Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 City of Greater Dandenong’s Australia Day Awards. The winners were recognised for their service to our community in a special ceremony on 26 January 2025 at the Springvale Town Hall.
- Community Leadership Award - Sue Doherty
- Living Treasure Award - Stewart Taylor
- Living Treasure Award - Priscilla Graf
- Corporate Citizen of the Year - Rob Boyle
- Young Leader of the Year - Rowan Barbour
- Young Leader of the Year - Simran Saroy
- Young Leader of the Year Highly Commended - Meantepy ‘Tepy’ Hoeung
- Young Leader of the Year Highly Commended - Khue Le
- Volunteer of the Year - Glenn Mclaren
- Community Group of the Year - Afri-Aus Care Inc
- Sustainability Award - Kym O’Shannassy
- Sports Person of the Year- Giancarlo Artho
- Outstanding Contribution to the Arts - Masquerade Youth Productions Inc
Sue Doherty's selfless volunteer work encourages a sense of belonging and connection.
A proud Bunurong man, Stewart uses his to advocate for the local Aboriginal community.
Priscilla Graf's work includes encouraging children’s involvement in sport, tutoring students and supporting families in need.
As owner of Rob’s British and Irish Butchery, Rob has become a Dandenong icon.
Rowan took part in Council’s 2024 Young Leaders Program, growing her confidence in public speaking and leadership skills.
Simran shows great commitment to her community through her ongoing volunteer work with headspace.
Tepy helps to raise critical awareness of liver health and viral hepatitis in the Khmer and broader Southeast Asia communities.
Khue Le is focused on health policy and health promotion for multicultural communities.
Glenn has been an active volunteer for 17 years and is now the Captain of the Springvale CFA.
Since 2015 Afri-Aus Care Inc has been a pillar of the African Australian community.
Kym O’Shannassy's Rethink Recycling Community (RRC) is inspiring change through education and community involvement.
Giancarlo’s achievements in motorsport serve as an inspiration to other young residents.
Since 2014 Masquerade Youth Productions (MYP) has entertained the Greater Dandenong.
