Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 City of Greater Dandenong’s Australia Day Awards. The winners were recognised for their service to our community in a special ceremony on 26 January 2022.
- Citizen of the Year - Amanda Meehan
- Young Leader of the Year - Alice Ho
- Corporate Citizen of the Year - James Sturgess
- Community Group of the Year - South East Community Links
- Volunteer of the Year - Korb Sao
- Sports Person of the Year (joint winners)- Chantel Brown and Knowles Tivendale
- Sustainability Award - Ian Kitchen
- Living Treasure Award - Be Ha
- Living Treasure Award - Natalie Irvine
- Living Treasure Award - Patricia Ockwell
- Living Treasure Award - Joe Rechichi
Alice Ho voluntarily performs leadership, support, and advocacy roles.
Amanda Meehan selflessly helps children and families in countless ways.
Be Ha is a 2022 Living Treasure Award Winner.
Chantel Brown at just 14 years old has advocated for junior football and increased female participation.
Ian Kitchen is the president of the Greater Dandenong Environmental Group.
James Sturgess has been an advocate for the Dandenong area for more than two decades.
Joe Rechichi is a 2022 Living Treasure Award Winner.
Knowles Tivendale is a joint winner of the 2022 Sportsperson of the Year Award.
Korb Sao is a well-respected and innovative community leader.
Natalie Irvine is a 2022 Living Treasure Award Winner.
Patricia Ockwell is a 2022 Living Treasure Award Winner.
South East Community Links (SECL) has been providing practical and tangible support to new arrivals for over 50 years.
