Shire Young Citizen Award

Simone DiMaggio – Nominated for her contributions to the community through her role as Ingham State High School Vice Captain. Simone was recognised for her citizenship to her community by receiving the Queensland Order of Australia Citizenship Award. Simone has volunteered at all school events, including tuckshop, socials, Anglican Debutante Ball, Kindy Quiz, and Theatre Restaurant, to name a few. She also represented her school at all ANZAC Day parades. She has a "can do" attitude and is always willing to help, making her stand out.

Caitlin Lenzo – Nominated for her contributions as an outstanding young citizen within the Ingham State High School community. Caitlin is a positive role model who always puts others ahead of herself. She was an active member of the Ingham State High Schools executive committee in 2022. Volunteered at many school events such as Kindy Quiz, tuckshop and school breakfast program. Is a quiet achiever, always working in the background and producing incredible results.

David Schofield – Nominated for his contributions to the community through several local clubs, including Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Ingham Gymnastics Club and Herbert River Swimming Club. He was Ingham State High School 2021 Junior School Captain and Junior Secondary Scholar. He is a young community leader, always assisting and mentoring younger club members. In 2022 David was the upcoming Lifesaver of the Year for Forrest Beach Surf Live Saving Club, represented North Queensland Schools at Queensland Schools Championships, and represented Herbert River Swimming at Queensland Club Championships. He also gained coaching qualifications for gymnastics.

Shire Citizen Award

Anne Accorsini – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Karen Cavallaro – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Graeme Gibson – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Barbara Horsley – Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement with Ingham Family History Association. Barbara joined the Family History Association of North Queensland Ingham Branch in 1997.

Cinzia McEwen – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Lesley (Lex) Pryor – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Helen Shaw – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.

Mario Torrisi – Nominated for his contributions to the community as a tireless community worker raising money for many charities. Mario is constantly working and lobbying to improve services for the Ingham community. He was instrumental in building various monuments in Ingham, such as the Alpini Monument, Sicilian Clock and Canecutter Statue, to name a few. Mario has also produced some pictorial history books concerning the Herbert River district. He also created cane furniture and has made many donations of his furniture to community groups to raffle as fundraisers.