BATHURST’S two Citizens of the Year are from diverse backgrounds, but both have a long and proud history of making the city great.
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The Citizen of the Year award went to Christopher Morgan, who has cemented himself as a driving force in many local committees.
Representing the wonderful contributions of youth in Bathurst was Cassandra Talbot, who received the Young Citizen of the Year award for her volunteer work and presence across various organisations throughout the community.
Mr Morgan has served with different organisations throughout Bathurst for over 25 years, with a particular focus on those related to local history and heritage.
Currently, he has his hand in several areas of the community, including roles as a member of the Bathurst Bicentenary Committee and on the school council at All Saints’ College.
He was surprised and very pleased to walk away with the important award yesterday, and said it was not only an award for himself, but an award for his wife and children, too.
“It is obviously a great honour to receive this award, and it allows me to speak on behalf of the community,” he said.
“I am looking forward to helping the citizens of Bathurst and our visitors to understand why the bicentenary is so special and important.”
Ms Talbot’s was also humbled to be announced winner of the Young Citizen of the Year award.
She walked away with the Jack Aubin Young Citizen of the Year award, for which she was up against 11 other monthly winners for the title.
“I feel very honoured to get this award,” she said. “I was up against so many others who were all so worthy.”
As the recipients of these awards, Mr Morgan and Ms Talbot will be invited guests to many events throughout 2015 while they continue to conduct their regular work.
