MEDIA RELEASE
9 NOVEMBER 2006
South Australian Finalists for Australian of the Year 2007 Announced
The finalists for the South Australia's Australian of the Year 2007 were announced today. Finalists include South Australians who have been nominated for their community work, scientific achievements, sporting achievements, overcoming adversity and health advocacy.
Ms Tam Johnston, National Manager of the Australian of the Year Awards, said the quality of nominations received this year was outstanding.
"The breadth and diversity of the nominations this year was amazing, truly reflecting the amazing achievements and contributions made by Australians each year," said Ms Johnston.
South Australian finalists are:
SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Professor Fran Baum, Public health advocate, Henley Beach
Professor Bruce Foster, Bone growth pioneer, St Peters
Dr Surendranath Krishnan OAM, Reconstructive surgeon, Salisbury
Professor Terence Tao, Maths genius, Bellevue Heights
SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Nancy Blackburn, Volunteer and fundraiser, Hope Valley
Aldo Crotti OAM, Philanthropist, Menindie
Phillip Herreen, Parasports hero, Pasadena
Roy Stubberfield, Community stalwart, South Plympton
SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Kerrianne Hooper, 23, Crisis carer, Ascot Park
Laura Long, 24, Regional advocate, Coonalpyn
Kate Mandalovic, 20, Young achiever, Largs Bay
Emma Wing, 23, Chronic fatigue supporter, Trott Park
Recipients of each category as well as the Regional and Metropolitan Local Hero of the Year will be announced by the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO, MBE, on Tuesday 5 December at the Tasmanian Awards Ceremony at Government House, Adelaide at 5.45pm.
Recipients in each category then become national finalists for the Australian of the Year Awards to be announced on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra on January 25, 2007.
Click here for a full list of all State & Territory Finalists or to read their biographies.
For further information or to arrange an interview please contact:
Nicole Browne at media op(p)s on 0414 673 762 or nicole@mediaopps.com.au
Steve Riethoff at media op(p)s on 0417 047 837 or steve@mediaopps.com.au
