A Legendairy Australia Day winner

Members of the Stanhope & District Development Committee (S&DDC) were delighted to learn their nomination, Andrew Hipwell, was declared Citizen of the Year in the Rushworth District and also Citizen of the Year across the Shire of Campaspe.

The S&DDC considered Andrew to be a very worthy recipient of the awards, following his efforts of the past few years, in bringing a great deal of awareness of Stanhope across Victoria and Australia.

His work with the young people of the Stanhope District, through his and their involvement and participation with Auskick, has been greatly appreciated by many parents.

However, his involvement with all the Stanhope community in playing a major role, together with others, by successfully nominating Stanhope for recognition as “The Legendairy Capital of Australia “ has been outstanding and strengthened the resolve of the S&DDC in nominating Andrew for the award.

Secretary of the S&DDC, Bob Holschier, said members were absolutely delighted to see that Andrew has been fittingly recognised for his tremendous work during the past few years. Mr Holschier stated, “We were very encouraged with putting forward Andrew’s nomination, when we received so many supporting letters from the various organisations Andrew was involved with, that brought so much recognition Australia - wide to Stanhope”. These supporting letters came from Dairy Australia, Fonterra, AFL, Murray Goulburn region, the Stanhope Primary School and parents of children involved with Auskick.