Lake Mac Awards

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Congratulations to our 2024 finalists

We are very excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Lake Mac Awards. These awards celebrate the quiet achievers and unsung heroes who embody the spirit of Lake Mac, inspiring positive change across the city through their everyday actions.

Thank you to every person who submitted a nomination. We had a large number of very high-quality nominations so if you weren’t successful this time, please try again next year.

Winners will be announced at a formal gala event on 22 March 2024 at Belmont 16s. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

2024 Lake Mac Awards finalists

Category Finalists

Lake Mac Ambassador

Outstanding contribution to the Lake Mac community

  • Bradley Dunn
  • Emily van Egmond
  • Matt Hall
  • Ann-Maria Martin
  • Anna Noon
  • Bailey Seamer
  • Stephanie de Sousa

Lake Mac Young Sports Star

Outstanding performance in junior sports

 

  • Sienna Eve
  • Eli Gorton
  • Max Middleby
  • Saffron Shiels
  • Zachary Tait
  • Jakob Thompson

Lake Mac Sports Star

Outstanding performance in sports

 

  • Blake Carr
  • Jennifer Enderby
  • Melanie Green
  • Shaun Swadling
  • Christine Tylee

Lake Mac Sports Leader

Outstanding contribution to sporting life in Lake Macquarie City

 

  • Maxwell Jeffrey Bristow
  • Russell Grundy
  • Jarrad Hiles
  • Nathan Swadling
  • Valentine Football Club

Lake Mac Artist and Creator

Demonstrating excellence in the field of arts and creative production

  • Scott Bevan
  • Wayde Clarke
  • Cybèle Coutet Craig
  • Outback Jess
  • Amy Vee

Lake Mac Creative and Performing Arts Leader

Outstanding demonstration of leadership and contribution to the arts

 

  • Debbie Evans
  • Mathew 'Matty Scribes' Holland
  • Trish O’Hearn
  • Stephanie de Sousa
  • Louise Wilkinson

Lake Mac Young Citizen of the Year

Outstanding demonstration of leadership, skills and community contribution

  • Sophie Berude
  • Sienna Eve
  • Saffron Shiels
  • Zachary Tait
  • Emma Walsh

Lake Mac Senior of the Year

Outstanding demonstration of leadership, skills and community contribution

 

  • Dawn Lambert
  • Annette McEwan
  • Lorraine McKenzie
  • Pam Wellham

Lake Mac Community Group of the Year

Outstanding community contribution

  • Car 2 Home Project
  • Country Women’s Association Belmont Branch
  • NovaCare - Cycling Without Age Hunter
  • Eastlakes U3A
  • Hunter Mountain Bike Association
  • Lake Mac parkrun Team
  • Repair It Lake Mac
  • Wyee Community Hub Inc.

Lake Mac Community Event of the Year

Outstanding event in Lake Macquarie

  • Morisset Lake Macquarie Show
  • Tiny Forest Community Planting
  • Spicy Brain (Allambi Care)
  • Lake Macquarie & Newcastle Suicide Prevention Network
  • Caves Beach Connect

Lake Mac Volunteer of the Year

Outstanding community contribution

  • Barry Chapman
  • Vina Chubb
  • Amanda Jane Gibson
  • Helen Hobbs
  • Anna Noon
  • Justin Rumore
  • Pam Wellham

Lake Mac Environmental Leader

Outstanding contribution to the Lake Macquarie environment

  • Allan Brown
  • Anna Noon
  • Lois Simpson
  • Repair It Lake Mac

Lake Mac Outstanding Contributor with Disability

Outstanding achievement or contribution by a person with disability, including physical, neurological or psychological barriers

  • Blake Carr
  • Susanne Jenkins
  • Jai Lonsdale
  • Nathan Parker

Our sponsors

Thank you to our major Lake Mac Awards 2024 sponsors.

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Read the 2023 recap and see the 2023 Lake Mac Award winners here.