Ambassadors
The Australia Day Ambassador Program, proudly sponsored by Woolworths provides a unique opportunity for Tasmanians to meet inspirational Australian achievers.
On Australia Day, Woolworths sends Ambassadors to communities across the state to spread the message of national pride at various celebrations. Ambassadors participate in local activities, assist with the presentation of local awards and deliver a short speech on what being Australian means to them.
Across the country over 350 councils hosted an Ambassador on Australia Day celebrations all thanks to Woolworths.
Ambassadors are recruited from diverse fields such as the arts, sport, science, business, government and entertainment. They can be of any age, but they all share the common traits of achievement through hard work, talent, and a strong sense of patriotism. All act in an honorary capacity, giving freely of their time to help celebrate our National Day.
Tasmania’s 2013 participating councils and their Ambassadors…
| Council |
Ambassador |
Event |
| Brighton |
Deborah De Williams |
Awards ceremony |
| Burnie City |
Ken Morgan OAM |
Awards ceremony |
| Central Coast Council |
Ben Kearney |
Awards ceremony |
| Central Highlands |
Jane Bennett |
Awards ceremony |
| Clarence City |
Brian Ritchie |
Australia Day Breakfast on the Boardwalk |
| Derwent Valley |
Jane Clifton |
Australia Day celebrations |
| Devonport |
Ken Morgan OAM |
Australia Day Fiesta |
| Dorset |
Deborah De Williams |
Bridport Splash and civic reception |
| George Town |
Bruce Englefield |
Australia Day breakfast and awards ceremony and family fun day |
| Glenorchy City |
Elizabeth Chong |
Awards and citizenship ceremony |
| Huon Valley |
Ken Gourlay |
Awards and citizenship ceremony |
| Kentish |
Major Glenn Todhunter |
Awards ceremony, Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony |
| King Island |
Tonia Todman |
Australia Day Cocktail Party |
| Kingborough |
Rob Pennicott |
Awards ceremony, Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony |
| Latrobe |
Robyn Moore |
Henley-on-Mersey |
| Northern Midlands |
Mary Parsissons |
Australia Day celebrations and opening of the Avoca museum |
| Sorell |
Greg Irons |
Australia Day breakfast
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| Waratah Wynyard |
Sen Const Ian Edwards |
Australia Day breakfast
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We thank Woolworths for their ongoing support and for helping us spread the spirit on Australia Day.