Presentation of Australia Day Citizen of Year Award

"Council was unable, like so many other local South Australian authorities, to conduct ceremonies in January this year due to COVID related restrictions and in consultation with the winner, we are presenting the award to the recipient of the 2022 Citizen of the Year award to Mr Greg Pech in his home town of Wirrabara on Sunday 20 February at the fitting monthy conducted event for which Greg has been a driving force of – the Wirrabara Producers Markets*" said Mayor Phillip Heaslip.

"Council received and considered a number of nominations this year and we acknowledge and thank all nominees for the vibrancy and contribution they make to our District. In awarding Greg it was acknowledged that his contribution to the local community over his lifetime at Wirrabara through his involvement with multiple service groups and sporting clubs and owning and operating a local business has been enormous and worthy of this prestigious recognition".

Council Members Barry Richards, Colin Nottle and Danny Keller and the Member for Frome Hon Geoff Brock attended the presentation.

The Wirrabara Markets is held on the third Sunday of every month between 8.30am and 12pm (unless otherwise notified) the Wirrabara Producers market is a showcase of produce from the beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges. People travel from far and wide to sample and buy from the extensive range. The district is renowned for supplying good quality, nutritious produce and the feedback from market goers over the years has supported that. Many people return religiously every market day to purchase there supplies.

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