at the 2024 Charters Towers Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at the World Theatre