Logan's best honoured at Australia Day Awards

Logan City Council has recognised the efforts of 3 outstanding locals at the City of Logan Australia Day Awards.

Mayor Jon Raven says this year’s winners are creating a brighter future for the city and inspiring others.

‘We had a huge number of nominations for this year’s awards, and our 3 winners are all amazing,’ Mayor Raven says.

‘Our Citizen of the Year Cass Gell has supported more than 10,000 people through her social enterprise, The Sewing Lair.

‘Cass provides a community space that teaches sewing to people of all ages, supports domestic violence services, and has also saved tonnes of textile waste from landfill.’

ABOVE: Logan Mayor Jon Raven with Logan Young Citizen of the Year Caitlyn Wheatley.

Mayor Raven says the Young Citizen of the Year, 19-year-old Caitlyn Wheatley, has used her story of overcoming hardship to help other young people.

‘Caitlyn’s impact locally and nationally as a youth advocate is helping others connect with housing and resources,’ he says.

Raj Aggarwal received the Spirit of Logan Award.

ABOVE: Spirit of Logan Award winner Raj Aggarwal celebrates on Australia Day with Logan Mayor Jon Raven.

‘Raj is a dedicated local who embodies our city’s spirit through his work managing the Mundoolun Community Centre while also serving as a rural firefighter and SES member,’ Mayor Raven says.

The City of Logan Australia Day Awards were presented before a citizenship ceremony at Beenleigh Events Centre, where more than 200 people from 40 countries became Australian citizens.

For more information about the awards, visit Australia Day Awards | Logan City Council

PHOTO AT TOP: City of Logan Australia Day Awards winners (from left) Raj Aggarwal, Caitlyn Wheatley and Cass Gell.