Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize now open for nominations

The Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize for 2023 is now open for nominations.

It is awarded annually to a young person who was born in the Narrabri District, is between the ages of 15 and 18 years and has shown outstanding achievements through an act of bravery or heroism, charitable work in the Narrabri district or academic or sporting achievement.

The prize was established in 2007 by Thomas Whipp Hulbert in memory of his late mother, Lillian Hulbert. It focuses on encouraging excellence and helping young people with their chosen career path.

Earlier this year, the prize for 2022 was awarded to former Wee Waa High School captain Alisha Conomos, the daughter of Cathy and Andrew Conomos. Alisha was nominated for her charitable, sporting and academic achievements as a highly committed and conscientious student.

Alisha gives her time to a variety of charities, and her academic achievements were recognised with excellence awards at school assemblies and presentation nights. She has also represented Narrabri Shire at local, regional and state levels in touch football, soccer, netball, athletics and swimming.

Mayor Ron Campbell has encouraged the community to nominate deserving young people in recognition of their efforts.

“This is a wonderful initiative that has rewarded deserving youth of the Narrabri District annually since 2008,” he said.

“This memorial prize which has generously been provided by the Hulbert family is a great opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions many young individuals make to our community who may not always get the recognition they truly deserve.”

Previous Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize winners include Alisha Conomos – 2022; Amara Grant – 2021; Sara Charles – 2020; Jenna Baxter – 2019; Dylan Dixon- 2018; April Squire – 2017; Courtney Boyd – 2016; Gemma Ferguson – 2015; Sally Maher – 2014; Emily Grellman – 2013; Erika Anderson – 2012; Thomas Vaessen – 2011; Georgia Barden – 2010; Daniel Cope – 2009; and Jonathan Cuell, who was announced as the inaugural winner of the 2008 Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize on February 25, 2008, and was awarded his medallion on March 18, 2009.

Nomination forms are available on council’s website at www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au or by contacting council’s customer service team on 02 6799 6866.

Nomination forms must be returned by 5pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, by email to [email protected] or via post to: Confidential, The Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize Committee, PO Box 261, Narrabri NSW 2390.