Sawtellian & Young Sawtellian

of the Year 2021

Sawtellian of the Year has been running for many years being awarded each New Year’s Day at the Sawtell Super Fun Day at the Village Green, BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park.

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For the first time the Young Sawtellian of the Year was introduced for 2021. The inaugural award for the Young Sawtellian of the Year is for young achievers who have made an outstanding contribution to the community of Sawtell in 2020.

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Award Categories:

• Sawtellian of the Year

• Young Sawtellian of the Year

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Award Criteria:

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1. Demonstrated contribution to the Sawtell community.

2. Demonstrated achievements of the nominee.

3. Demonstrated qualities (including but not limited to, positive attitude, supportive and  (attitude, supportive, initiative) in their role as a sport or recreational volunteer.

4. Demonstrated evidence of innovation, initiative or obstacles which the nominee may have had to overcome to achieve their outcomes.

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Mick Migavigan

2021 Sawtellian of the Year

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Mick has been a volunteer with the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club for the past 20 years, donating his time 7 days per week, 365 days per year keeping the clubhouse, lawns and gardens in sparkling condition for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors

Margaret (Maggie)

McConnachie

2021 Young Sawtellian

of the Year

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Maggie has been training with the Sawtell Surf Club since the age of 5, has been a volunteer patrol member for the past 4 years and trains Nippers each Sunday.

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She is a keen competitor in many surfing events participated in the 24-your Row raising money and awareness for Mental Health, winning the 2020 Irown Women event at the Manly Carnival, 1 st place in the board and Ironwomen events and 3rd in the swim at the SLS Cpuntry Championsips. Maggie won the Sawtell Rookie of the Year for 2018/19 and received the award for the best competitor in 2019/20.