Community Citizen of the Year Awards

2025 citizenship award winners with Mayor Deb Hamblin.

About the awards

Each year the City coordinates the City of Rockingham Australian Citizen of the Year Awards to recognise the significant and positive contributions of individuals and groups within the Rockingham community. The awards consist of four categories:

  • Community Citizen of the Year
  • Young Community Citizen of the Year (16 – 30 years of age)
  • Senior Community Citizen of the Year (Over 65 years of age)
  • Active Citizenship – Group or Event

The awards are presented at the City of Rockingham Australian Citizen of the Year Ceremony.

How to nominate

Nominations can be submitted on the Community Citizen of the Yearopens in a new window website. The site contains more information on the criteria for the awards opens in a new windowand also how to nominate.

Alternatively, contact the City directly on customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333 for a printable nomination form.

2025 winners

  • Winner: Stephenie Fielding

    A dedicated volunteer for a variety of organisations and initiatives, Stephenie previously served as Chairperson and Board Member for the Warnbro Community Family Centre and currently serves as Treasurer for the Catalpa Adventure Festival and Team Manager for the BIZLINK Flames All Abilities Basketball Team. Stephenie continues to give her time to a variety of community organisations and causes.

    Stephenie with mayor Deb Hamblina against an Australian flag backdrop.

  • Winner: Mia Hendy

    Mia has made a very positive impact during four years of service with the City of Rockingham Youth Reference Group, where she represented and advocated for the needs of young people in our community. Mia is also a dedicated volunteer with the East Fremantle Football Club.

    Mia receiving her award from Mayor Deb Hamblin standing against a large Australian flag backdrop.

  • Winner: Gordon Murdoch

    Gordon established the Golden Bay Community Garden and secured more than $48,000 in grants and sponsorships for the creation of wicking beds, a food forest, a shed, irrigation systems, and more. As a retired school principal, Gordon’s passion for sustainability and education built a thriving garden and fostered learning, friendships, and well-being within Golden Bay.

    Gordon receiving his award from Mayor Deb Hamblin against a backdrop of a large Australian flag.

  • Winner: Cycling Without Age

    Cycling Without Age is a volunteer-led initiative that took the elderly and less-mobile members of our community on scenic journeys through parks, along the waterfront, and along Rockingham’s cycle paths. These rides not only give the participants the simple joy of cycling, they foster social interaction, community connection, and a renewed sense of freedom for those who may otherwise feel isolated.

    Cycling Without Age representatives with Mayor Deb Hamblin.

     

Previous winners

All winners’ names are placed on the Australia Day Awards honour boards and is located in the City of Rockingham Administration Building Reception Room.

A full list of winners’ names can be found in the document below.

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